• Pyramid Healthcare Opens Prince George’s County Treatment Center

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    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

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    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

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    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 [...]

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    What Support Do Mother’s Receive While in Addiction Treatment?

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    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?

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    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 [...]

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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 [...]

  • Can Legal Sports Betting Lead to Problem Gambling?

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    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

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    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?

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    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

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    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 

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    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 [...]

  • The Role of Family Support in Female Addiction Treatment: Helping a Loved One Through Recovery 

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    Addiction is a deeply personal struggle with effects that reach far beyond just the individual who’s struggling. Substance use in women—especially those who are mothers [...]