• 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. [...]

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    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 

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    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 

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    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 [...]

  • National Self-Care Awareness Month: Prioritizing Your Well-Being 

    519 words|2.6 min read|

    Every September, communities across the country observe National Self-Care Awareness Month, a time to emphasize the importance of self-care for overall mental, emotional, and physical [...]

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    Bryan Perri’s Recovery Story

    866 words|4.3 min read|

    September is National Recovery Month, and Pyramid Healthcare is highlighting the real-life recovery journeys of our staff. In this interview, Bryan Perri, Certified Recovery Specialist [...]

  • A Frightening New Threat: Flysky in Pittsburgh and How Pyramid Healthcare Can Help 

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    There’s a dangerous new player emerging in the opioid epidemic: a street drug called “Flysky.” Recently identified in Pittsburgh and surrounding regions, Flysky is heroin [...]