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.
Nurses have always been on the front lines of the opioid crisis. They have the opportunity to recognize patients that might exhibit addictive behaviors. However, many nursing colleges have only recently added programs about preventing and treating opioid addiction. Associate professor in the department of acute and chronic care at…
1. Take better care of yourself. The survival instincts of dogs are strong, while they need humans to do things they cannot, like refilling their water and providing dog food – they always make time for themselves. Often times, family members will spend so much time focusing on their addicted…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report on Tuesday that states a plausible correlation between millions of cases of heart disease and other illnesses are linked to abuse and other physical and psychological harm suffered early in life. While, it is noted that the study does not…
Even after decades of research and study, there is no surefire cure for drug or alcohol addiction. In fact, most existing treatment methods lead to long-term recovery less than 50% of the time. Everything from self-initiated cold turkey detoxification to full-service 90-day inpatient residential treatments have yet to achieve consistently…
Amy [Parker of BrightView] says she was just 15 when she became dependent on opioids. When she overdosed, she says it was Narcan® (naloxone HCI) – a non-addictive medication, that when administered in time, can temporarily reverse the effects of a known or suspected opioid overdose – that revived her.…
In appreciation to our patients, our staff and our community partners – please join us for an afternoon celebration of fun activities. Chili cook off between a few local fire stations Pumpkin decorating booth and balloons for the kids Caramel apple station raffle prizes Corn hole and other fun activities…
Researchers’ best guess is that roughly 1 in 10 Americans misuse drugs. Although that doesn’t mean 10% of the population is addicted, it does mean that we can do more to prevents misuse, drug dependency, and addiction. A U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that doctors ask every adult patient…
Please join us for a celebration of our third anniversary as we thank our patients, partners, first responders, and staff! We will provide burgers, hot dogs, nachos, and snow cones – plus kid-friendly activities like “Touch a Truck” provided by the Colerain Township Fire Department! 6527 Colerain Avenue 3pm-6pm…
BrightView Opens New Treatment Center in Greater Toledo April 8, 2019; Eighth location brings proven outpatient addiction treatment to the region. BrightView provides comprehensive addiction treatment programs to those who need help the most. Since opening in 2015, BrightView has expanded throughout Ohio, recently opening in Toledo. All eight of…