For a lot of people, the phone call is the hardest part. Not because they do not want help. But because calling feels like a [...]

Most people who eventually seek treatment for addiction or mental health did not wake up one day and know with certainty that something was wrong. [...]

There is a belief that has been passed around for decades, repeated in families, reinforced in movies, and accepted as common wisdom in conversations about [...]

If you have spent any time researching addiction treatment, you have probably seen the phrase "continuum of care." It appears on websites, in brochures, and [...]

In recent years, public health reports have shown slight declines in overall overdose deaths. While this is an important and hopeful shift, it has also [...]

More Americans are struggling with addiction today than at any point in recent history. According to recent SAMHSA data, more than 48 million people met [...]

When someone you love decides to enter treatment for substance use or mental health concerns, it can bring a mix of relief, fear, confusion, and [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Maryland communities are facing a growing threat from a potent veterinary drug infiltrating the illicit drug supply: Medetomidine (meh-duh-toh-muh-deen). Similar to Xylazine, Medetomidine is a [...]

A new drink called Feel Free is making waves in gas stations, smoke shops and convenience stores across the country. Marketed as a “plant-based tonic,” [...]

Every August, National Wellness Month encourages individuals, families and communities to take proactive steps toward better health. While “wellness” is often associated with physical fitness, [...]

Alcohol withdrawal can be dangerous—and in some cases, even life-threatening. That’s why clinical professionals use tools like the CIWA score to monitor symptoms, manage detox [...]

Not everyone entering addiction treatment begins at the same place—especially when serious medical concerns are involved. For those facing both substance use and significant physical [...]

Managing diabetes alongside substance use disorder presents serious health challenges—especially during detox and early recovery. At Pyramid Healthcare, we offer medically managed detox and residential [...]