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    A Closer Look at Methadone’s Role in Addiction Treatment

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    A commonly used strategy for treating individuals with substance use disorder is through the use of medication-assisted treatment (MAT). MAT allows clinicians and psychiatrists the [...]

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    How Can I Get Emergency Methadone in Altoona, PA? A Guide to Accessing Services at Pyramid Healthcare

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    In Altoona, PA, individuals who are struggling with opioid addiction can find a beacon of hope in Pyramid Healthcare, a substance use treatment facility dedicated [...]

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    The Benefits of CBT During and After Incarceration

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    Most everyone is familiar with the concept of talk therapy – you seek out a counselor and chat with them about your life, your struggles, [...]

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    Is It Safe To Detox From Drugs In My Own Home?

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    Choosing to seek recovery and pursue a life free from addiction not only takes courage but strong determination. This is because addiction to substances rewires [...]

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    How Long Does Recovery Take? Your Guide to Understanding the Drug Recovery Timeline

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    Whether you’ve been sober for one day or one year, it’s a common experience to wonder how long recovery takes, and what recovery timeline [...]

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    ASAM Levels of Care for Pyramid Healthcare – Maryland: Q&A With Dominic Barone, VP of Operations

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    1. What ASAM levels of care are offered at our Maryland Facilities? Harford – 3.7WM, 3.7, 3.5 (Male and Female) Charlotte Hall –  3.7WM, [...]

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    Inpatient and Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment in Maryland

    777 words|3.9 min read|

    Whether you’re in Harford County or St. Mary’s County, if you’re a resident of Maryland looking for substance use disorder treatment, you want to [...]

  • Treating Comorbid Major Depressive Disorder and Addiction

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    It’s not uncommon to struggle with mental health and addiction at the same time. In fact, the National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that around [...]

  • Getting the Most from Your Visits with an Addiction Psychiatrist

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    There’s a common misconception regarding addiction recovery that treatment consists exclusively of meetings with a therapist. While one-on-one or group therapy will make up the [...]

  • Can Many Benefit from MRT Programs?

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    Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) is a method of therapeutic treatment which traditionally targeted individuals within the criminal justice system for the sake of increasing [...]

  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Marijuana Addiction Treatment

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    As more and more states legalize both the medicinal and recreational use of marijuana, concerns about the possibility of addiction and overdose continue to rise [...]

  • What Prescription Drug Addiction Rehab Is Really Like

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    Sometimes what started out as a simple prescription to help you sleep better can turn into an addiction; maybe the dose they prescribed wasn’t working [...]

  • Do I Need Detox or Can I Recover on My Own?

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    There comes a point in an addiction where there is a big shift in control. While some people may feel they are still able to [...]

  • Answering the Burning Question: Which Level of Treatment Do I Need?

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    Making the decision to start treatment is a big and courageous step, especially if you’ve never entered a rehab program before. Once you’re ready [...]

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    The Importance of Drug Detox for Your Body’s Health

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    One of the initial steps in overcoming addiction is enrolling in a drug detox program. While detox can be intimidating for a number of reasons, [...]

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    What is Sublocade?

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    Breaking a drug addiction is a mental and physical battle that can seem impossible to win. Sometimes, a rehab program on its own isn’t enough [...]