We believe the best way to treat addiction is to understand it. Which is why we continue to educate not just our patients, but their family, friends and community.
In 2023, opioid overdose resulted in the deaths of 217 people every day, as reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This number is devastating and shocking – how did we end up here? The answer overwhelming turns to prescribed pain pills. Living with chronic pain…
Knowing fact from fiction is critical when it comes to the battle against addiction. While vast strides have been made in the awareness of and support around mental health, there is still a strong misunderstanding of addiction treatment and recovery. These common misconceptions contribute to the stigma of addiction, which…
Insights from BrightView’s Medical and Behavioral Health Experts: Dr. Deana Kimes & Rhonda Roper For too long, addiction has been misunderstood as a weakness, a failure, or a matter of willpower. But science tells a different story — one that reduces stigma, changes treatment, and saves lives. At BrightView, we…
Addiction never affects just one life. Neither does recovery. When referral partners—healthcare providers, courts, first responders, and community agencies—connect someone to treatment, the impact spreads far beyond the individual. Families heal, communities stabilize, and public safety improves. Missy: Why Harm Reduction Saves Lives “If You Can Do It, So…
Expert Contributions From: Chief Tom Synan, Newtown Police Chief & Founding Member, Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition and Gilbert Schmidt, State Medical Director, BrightView Each day in the United States, over 150 people die from overdoses involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl, according to the CDC. Behind that staggering number are…
Contributors: Katie Spencer, LISW-S, Director of Behavioral Health, BrightView; Ruth Irwin, Pastor, Free People Church, Mt. Orab, OH Grief is one of the most universal—and most personal—experiences we face. It shows up differently for everyone. While some people move through it with the support of family or friends, others find themselves…
Expert Contribution from Katie Spencer, LISW-S, Behavioral Health Director at BrightView For many parents, the back-to-school season is a blur of supply lists, lunchboxes, and early alarm clocks. For those in recovery, it’s also a time of reflection, stress, and growth. Just ask Ariel Smith, an Outreach Coordinator at BrightView—and…
Prescription painkillers are a part of daily life for many people. Whether someone is managing chronic pain or recovering from an injury, these medications are taken daily across the United States. While effective and relatively safe for temporary use, they can be highly addictive, especially when combined with other substances. …
Opioid use disorder can affect every part of a person’s life—from their physical well-being to relationships and daily responsibilities. Finding a treatment plan that works often begins with addressing withdrawal symptoms and reducing cravings. That’s where medications like Suboxone can play a meaningful role. If you’re exploring options and have…