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.
If you have been diagnosed with an opioid use disorder (OUD), you may wonder how methadone medication assisted treatment (MAT) can help. Methadone has long been used to help people ease off their dependence on opioid drugs such as heroin and prescription opioids like oxycodone and hydrocodone. If the thought…
Over the past year, more services have become virtual, and therapy is no exception. Many people love the ease and convenience of receiving therapy right in the comfort of their own homes. If you have never tried telehealth therapy before, the holiday season is a great time to try it…
The incidence of drug overdose deaths has increased significantly in Kentucky over the past several years, bringing to the forefront the need for more MAT clinics in Kentucky. While these fatalities were not all necessarily related to opioid use, dependence on heroin and prescription opioids continue to be a problem…
When you take the step to get help for substance use disorder, you may be hard on yourself if you relapse before completing treatment. However, you must realize that recovery is a journey with many detours. Relapse is a normal part of that journey, so you must not beat yourself…
Heroin is a powerful opioid drug that can hook users as early as the first use. The appeal of this drug is the euphoric feeling it imparts, making the individual using it feel happy, relaxed, and pain-free. Many people transition to heroin from prescription opioids when they can no longer…
Stimulant medications are prescribed to treat conditions like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. These prescription stimulants help people with these conditions maintain better focus and concentration as well as increase alertness so they can function better at work, school, and home. While these medications can be life-changing for those who…
Withdrawing from opioids can result in a variety of uncomfortable physical and psychological symptoms. Many people find it difficult to get through the entire withdrawal period before relapsing and taking the drug again to relieve the discomfort. This is why beginning recovery on your own at home is not usually…
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…