March 24, 2023
Do employers have to pay for rehab? What are a worker’s rights when it comes to addiction? Visit our Banyan rehab here for tips and information on policy.
September 6, 2022
Deciding where you’re going to receive addiction treatment can be tough. Visit Banyan Massachusetts here for helpful tips on how to find a good rehab center.
June 29, 2022
Banyan’s heroin addiction hotline can help you find the resources and treatment you or a loved one needs to get sober. Visit us here to learn more.
May 31, 2022
Why do people use heroin if it’s so dangerous? Visit Banyan Texas here to explore this harmful substance and why some people are attracted to it.
May 17, 2022
Heroin addiction in veterans is a growing problem in the U.S. MVIR at Banyan Treatment Centers shares signs to look out for and rehab options that can help.
March 28, 2022
The “Heroin Highway” is a popular means of transportation for drug dealers to distribute heroin. Learn how this affects the surrounding communities here.
July 7, 2021
Does tough love work for treating addiction? Visit us here to learn what Banyan Massachusetts has to say about preventing enabling.
July 7, 2021
Banyan Pompano is sharing the benefits of going to drug rehab in Florida and the addiction treatment options we offer at our facility.
July 1, 2021
Banyan Delaware is sharing some important questions to ask when choosing a rehab facility for yourself or a loved one battling substance abuse or addiction.
May 14, 2021
If you or someone you know is struggling with a substance abuse disorder, we’re sharing 12 reasons to go to a rehab center in California.
April 16, 2021
There’s a lot of false information regarding heroin abuse and addiction, but our Delaware rehab center is exposing the myths and truths about heroin.
July 20, 2020
While Xanax can be used for anxiety relief, there are some dangers of taking Xanax that you want to avoid.
July 8, 2020
Speedball is a highly dangerous drug combination. While some users swear by the intense euphoric effects of speedball, do not be fooled.
July 1, 2020
While there are a number of homeless addicts in the United States, not everyone who is living on the street has a drug problem. Learn the truth behind homelessness and addiction.
June 24, 2020
The number of overdose deaths in Philadelphia rose once more in 2019, but how will the coronavirus impact 2020 numbers?
June 17, 2020
Drug-related emergency room visits are a serious problem, but peer specialists in Philly hospitals are helping to decrease these numbers and get these people help.
June 10, 2020
A new medical marijuana research program in Philadelphia is being launched to study the efficacy of medical marijuana for serious illnesses and to help determine once and for all whether cannabis should be used to treat these problems.
June 4, 2020
With the rise in social networking sites comes some unforeseen negative side effects. Social media and drug use may be more connected than people realize, and it could mean trouble for the nation’s youth.
May 28, 2020
Alcohol-induced rhabdomyolysis is a rare but serious consequence of both binge drinking and prolonged alcohol abuse. Learn more about rhabdomyolysis and how to recognize it.
May 21, 2020
The coronavirus is impacting Kensington’s drug trade in more ways than one, but these changes might surprise you.
May 8, 2020
Many teens experiment with drugs, but this could turn into addiction. Learn to recognize the signs of lying in your teenager to catch your child’s drug use early.
May 1, 2020
While some people use poppers for their strong euphoric high, the effects of poppers can be more dangerous than many people realize.
April 17, 2020
Many people are drinking during the coronavirus. Unfortunately for recovering alcoholics, the risk of relapse in quarantine is high, but we are sharing some tips to avoid drinking in quarantine and stay on track.
April 10, 2020
Drugs have different effects, but when combined, these effects can become dangerous. Take a look at these fatal drug combinations and see if you are unknowingly putting yourself at risk.
April 3, 2020
Safehouse was ready to move forward with a supervised injection site in South Philly, but the safe injection site is facing community opposition that could end the project altogether.
March 26, 2020
Drugs in Kensington have been a big problem, but officials are now targeting this Philadelphia neighborhood in order to combat the opioid epidemic.
March 19, 2020
Pennsylvania’s drug delivery resulting in death rule is leading to the most drug-induced homicide prosecutions in the nation.
March 5, 2020
With the plan to open an overdose prevention site in Philadelphia moving forward, the city has created a public safety plan for safe injection sites.
February 3, 2020
Heroin isn’t always in the form of a white powder. Learn the dangers of black tar heroin and why you should avoid it.
January 22, 2020
Your first sober Valentine’s Day out of rehab doesn’t need to be depressing. Follow these tips to avoid relapse and make the most of the holiday.
January 6, 2020
With opiate abuse on the rise, it is important to be able to recognize the signs of opiate withdrawal in yourself or a loved one so that you can get help.
December 31, 2019
Not all heroin is the same. There are several types of heroin that vary based on the ingredients and the production process. These different heroin forms can all be dangerous.
December 9, 2019
With the opioid epidemic making national news, you may be surprised to find that this is not the first time this has happened. At Banyan Philadelphia, we are diving into the first opioid crisis in the United States.
October 21, 2019
Recently safe injection sites were ruled legal by a Federal Judge, but is the legal battle over? There is still a lot to come for Safehouse’s proposed safe injection sites.
April 19, 2019
Pennsylvania opioid abuse is rising at an alarming rate. Our addiction treatment center in Philadelphia takes a look at these distressing numbers and what they mean for the state.
April 5, 2019
Heroin is a highly addictive drug, but what about prescription opiates? Our addiction treatment center in Philadelphia looks at heroin abuse versus painkiller abuse and gives you the truth about these drugs.