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    What is Adventure-Based Therapy, and Who Benefits From It?

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    For many, therapy has the classic stereotypical appearance of meeting with a counselor and talking over all the things that bother you the most. While [...]

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    What Is Court Ordered Rehab and Who Is It For?

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    Being under the influence of drugs and alcohol can cause people to do things they would not normally do – including committing crimes like theft, [...]

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    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

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    Pyramid Healthcare Expands to Provide Detox Services in West Virginia

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    Expansion provides access to a critical level of care in treating substance use disorder KEARNEYSVILLE, WV — July 15, 2024 - Pyramid Healthcare announced today [...]

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    What Are the Benefits of Extended Addiction Programs in West Virginia?

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    Looking for an addiction treatment facility can feel overwhelming – how do you know a facility is going to meet all your needs? What if [...]

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    What is Kratom and Is it Legal?

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    Men and women alike seek out herbal substances regularly to help with all kinds of symptoms – ashwagandha to alleviate stress, green tea to help [...]

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    What Should My Residential Treatment Include?

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    Enrolling in residential treatment can be intimidating – not only does residential treatment mean living in the facility itself, but it also means a complete [...]

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    Can Social Drinking Be a Problem?

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    Barbeques, bridal showers, staff parties, and graduation celebrations are normal occurrences and places to drink or two.  American society is one in which social drinking [...]

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    Will Extended Release Naltrexone Benefit My Recovery?

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    Opioid use disorder is a particularly life-threatening mental health a vast number of American people face. “In 2021, an estimated 2.5 million people aged 18 [...]

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    Are There Programs for Human Trafficking Survivors?

    820 words|4.1 min read|

    Anyone who is a victim of human trafficking does not come out of the experience without suffering its effects. Mental and physical health effects loom [...]

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    Empowering Veterans: The Role of Medication-Assisted Treatment in Addiction Recovery

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    When veterans return to civilian life after military service, they often face a unique set of challenges. Among these difficulties are mental health issues and [...]