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.
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…
Opioid addiction is a significant challenge affecting countless individuals and their families. One effective approach to tackling this issue is through a medication assisted treatment program. This comprehensive method combines medications with counseling and behavioral therapies, providing a holistic solution to opioid dependency. Learning how MAT can reduce opioid cravings…
Remote Outpatient Addiction Treatment Expands Patient Recovery Options Telehealth-Based Opioid Treatment (TBOT) involves receiving treatment online, typically through secure video conferencing. These remote treatment programs offer flexibility to patients with their recovery plans or who are stable in their recovery. Key Takeaways While the COVID-19 pandemic made TBOTs a…
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…
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…
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…