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    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 [...]

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    Why Are Life Skills Important to Addiction Recovery?

    845 words|4.2 min read|

    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

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    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 [...]

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

    947 words|4.7 min read|

    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 [...]

  • Profile view of a young homeless caucasian male - in his late 20s or early 30s - sitting in a dark, damp subway tunnel, his knees drawn up and his hands covering his face in desperation and despair. He is hungry, lonely and desperate. The man has short cropped hair and an unkempt beard. There is a look of sadness, loneliness and desperation in his eyes. He is sitting on a piece of old cardboard Horizontal image with room for copy space.

    Men’s Mental Health Stigma: How It Contributes to Addiction 

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    Men’s mental health is an important yet often overlooked topic. While society has made strides in recognizing the importance of mental health, the stigma surrounding [...]

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    Women and Trauma: How It Fuels Substance Use and the Importance of Gender-Specific Treatment 

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    Women who struggle with substance use disorders often face unique challenges that are deeply intertwined with their experiences of trauma. Research consistently shows that trauma [...]

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    Why Gender-Specific Addiction Treatment is Essential for Effective Recovery 

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    Addiction is a complex, multifaceted condition that affects people from all walks of life. However, research has shown that men and women often experience substance [...]

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    A Look At The Cultural Trends That Influence Substance Abuse

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    Many factors influence substance use, culture being one of them. Culture can influence people’s behaviors, societal norms, and community activities. As all of these can [...]

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    Pyramid Healthcare Holds Open House to Launch New Location and Service Expansion in West Virginia

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    Substance Use Treatment Now Available in Hedgesville and Kearneysville, WV Altoona, PA, October 11, 2024 — Pyramid Healthcare, Inc., held an open house on October [...]

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    What Does The Opioid Crisis in Western PA Look Like?

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    The opioid crisis has become one of the most devastating public health emergencies in the United States, and Pittsburgh, along with the broader region of [...]

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    Vivitrol and Suboxone Benefit Multiple Addiction Therapy Methods

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    Addiction treatment is often characterized by medication usage to help recovering individuals manage withdrawal symptoms and keep harmful cravings at bay. Vivitrol and Suboxone are [...]