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 or a loved one is struggling with addiction, finding a medication assisted treatment (MAT) clinic in Louisville, KY, can be a crucial first step toward recovery. MAT combines medication and therapy to help individuals manage their addiction and achieve lasting sobriety. But with so many options out there,…
Medication assisted treatment is increasingly essential for people across the U.S. who struggle with drug or alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, the country remains in an opioid epidemic caused by prescription and illicit substances such as fentanyl and heroin. Fortunately, Vivitrol can help. This medicine is commonly used in medication assisted treatment…
While prescription drugs like painkillers are common, they can lead to substance use disorder. When someone develops a dependence on prescription medications, detox is the first step in recovery. Detoxing from prescription drugs can be difficult without support. Learning how to detox from prescription drugs and when to seek addiction…
Vivitrol (naltrexone) can be an excellent choice for people who want to stop using opioids. Vivitrol is a medication assisted treatment that can help individuals wean off opioids and reduce the severity of withdrawal symptoms. How long can you take Vivitrol? What’s the length of Vivitrol treatment? Learning answers to…
The Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) monitors both fatal and non-fatal opioid-related overdoses. For Maricopa County, the incidence of non-fatal opioid overdoses stood at 46.7 per 100,000, while the fatality rate from opioid overdoses was 22.3 per 100,000.1 If you or a loved one is experiencing opioid addiction in…
As days grow longer and temperatures rise, addiction recovery patients are faced with unique challenges to their sobriety that are often overlooked. BrightView’s Rhonda Roper, LCSW, LISW, Vice President of Quality Operations for Kentucky, explored these challenges in the recent webinar “Summer Recovery: Patient Strategies to Manage AUD/SUD.” The discussion…
Medication assisted treatment has seen a significant rise in popularity, emerging as a vital component in the battle against opioid addiction. Among the drugs used in MAT, Suboxone has garnered attention for its effectiveness in reducing cravings and mitigating withdrawal symptoms. This growth in acceptance underscores a broader shift towards…
In recent years, the approach to treating substance use disorders has significantly evolved, with Medication assisted treatment gaining substantial popularity among healthcare professionals and patients alike. This rise is attributed to MAT’s effectiveness in reducing cravings and withdrawal symptoms, thereby improving the chances of long-term recovery. Furthermore, the increasing acceptance…
If you have ever tried unsuccessfully to recover from drug and alcohol addiction, you know how intense the withdrawal process can be. Thankfully, certain medications help ease those symptoms so you can get through withdrawal more comfortably. Medication for addiction treatment (MAT) programs can also help you manage cravings, which…
