• pills spilled out of a bottle on a table next to a glass of alcohol

    The Dangers of Mixing Methylphenidate and Alcohol 

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    Methylphenidate and alcohol are two substances that are commonly used for very different reasons. Methylphenidate is a prescription stimulant typically prescribed to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity [...]

  • Interviewing Dr. Kenneth Richter: Combat Veteran, Psychiatrist, Internationally Recognized Expert

    2101 words|10.5 min read|

    Pyramid Healthcare, Inc. has appointed Kenneth E. Richter, Jr. as its Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) to lead its clinical strategy and vision, advancing its mission [...]

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    Maryland’s Youth Mental Health Services at Risk Amid Proposed Budget Cuts

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    Maryland has recently made significant investments to enhance mental and behavioral health services for its youth. However, looming budget cuts threaten to undermine these advancements, [...]

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    Rise of Xylazine Abuse in Pennsylvania  

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    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 North Carolina state flag waving along with the national flag of the United States of America. In the background there is a clear sky. North Carolina is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States

    The Opioid Crisis in North Carolina: A Deep Dive into Recent Statistics 

    908 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 [...]

  • New River Gorge, West Virginia, USA autumn landscape at the Endless Wall.

    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 [...]

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    The Dangers of Drinking Among College Students in West Virginia 

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    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

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    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 [...]

  • Little boy eating halloween candy while trick or treating in suburban streets with his mother and sister.

    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 [...]

  • Cute Baby Boy inside Bear Costume Eating or Grabbing Candies at Halloween

    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 [...]

  • The Ohio state flag waving along with the national flag of the United States of America. In the background there is a clear sky. Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States

    Opioid Use in Ohio

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    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

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    What type of life skills are important to teach to those in recovery? There's a plethora of different things that we teach. [...]

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    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, [...]

  • Grunge map of the state of Maryland (USA) with its flag printed within its border on an old paper.

    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 [...]

  • View on Baltimore skyline and Inner Harbor from Federal Hill at dusk, Maryland

    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 [...]

  • 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 [...]