• 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

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    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 [...]

  • Understanding CIWA Scores in Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment 

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    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 [...]

  • The 4 Drugs that Most Commonly Lead to Overdose

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    Did you know drug overdose is the number one cause of accidental death in the United States? Drug overdoses are nothing new, but in [...]

  • What Is Advanced Liver Disease Monitoring?

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    A critical layer of medical support in addiction treatment For many individuals entering addiction treatment, the damage caused by substance use isn’t limited to emotional [...]

  • Wound Care in Addiction Treatment: Why It Matters at Pyramid Healthcare Philadelphia

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    When someone enters treatment for substance use disorder, their needs often go far beyond therapy or medication. Many individuals also struggle with neglected or infected [...]

  • Boston’s Battle with Substance Use: A Community in Recovery with Pyramid Healthcare 

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    Substance use continues to impact communities across the United States. Boston is no exception. While recent data shows promising declines in overdose deaths, challenges remain—particularly [...]

  • The Dangers of Mixing Methylphenidate and Alcohol 

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    Methylphenidate and alcohol are two substances that are commonly used for very different reasons. Methylphenidate is a prescription stimulant typically prescribed to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity [...]

  • Interviewing Dr. Kenneth Richter: Combat Veteran, Psychiatrist, Internationally Recognized Expert

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    Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. has appointed Kenneth E. Richter, Jr. as its Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) to lead its clinical strategy and vision, advancing its mission [...]

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    Maryland’s Youth Mental Health Services at Risk Amid Proposed Budget Cuts

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    Maryland has recently made significant investments to enhance mental and behavioral health services for its youth. However, looming budget cuts threaten to undermine these advancements, [...]

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    Rise of Xylazine Abuse in Pennsylvania  

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    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 [...]

  • New River Gorge, West Virginia, USA autumn landscape at the Endless Wall.

    Cultural Factors in Addiction: A West Virginia Case Study 

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    In West Virginia, unique cultural and socioeconomic elements play a significant role in the prevalence of substance abuse. Understanding the cultural factors that contribute to [...]

  • The Dangers of Drinking Among College Students in West Virginia 

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    College life often brings newfound freedom, social opportunities and academic challenges. However, for many students in West Virginia, it also introduces risks associated with alcohol [...]

  • Demystifying Xylazine: A Q&A With Jonathan Cohen MMSc, MBA, PA

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    The veterinary drug xylazine has been increasingly detected in overdose deaths and combined with drugs such as fentanyl, cocaine, heroin and other drugs. The presence [...]

  • Tips for Addressing and Avoiding Accidental Ingestion of Laced Candy

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    While it is unlikely that your child will ingest laced Halloween candy, there have been enough situations of children unknowingly consuming illicit substances that [...]

  • Keeping Your Kids Safe From Drugs This Halloween

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    With Halloween decorations popping up in retail stores during the last months of summer, pumpkin-spiced everything showing up on shelves and early planning for [...]

  • Opioid Use in Ohio

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    According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 932,000 people have died since 1999 from a drug overdose and nearly 75 percent of [...]