A Definition for Co-occurring Disorders: What You Need to Know and What it Means for Treatment
If you’ve tried to get clean from substances in the past and it hasn’t stuck, it can leave you wondering what went wrong and why [...]
What Does Depression Look Like in Women?
Depression does not discriminate, men, women, teens and children of all backgrounds can experience symptoms of depression at any time in any place. It stands [...]
The Importance of Drug Detox for Your Body’s Health
One of the initial steps in overcoming addiction is enrolling in a drug detox program. While detox can be intimidating for a number of reasons, [...]
What Does Strong Mental Health Look Like?
The topic of mental health currently remains one of the most common topics of discussion. From social media posts to everyday conversation, to chats with [...]
Prioritizing your Mental Health Through Self Care
Our lives are super busy, from appointments to running errands to the kids’ soccer practice and so on. We have a tendency to live life [...]
Pyramid Family Feature: Adalberto Morales
Adalberto Morales maintains a number of responsibilities as clinical director at the Pyramid Healthcare Newport News Treatment Center. He regularly supervises counselors, authorizes discharge planning, [...]
The Science Behind Gratitude: The Evidence of Thankfulness and How to Get Started
Being thankful isn’t just something to practice around the holidays. Gratitude is the art of appreciating all life has to offer, and it doesn’t just [...]
Everything You Need to Know About Breaking a Cocaine Addiction
While cocaine had its heyday 40 years ago, the substance is still widely used and abused today. Cocaine is an addictive drug and can cause [...]
How to Speak Candidly with Your Family About Addiction
Talking with family about addiction will never be easy, and you may not know the right thing to say. Whether you are personally struggling with [...]
Why You Shouldn’t Wait Another Minute to Start Self-Care
Self-care gets a bad reputation. Some people feel that self-care insinuates unnecessary indulgences or is simply a justification for expensive hobbies. Self-care at its core [...]