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    National and Local West Virginia Hotlines for Addiction Help

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    Have you ever been in a situation where you feel like you cannot get the help you need from the people around you? Have you [...]

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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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    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?

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    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 [...]

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    Do Detox Teas Really Work?

    622 words|3.1 min read|

    Detox teas have surged in popularity as a supposed remedy for flushing toxins out of the body. But do they truly deliver on their promises? [...]

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    The Uncomfortable Truth About Benzo Belly

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    A lesser-known but significant side effect of benzodiazepine use is a phenomenon known as “benzo belly.” Let's explore what it is, its symptoms, how long [...]

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    Pyramid Healthcare Expands Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services to Spanish-Speaking Individuals in Maryland

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    In an effort to provide more inclusive and accessible care, Pyramid Healthcare is proud to announce the expansion of its drug and alcohol treatment services [...]