• Person with Depression

    What is Major Depressive Disorder?

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    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?

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    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 [...]

  • Support group for someone entering addiction treatment

    What is Rehab Like? What to Expect on the First Day of Treatment

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    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 [...]

  • Misconceptions about drug addiction

    How Common Is Prescription Pain Medication Addiction?

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    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 [...]

  • Mother Having Serious Conversation with Teen

    What Are the Signs That a Person Should See a Psychiatrist?

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    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 [...]

  • Forgiving People

    How Do You Know If You Have a Drinking Problem

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    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 [...]

  • addiction medical professional

    What Does a Mental Health Assessment Cover?

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    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 [...]

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    What Is the Difference Between Mental Health & Emotional Health?

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    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 [...]

  • Teens and Opioid Use

    Seven Mental Health Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

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    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 [...]

  • Parents talking with their teenage daughter about addiction

    Frequently Asked Drug, Alcohol, and Behavioral Health Assessment Questions

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    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

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    Pennsylvania is near the top of the list of states that have felt the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic. The CDC has released [...]

  • Developing strong social skills

    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 [...]

  • Books

    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 [...]

  • Doctor

    5 Frequently Asked Questions about Medication-Assisted Treatment

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    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

    How to Be an Addiction Treatment Counselor in Pennsylvania

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    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

    Addiction Treatment or Punishment: Which Works Best Long-Term?

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    Does addiction treatment or punishment helps those with substance use issues more? We examine both sides to see what works best long-term.