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.
While recovery from a substance or alcohol use disorder is difficult, it’s even tougher for vulnerable populations like the LGBTQIA+ community. This group faces unique challenges due to stigma and discrimination within and outside healthcare settings. This can limit their access to addiction treatment and prevent sustained recovery. This is…
In 2022, accidental drug overdoses led to 4,915 deaths, marking a 5% decline from the prior year. Notably, 2021 recorded the highest number of unintentional drug overdose fatalities in Ohio, with 5,174 deaths reported.1 If you or a loved one is struggling with opioid addiction, you know how difficult it…
All drugs and alcohol can cause various side effects, typically a combination of physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. Some drugs have more detrimental effects, particularly crystal methamphetamine, also known as crystal meth. Some of the physical signs of meth addiction are only temporary, but others can result in long-term…
Overdose deaths more than doubled in Maryland from 2015 to 2020, with 44.6 fatalities per 100,000 people compared to 20.9 per 100,000 five years prior.1 Another critical fact to consider is that fentanyl was responsible for a large portion of overdoses (both fatal and nonfatal), at a rate of 108%…
Drug overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., surpassing the number of fatalities due to car accidents. Sadly, some of the world’s most dangerous drugs are responsible for rising accidental overdose death rates. What are the most dangerous drugs? Knowing more about the most hazardous…
KEY TAKEAWAYS As states continue to legalize marijuana (also known as cannabis), it becomes more acceptable in culture and society. Some people may wonder if it is also acceptable to use marijuana while in recovery for a substance or alcohol use disorder. Recovery requires us to stop behavior, like marijuana…
One size never fits all – especially when it comes to treating men and women with substance use disorders. Women face unique challenges when it comes to addiction, rehab, and recovery from a substance use disorder. BrightView recently gathered some of its experts to discuss engaging women in treatment.…
In 2016, a public health emergency was declared in the state of Virginia due to the rising incidence of substance use disorders. Despite this declaration, the problem seems to have only increased, with an average of seven Virginia residents dying from drug overdoses daily. 2,622 people died in overdose-related deaths…
Although the number of unintentional heroin-related deaths in Maryland has dropped by half between 2016 and 2020, fatalities related to prescription opioids have steadily increased, while unintentional fentanyl-related deaths have skyrocketed, rising from 26 in 2011 to an astounding 2,342 in 2020.1 Why the drastic increase in fentanyl deaths while…