• therapist meets with patient about depression and burnout

    Seasonal Depression vs. Burnout vs. Substance Use: How to Tell the Difference

    800 words|4 min read|

    As fall turns to winter, many people begin to notice a shift in their mood, motivation, and energy. For some, the changes are mild and [...]

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    Understanding Your Insurance Made Easy in West Virginia

    774 words|3.9 min read|

    Getting help for addiction or mental health can feel like a big step. At Pyramid Healthcare West Virginia, we want to make that step easier. [...]

  • Mid adult woman sitting on a sofa at home, taking pills with water, feeling unwell and grappling with the challenges of illness and discomfort in her daily life

    The New Wave of “Natural” and Synthetic Drug Abuse

    867 words|4.3 min read|

    Across the country, addiction professionals are seeing a troubling shift: more people are becoming dependent on synthetic and herbal drugs marketed as “safe,” “natural” or [...]

  • Supplement kratom green capsules and powder on brown plate. Herbal product alt-medicine kratom is opioid. Home alternative pain remedy, opioid addiction, dangerous painkiller, overdose. Close up. Selective focus

    Kratom Addiction: Withdrawal, Legality, and the Growing Need for Detox

    962 words|4.8 min read|

    Once marketed as a “natural alternative” for pain or stress, kratom has quietly become one of the fastest-growing substance use concerns in the United States. [...]

  • Man hand points on a wooden cube with happy smile face on bright side and unhappy face on dark side of wooden block cube for a positive mindset selection. Emotional state and mental health concept.

    World Mental Health Day 2025: Healing Through Awareness and Connection

    778 words|3.9 min read|

    Every year on October 10, people around the world pause to recognize World Mental Health Day, a global effort to raise awareness about mental health [...]

  • Aftercare Planning at Pyramid Healthcare: Supporting Long-Term Recovery 

    523 words|2.6 min read|

    Recovery from substance use or mental health challenges doesn’t end when someone leaves a rehab facility. Aftercare planning is a crucial part of the treatment [...]

  • Dina Shelly smiling beside the Pyramid Healthcare logo, representing her recovery journey and role as a Certified Recovery Specialist.

    Dina’s Recovery Story

    999 words|5 min read|

    For National Recovery Month, Pyramid Healthcare is honored to share the voices of staff members who are living proof that recovery is possible. In this [...]

  • Tranxene vs. Xanax: What’s the Difference and What Are the Risks? 

    751 words|3.8 min read|

    Benzodiazepines are a class of medications commonly prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia and seizures. While many people are familiar with Xanax, fewer know about Tranxene—a [...]

  • Why West Virginia Is a Great Place for Detox and Addiction Treatment 

    592 words|3 min read|

    When choosing a location for detox or addiction treatment, environment matters. A calm, welcoming setting can make all the difference in helping someone feel safe [...]

  • Branden smiling beside the Pyramid Healthcare logo, representing his recovery journey.

    Branden Douglass’ Recovery Story

    961 words|4.8 min read|

    In honor of National Recovery Month this September, we’re shining a spotlight on the real-life stories of Pyramid Healthcare staff who have walked the path [...]

  • an alumni from pyramid healthcare shares her story of addiction and recovery

    Tara Gallucci’s Recovery Story

    935 words|4.7 min read|

    For National Recovery Month this September, Pyramid Healthcare is honored to share the stories of staff members who have walked their own recovery journeys and [...]

  • The Rapid Rise of Whippet Use—and Why It’s So Dangerous 

    723 words|3.6 min read|

    The misuse of whippets—small canisters of nitrous oxide—is growing at an alarming rate, especially among teens, young adults and party scenes. Though they might seem [...]