What is Major Depressive Disorder?
821 words|4.1 min read|Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known as clinical depression, is characterized by a persistent and severe low mood. Usually, this mood includes feelings of profound [...]
What is Opioid Addiction?
779 words|3.9 min read|Opioid addiction is characterized by excessive use of opioids that affects a person physically and psychologically. Opioids come in many forms, most commonly prescription opioids [...]
What is Rehab Like? What to Expect on the First Day of Treatment
597 words|3 min read|Choosing to enter drug or alcohol rehab is an important step on your recovery journey. For many, inpatient rehab can bring up a lot of [...]
How Common Is Prescription Pain Medication Addiction?
533 words|2.7 min read|Substance use disorders are unfortunately not uncommon. However, the United States has seen an alarming rise in prescription pain medication addiction. According to the National [...]
What Are the Signs That a Person Should See a Psychiatrist?
587 words|2.9 min read|The words “mental illness” are scary to some people, and there is, unfortunately, a type of stigma associated with the term. However, mental illness is [...]
How Do You Know If You Have a Drinking Problem
572 words|2.9 min read|Alcohol is a usual denominator in many social situations, and most people are able to drink moderately without it becoming an issue. Unfortunately, this isn’t [...]
What Does a Mental Health Assessment Cover?
555 words|2.8 min read|Mental health disorders can be disruptive to one’s life and his or her loved ones, but the good news is they're often treatable. Treating behavioral [...]
What Is the Difference Between Mental Health & Emotional Health?
544 words|2.7 min read|You may have heard the terms mental health and emotional health used interchangeably. You may have even used them as synonyms yourself. However, mental and [...]
Seven Mental Health Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
614 words|3.1 min read|Mental health disorders are more common than you think. Approximately 54 million Americans suffer from some form of a mental or behavioral disorder. We all [...]
Frequently Asked Drug, Alcohol, and Behavioral Health Assessment Questions
596 words|3 min read|At Pyramid Family Behavioral Healthcare Assessment Center, we get a lot of questions about how our assessment process works. We have included a list of [...]
Pennsylvania Opioid Epidemic: How Its Impacting Communities
365 words|1.8 min read|Pennsylvania is near the top of the list of states that have felt the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic. The CDC has released [...]
Why It Is Important to Have Strong Social Skills and 5 Ways to Enhance Them
567 words|2.8 min read|Not everyone has an easy time getting out, meeting people, and making friends. Some individuals tend to avoid social situations because of the anxiety and [...]
A Glossary of Terms Used in Addiction Treatment
750 words|3.8 min read|Choosing to pursue treatment is a great first step in your journey toward recovery. Researching available treatment options and figuring out which path will be [...]
5 Frequently Asked Questions about Medication-Assisted Treatment
583 words|2.9 min read|The opioid epidemic has placed an emphasis on helping those with opioid use disorders not only seek treatment, but stay in treatment. There are many [...]
How to Be an Addiction Treatment Counselor in Pennsylvania
520 words|2.7 min read|According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Pennsylvania has the third highest employment level in the country for addiction treatment counselors.1 Job openings for [...]
Addiction Treatment or Punishment: Which Works Best Long-Term?
527 words|2.7 min read|Does addiction treatment or punishment helps those with substance use issues more? We examine both sides to see what works best long-term.