Rise of Xylazine Abuse in Pennsylvania
584 words|2.9 min read|Xylazine Detox and Withdrawal Management in Pennsylvania The rise of xylazine, often referred to as "tranq," has become a growing concern throughout Pennsylvania. Initially approved as [...]
The Opioid Crisis in North Carolina: A Deep Dive into Recent Statistics
899 words|4.5 min read|The opioid crisis has left a devastating imprint on communities across the United States. The state of North Carolina is no exception. With the widespread [...]
Cultural Factors in Addiction: A West Virginia Case Study
633 words|3.2 min read|In West Virginia, unique cultural and socioeconomic elements play a significant role in the prevalence of substance abuse. Understanding the cultural factors that contribute to [...]
The Dangers of Drinking Among College Students in West Virginia
594 words|3 min read|College life often brings newfound freedom, social opportunities and academic challenges. However, for many students in West Virginia, it also introduces risks associated with alcohol [...]
Demystifying Xylazine: A Q&A With Jonathan Cohen MMSc, MBA, PA
1140 words|5.7 min read|The veterinary drug xylazine has been increasingly detected in overdose deaths and combined with drugs such as fentanyl, cocaine, heroin and other drugs. The presence [...]
Tips for Addressing and Avoiding Accidental Ingestion of Laced Candy
882 words|4.4 min read|While it is unlikely that your child will ingest laced Halloween candy, there have been enough situations of children unknowingly consuming illicit substances that [...]
Keeping Your Kids Safe From Drugs This Halloween
845 words|4.2 min read|With Halloween decorations popping up in retail stores during the last months of summer, pumpkin-spiced everything showing up on shelves and early planning for [...]
Opioid Use in Ohio
905 words|4.5 min read|According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 932,000 people have died since 1999 from a drug overdose and nearly 75 percent of [...]
The Importance of Life Skills: A Q&A with Sean Rhodes, Life Skills Specialist at Pyramid Healthcare Altoona Detox & Residential Treatment Center
2419 words|12.1 min read|What type of life skills are important to teach to those in recovery? There's a plethora of different things that we teach. [...]
The Effects of Alcohol Abuse on Individuals and Families
817 words|4.1 min read|Whether you live in the state of Virginia or not, you’ll want to know about the difference between alcohol use disorder and binge drinking, [...]
Inpatient and Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment in Maryland
777 words|3.9 min read|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 [...]
4 Risk Factors for Substance Use Disorders in Maryland
786 words|3.9 min read|Drug and alcohol abuse has plagued the United States, and the state of Maryland is no exception. In recent years, Maryland has implemented significant [...]
The 4 Drugs that Most Commonly Lead to Overdose
651 words|3.3 min read|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
730 words|3.7 min read|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 [...]
How to Pay for Substance Use Treatment
710 words|3.6 min read|Choosing to go through an addiction treatment program and commit to your sobriety is an empowering decision. However, the decision is quickly followed by [...]
Understanding Trauma and Substance Abuse in Minority Communities
675 words|3.4 min read|While trauma and substance abuse exists in most communities, statistics show that those in minority communities are not only more likely to experience childhood [...]