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.
It is estimated that more than 20 million people battle substance abuse disorders costing Americans billions in healthcare expenses, workplace disruption, and legal fees. The National Institute on Drug Abuse carefully monitors and substance abuse disorders in the United States and the trends in the most commonly used addictive drugs.…
March 1st has been designated as Self-Injury Awareness Day around the world. This grassroots event brings awareness to the dangers of self-harm and self-injury and educates people about the signs and symptoms indicating that a loved one may need self-harm treatment at an outpatient or intensive outpatient program. At BrightView,…
The goal of both inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment is recovery. The difference, however, is the location. While inpatient treatment involves living on-site at a treatment center, outpatient care is for those who need more flexibility in their schedules. At BrightView, we only offer addiction treatment programs that afford patients…
We are living in times of high stress, uncertainty, and fear. However, that is no reason not to receive the addiction treatment that you need to get on the road to recovery. Telehealth outpatient therapy is an available option to treat your substance use disorder starting now and has many…
Medication-assisted treatment is an important substance abuse treatment used to decrease the severity of withdrawal symptoms. Suboxone, an opioid antagonist, serves to reduce a patient’s dependence on opioids for the long haul. While it is an effective drug addiction treatment, many people may not be aware of its efficacy or…
Choosing an addiction treatment center for you or someone you love can be overwhelming and stressful. Unfortunately, there are quite a few programs out there that engage in unethical practices and deceptive marketing. With the number and type of addiction treatment centers on the rise, it is more important than…
As part of a comprehensive approach to substance abuse treatment, BrightView offers medication management treatment. Combined with counseling services and cognitive-behavioral therapies, medication assisted treatment (MAT) is an effective way for substance users to get on the road to recovery. What Is Medication Management? Drugs and alcohol interfere with the brain’s…
When dealing with a substance use issue, life can feel overwhelming. You may not see a way out of your situation and wonder if there is hope for your condition. Addiction recovery is a journey that you must start and continue one step at a time. Some people delay taking…
Dealing with an addiction issue is a difficult and complex situation. There are many barriers to addiction recovery that hinder people from healing. Recovery is a lifelong journey that requires perseverance and the proper support and recovery tools. If you are going through an addiction crisis, you’re not alone. Millions…
