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The Editorial Staff

Cayla Clark

Content Manager

Cayla earned a BA in playwriting from UCLA in 2012, and has been writing recovery-related content ever since.

Natalee Serrels

Contributor

Natalee Serrels graduated in 2013 with a master’s degree in psychology.

Katie Phillips

Contributor

Katie Phillips, LCSW is a trauma therapist with 20 years of experience. 

Audra Sarver

Contributor

Audra was born and raised in Greensburg, PA. After completing her undergraduate degree at Saint Vincent College.

Recent Articles

  • Mandy Bracy Staff Spotlight

Meet Mandy Bracy, Director of Nursing

November 14th, 2022|Comments Off on Meet Mandy Bracy, Director of Nursing

Staff Spotlight PTRC Director of Nursing Meet Mandy Bracy, Pine Tree Recovery Center’s Director of Nursing! Mandy has been with Pine Tree Recovery Center since they opened their doors. As the DON she ...

What is Maine’s Prescription Monitoring Program?

October 1st, 2022|Comments Off on What is Maine’s Prescription Monitoring Program?

Addiction Treatment Options Opioid Dependence & Recovery Prescription drug misuse is currently one of the most severe public health threats in the state of Maine. Over the course of the past decade, rates of ...

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Meet Gregory Lowell, Pine Tree’s BHT Supervisor

August 23rd, 2022|Comments Off on Meet Gregory Lowell, Pine Tree’s BHT Supervisor

Staff Spotlight: Meet BHT Supervisor Gregory Lowell A little over four years ago, Greg Lowell began his journey with Pine Tree Recovery Center as a transport driver and per diem Behavioral Health Technician ...

  • Getting sober why can't I stay sober

Why Can’t I Stay Sober?

March 25th, 2022|Comments Off on Why Can’t I Stay Sober?

Why Can't I Stay Sober? How to Overcome Addiction For those struggling with a substance use disorder, getting sober is likely the most challenging thing they will ever have to do. Addiction is ...

  • Why is alcohol so addictive

Why is Alcohol So Addictive?

December 20th, 2021|Comments Off on Why is Alcohol So Addictive?

Alcohol Abuse & Dependence  What Makes Alcohol Addictive? Alcohol addiction, or alcohol use disorder, is a medical condition characterized by the compulsive use of alcohol despite negative consequences. Alcohol addiction is a chronic ...

  • The difference between hydrocodone and oxycodone

The Difference Between Hydrocodone & Oxycodone

November 9th, 2021|Comments Off on The Difference Between Hydrocodone & Oxycodone

Addiction Treatment Options Opioid Dependence & Recovery In the mid-1990s, major pharmaceutical companies developed prescription painkillers like hydrocodone and oxycodone and began pitching them to medical professionals across the country. They marketed these ...