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.
Getting through withdrawal can be one of the most challenging parts of recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Thankfully, medication assisted treatment centers, also known as MAT centers, can help you manage withdrawal symptoms to make the recovery process much more comfortable for you. With a little online research, you can…
To help cope with the stresses of modern life, millions of people turn to drugs and alcohol. Some decide to try recreational drugs to help numb their pain, while others end up getting hooked on prescription drugs they received after an injury or to treat a medical condition. Some people…
Recovering from heroin addiction is not an easy feat. Thankfully, you and your loved ones do not have to go through it alone. Arming yourself with heroin addiction facts can prepare you to help yourself or others get the heroin addiction treatment programs needed to get clean and stay clean.…
Since the 1990s, when the opioid OxyContin was approved by the FDA and marketed with erroneous claims to be non-addictive, addiction to pain-relieving drugs has hit crisis levels in the United States. At BrightView, we understand the hold that opioid addiction can have over a person’s life. Our experienced addiction…
As with any disease or chronic illness, finding the right treatment is the first step in recovery from a substance use disorder. Treating addiction is a process that often requires several months for patients to regain control of their lives and acquire the coping skills necessary to live a healthy…
Xanax is a commonly prescribed medication that is used to treat panic disorders, anxiety, and other mental health disorders. It is classified as a benzodiazepine, a common sedative, which tends to suppress nervous system activity and have a calming effect on patients. Many patients enjoy the temporary relief that Xanax…
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is an effective substance abuse treatment used to reduce symptoms of withdrawal, improve chances of recovery for addiction, and encourage long-term sobriety. Although this treatment approach is used in many high-quality treatment centers, many people mistakenly believe that using Suboxone for MAT is simply swapping one drug…
It is estimated that more than 20 million people battle substance abuse disorders costing Americans billions in healthcare expenses, workplace disruption, and legal fees. The National Institute on Drug Abuse carefully monitors and substance abuse disorders in the United States and the trends in the most commonly used addictive drugs.…
When you need assistance for recovery from addiction, you need it now. There is no reason to delay and no better time than the present. Your health and future are at stake. While some treatment centers have a waitlist or require a rigorous application process, with each day that passes…