What is Collective Trauma and How to Cope with It
547 words|2.7 min read|In an increasingly interconnected world, shared experiences—both positive and negative—shape communities and cultures. Among these shared experiences is collective trauma, a phenomenon where a group [...]
Pyramid Healthcare Opens Prince George’s County Treatment Center
274 words|1.4 min read|Altoona, Pennsylvania – January 13, 2025 – Pyramid Healthcare, Inc., one of the largest behavioral healthcare providers in the eastern U.S., announced today the launch [...]
Self-Medicating: The Connection Between Mental Health and Addiction
502 words|2.5 min read|Struggling with mental health challenges can feel overwhelming. Anxiety, depression, trauma, or stress may push individuals to seek relief in any way they can. For [...]
Stress Drinking: How to Cope and Break the Cycle
566 words|2.8 min read|In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a part of daily life for many. Whether it’s due to work, family responsibilities, or unexpected challenges, the [...]
What Support Do Mother’s Receive While in Addiction Treatment?
848 words|4.2 min read|Entering into drug and alcohol addiction treatment is nothing if not a big deal – not only are you stepping outside of your routine, but [...]
What Challenges Do You Face When You Seek Residential Treatment?
853 words|4.3 min read|Entering into residential treatment is a huge step and a massive sacrifice. Not only are you entering a daily life wildly different from your previous [...]
Rise of Xylazine Abuse in Pennsylvania
584 words|2.9 min read|Xylazine Detox and Withdrawal Management in Pennsylvania The rise of xylazine, often referred to as "tranq," has become a growing concern throughout Pennsylvania. Initially approved as [...]
Can Legal Sports Betting Lead to Problem Gambling?
868 words|4.3 min read|With the inception of legal sports betting, many have easy access to the thrills of placing bets and gaining wins from participating in their favorite [...]
Why Women Benefit Greatly From Support Groups In Residential Treatment
829 words|4.1 min read|Loneliness is a huge issue in today’s world. When the concepts of social distancing, online ordering, takeout, and delivery became highly normalized during the COVID-19 [...]
Why Are Life Skills Important to Addiction Recovery?
841 words|4.2 min read|So many things in life require skills—you have to be skilled in the kitchen to cook fancy meals, be experienced behind the wheel to remain [...]
Relapse Rates Are High, But The Right Treatment Program Can Help
744 words|3.7 min read|Drug and alcohol addiction is a widespread issue that has caused suffering for individuals, families and communities across the United States, and northeast Pennsylvania is [...]
The Importance of a Relapse Prevention Plan: Gender-Specific Strategies for Success
999 words|5 min read|Relapse is a common challenge in addiction recovery. The risk of falling back into old habits is high without a well-thought-out strategy. Studies show that [...]