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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 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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    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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    Do Detox Teas Really Work?

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    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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    Recognizing the Signs of Alcoholic Lung Disease

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    Compared with liver or heart problems stemming from drinking, alcoholic lung disease is a lesser-known complication associated with chronic alcohol abuse. Alcohol's impact on lung [...]

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    Recovery from drug and alcohol addiction includes many different facets of treatment, including detox, rehab and mental health counseling, as well as aftercare and family [...]

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    Innovative Care for Pregnant Women at Pyramid Healthcare in St. Mary’s County, Maryland

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    A Holistic Approach to MAT During Pregnancy  Pyramid Healthcare in St. Mary's County, Maryland, provides specialized care for pregnant women struggling with substance use [...]

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    Can I Seek Treatment With Medicaid in West Virginia?

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    If you talk with someone about therapy, addiction treatment or rehab, oftentimes you will hear the reason they are unwilling to go is not because [...]

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    A Closer Look at Methadone’s Role in Addiction Treatment

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    A commonly used strategy for treating individuals with substance use disorder is through the use of medication-assisted treatment (MAT). MAT allows clinicians and psychiatrists the [...]

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    How Can I Get Emergency Methadone in Altoona, PA? A Guide to Accessing Services at Pyramid Healthcare

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    In Altoona, PA, individuals who are struggling with opioid addiction can find a beacon of hope in Pyramid Healthcare, a substance use treatment facility dedicated [...]

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    The Benefits of CBT During and After Incarceration

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    Most everyone is familiar with the concept of talk therapy – you seek out a counselor and chat with them about your life, your struggles, [...]

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    Is It Safe To Detox From Drugs In My Own Home?

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    Choosing to seek recovery and pursue a life free from addiction not only takes courage but strong determination. This is because addiction to substances rewires [...]

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    How Long Does Recovery Take? Your Guide to Understanding the Drug Recovery Timeline

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    Whether you’ve been sober for one day or one year, it’s a common experience to wonder how long recovery takes, and what recovery timeline [...]

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    ASAM Levels of Care for Pyramid Healthcare – Maryland: Q&A With Dominic Barone, VP of Operations

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    1. What ASAM levels of care are offered at our Maryland Facilities? Harford – 3.7WM, 3.7, 3.5 (Male and Female) Charlotte Hall –  3.7WM, [...]

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    Inpatient and Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment in Maryland

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    Whether you’re in Harford County or St. Mary’s County, if you’re a resident of Maryland looking for substance use disorder treatment, you want to [...]

  • Treating Comorbid Major Depressive Disorder and Addiction

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    It’s not uncommon to struggle with mental health and addiction at the same time. In fact, the National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that around [...]