• Handling Grief and Addiction to Avoid Relapse

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    A big loss, like the death of a loved one can be hard to swallow. We might try to avoid thinking about it, find [...]

  • 6 Things to Do After Losing a Loved One to An Overdose

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    Experiencing the death of a loved one is one of the most painful and challenging things we have to go through in life. It’s [...]

  • The 4 Drugs that Most Commonly Lead to Overdose

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    Did you know drug overdose is the number one cause of accidental death in the United States? Drug overdoses are nothing new, but in [...]

  • Treating Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities for Addiction and Mental Health

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    Addiction can affect anyone at any time, regardless of skin color. While substance use disorders affect a diversity of people, that doesn’t mean we [...]

  • What is Naloxone and What is it Used For?

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    Over approximately the past twenty years, opioids have become one of the most commonly used and abused drugs. With so many prescription opioids being [...]

  • How to Pay for Substance Use Treatment

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    Choosing to go through an addiction treatment program and commit to your sobriety is an empowering decision. However, the decision is quickly followed by [...]

  • DDAP Visits Dallas Facility to Promote New Tool, ATLAS

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    The Pyramid Healthcare Dallas facility was proud to host the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) to promote the new ATLAS platform.  [...]

  • Understanding Trauma and Substance Abuse in Minority Communities

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    While trauma and substance abuse exists in most communities, statistics show that those in minority communities are not only more likely to experience childhood [...]

  • How a Community Liaison Officer Can Help Your Recovery

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    When you seek help for a drug or alcohol addiction, one of the first faces you see may be a community liaison officer. If [...]