Substance Use Education

Substance Use Education and Treatment Resources

At Lifeline Recovery and Wellness in Malvern, PA, we believe education is a vital first step in addressing substance use disorders. This resource hub is designed for individuals, families, and healthcare professionals seeking accurate, evidence-based information about commonly misused substances. Our goal is to promote informed decision-making and connect those in need with the right level of care.

What Is a Substance Use Disorder?

A substance use disorder (SUD) is a medical condition marked by the compulsive use of alcohol or drugs despite harmful consequences. SUD affects brain chemistry, decision-making, and overall well-being. It often co-occurs with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or trauma-related disorders.

Without treatment, substance use can lead to serious physical, emotional, and financial consequences. At Lifeline Recovery and Wellness, we offer a full continuum of care—Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), and standard Outpatient Program (OP) —designed to support long-term recovery and wellness.

Learn more about SUDs from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Common Substances We Address

Our team provides education and recovery support for a wide range of substances. Click below to access individual pages that include symptoms of use, withdrawal timelines, and recovery recommendations:

Recreational Substance Use

Alcohol

Marijuana and THC Products

Opioids

Fentanyl

Heroin

Oxycodone

Hydrocodone

Morphine

Suboxone

7-Hydroxymitragynine

MIT (Kratom extract)

Kratom

Tranq (Xylazine )

Benzodiazepines (Depressants)

Xanax

Klonopin

Ativan

Valium

Stimulants

Adderall

Ritalin

Methamphetamine

Cocaine

Crack Cocaine

Hallucinogens

LSD (acid)

Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms)

PCP

Ketamine

Ecstasy (MDMA)

Synthetic / Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS)

Spice, K2

Bath Salts

MIT (Kratom Extract)

Ketamine

Ecstasy (MDMA)

Other / Misused Prescription & OTC Substances

Gabapentin

DXM

Inhalants

Tranq (Xylazine)

Each component of our program is designed to support not just recovery, but a smoother transition to independent living and a more fulfilling life beyond treatment.

Dual Diagnosis: Mental Health and Substance Use

Substance use often overlaps with mental health issues, a combination known as dual diagnosis. Treating one without addressing the other often leads to relapse. Lifeline specializes in co-occurring disorder treatment using:

Learn more about dual diagnosis from SAMHSA

National Resources

SAMHSA National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357) Free, confidential 24/7 support for those facing addiction or mental health concerns
NIDA – DrugFacts Library Up-to-date facts on substances, treatment, and brain health
CDC – Substance Use and Public Health Research-based prevention and health data

Begin Your Recovery Journey

Recovery starts with understanding. At Lifeline Recovery and Wellness, we help individuals break the cycle of addiction through structured, compassionate, and clinically driven care. Explore our drug-specific education pages or reach out to our admissions team to begin your recovery today.