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.
As with quitting any other addictive drug, discontinuing opioid use can result in various withdrawal symptoms, including intense cravings for the drug. Opioid cravings can make it extremely challenging to refrain from using the drug again. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) can help alleviate opioid cravings and reduce the temptation to…
Although substance use disorder has increased over the years, addiction treatment has advanced to improve recovery rates. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is a highly effective treatment approach for alcohol and opioid use disorders. Getting help from evidence-based programs, like those at BrightView’s Chesapeake, VA addiction treatment center, will provide you…
Of the millions of Americans suffering from drug and alcohol addiction, only a small percentage get the help they need to recover. Committing to recovery is a big step, but it can be challenging to get started. With the assistance of BrightView’s Dayton, OH addiction treatment center, you can put…
Although drug and alcohol addiction is a serious problem that can cause lasting problems when left untreated, millions of Americans never get the help they need. There are many reasons for not seeking professional addiction treatment. One of the most common reasons is the cost of addiction treatment programs, which…
One of the most common concerns about getting help from a drug rehab is the cost of treatment. No one wants to go into debt on the road to recovery. However, by carefully selecting your drug treatment program, you can find an affordable option. BrightView’s Lexington, KY addiction treatment center…
National Drug and Alcohol Recovery Month is celebrated each year in September. The goal of this annual celebration is to bring attention to the achievements of those in recovery. Even if a person has completed a rehab program, their work is far from done. While sobriety is a lifelong endeavor,…
Recovering from opioid addiction is typically not a smooth process, and setbacks are completely normal. Thankfully, medications like Suboxone can help you get through withdrawal more comfortably and sustain your recovery for the long term. While Suboxone can be a powerful ally in your recovery experience, it does present its…
The 2021 National Recovery Month theme, “Recovery is For Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community,” reminds people in recovery and those who support them that no one is alone in the journey through recovery. Everyone’s journey is different, but we are all in this together. The National Recovery Month…
Sobriety can introduce a wave of new emotions that someone might not have been aware of or felt in their entirety during their active addiction. Feeling emotions like guilt and loneliness in their full force while being sober can often be uncomfortable and frustrating. So, let’s break these down. GUILT…