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.
Initial Study Finds Weight Loss Drugs Show Promise for Addiction Treatment While medications for addiction treatment are proven safe and effective, the options available are limited. The FDA has only approved three medication classes specifically for treating alcohol use disorders (AUD) and three for substance use disorders (SUD). Comparatively, there…
When someone in addiction treatment for a substance use disorder (SUD) has a return to use, or relapse, it may seem like treatment isn’t working. But it’s actually a common part of the process. As many as 60% of people in treatment will experience a return to use according to…
Withdrawal is a challenging part of recovery from substance use disorder, often marked by intense physical and emotional discomfort. Medication assisted treatment, or MAT, is one of the most effective ways to manage these withdrawal symptoms and support a smooth transition through the early stages of recovery. This approach, offered…
If you have been struggling to get sober but have not been able to make it past the withdrawal phase, a medication for addiction treatment (MAT) program can help you maintain your sobriety. Programs that use medication help patients feel relief from withdrawal symptoms and focus on developing healthy coping…
While many patients are unable to commit the time and resources required for inpatient treatment, some may still need a higher level of attention and support than a traditional outpatient program. Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) provide all the resources and assistance of traditional outpatient treatment within a more structured…
Treatment disparities are considered one of the biggest issues facing vulnerable populations when trying to access addiction treatment. BrightView’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Corey Waller, and SAMHSA’s Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Dr. Yngvild Olsen, sat down to discuss SAMHSA’s efforts to impact these issues. The…
Addiction is more than just the illicit drugs a person is using, as it often spirals into something much more all-encompassing – a vicious cycle that can hijack a person’s everyday behaviors, and choices and replaces them with unhealthy and unsafe habits. Unfortunately, there are people who do not understand…
Medication for addiction treatment (MAT) programs help people across the U.S. recover from opioid addiction every day. However, you may wonder, “Can you misuse suboxone?” Suboxone is a brand name of a buprenorphine/naloxone medication. Other brand names include Sublocade, Brixadi, and Subutex. While it serves a useful purpose, it’s important…
Alcohol dependence is a pervasive issue that affects millions of individuals and their families. Addressing this problem requires a multifaceted approach, and one of the most effective strategies is through a medication assisted treatment program. Exploring the numerous benefits of MAT for alcohol dependence, how it supports long-term recovery, and…