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.
Medical Evidence Shows Addiction’s Biological Impact on the Brain You’ve probably heard this statement before, “addiction is a disease, not a choice.” And if you don’t agree, you may not understand the science behind addiction. A Disease Caused by Multiple Factors Like heart disease or diabetes, addiction can be caused…
One medication used to treat substance use disorder is suboxone. Suboxone is a brand name of a buprenorphine/naloxone medication. Other brand names include Sublocade, Brixadi, and Subutex. This FDA-approved prescription medication helps patients safely manage withdrawal symptoms. Most BrightView centers are licensed Narcotics Treatment Programs, which means that medications can…
Vyvanse is a medication often prescribed to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and is sometimes used to treat binge eating disorder. However, when misused, it can be dangerous and highly addictive. Vyvanse addiction can be dangerous and challenging to overcome. If you or someone you know is struggling with it, contact…
Do you know what the top 10 most addictive drugs are? You might be surprised at what is on the list. Substance use disorders should be taken very seriously. In the United States alone, there are millions of Americans facing some form of drug addiction. That does not even take…
Medically assisted treatment is a proven effective approach to substance use disorder recovery. While using prescription medication to stop a substance use disorder may seem counterintuitive, medications like methadone, vivitrol, and suboxone have high success rates and can help people feel better immediately without risking relapse. Suboxone is among the…
People across the country are prescribed medications every day. Some medications are life-saving, while others may increase the quality of life and reduce unwanted symptoms. Doctors prescribe medications like benzos, opioids, Adderall, and SSRIs daily. While these prescription drugs can make someone feel better, ease pain, and help with focus,…
To highlight the potential and promising relationships that can be made between the judicial system and outpatient addiction treatment centers, BrightView hosted “From Crisis to Collaboration: How the Justice System and Addiction Treatment Providers Are Tackling Overdose Deaths”. The virtual forum brought together Emily Harsh, BrightView’s Director of Justice System…
Contrary to common belief, addiction treatment can be affordable, especially for those with Medicaid coverage. While the State of Kentucky still lives through the opioid epidemic, treatment is increasingly accessible with outpatient clinics, brief assessment periods, and short wait times to get people the support they need. Drug rehab that…
Finding the right substance use disorder treatment program is essential in Kentucky. Studies show that overdoses have steadily risen over the past five years in Jessamine County and across the state.1 Luckily, drug rehab programs are more accessible than ever. Today, many accept Medicare, Medicaid, and discounted cash-pay for those…