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.
Opioid addiction has been an increasing problem throughout the United States. Opioids are incredibly addictive and challenging to quit, so even people who use them as prescribed for pain run the risk of developing an addiction. Once you are dependent on opioids, the withdrawal symptoms can be so uncomfortable that…
Millions of people in the United States use drugs daily to alleviate stress, anxiety, pain, and insomnia. Some of these drugs are prescribed by doctors, while others are obtained illicitly for self-medication. Meth, for example, is a powerful stimulant that is often abused for its euphoric effects. Any use of…
Did you know that more than 80% of Kentuckians are 45 minutes or less from a BrightView center? More than 50% are even closer, being only 30 minutes or less away. This makes BrightView centers the ideal option for people looking for medication assisted treatment (MAT) programs in Louisville, Kentucky. Accessibility…
Opioid use disorder affects millions of Americans, but with the help of Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT) and medications created to reverse an overdose, many lives have been saved and changed for the better. However, these medications do not come without risks, and the incidence of precipitated withdrawal can be…
If you are ready to stop using drugs, one of the most common questions is how to get drugs out of your system. While there is a multitude of complex or dangerous ways to attempt to rid your body of drugs faster, the best ways to do so are relatively…
When a person with substance use disorder stops using drugs or alcohol, they will experience withdrawal symptoms and cravings for the substance. The severity of these symptoms will vary from person to person, but most people are through the worst of it by the end of the second week. However,…
Many people avoid going into treatment for substance use disorder because they are worried about withdrawal symptoms. Treatment centers now offer medication assisted treatment to help manage these symptoms to get you through withdrawal in comfort. However, some medications can instigate immediate withdrawal if administered too soon after your last…
For many people, having a drink or two after work or arriving home is an everyday occurrence. Others engage in binge drinking, which can lead to alcohol poisoning as the body cannot process the alcohol out of the body as quickly as it is consumed. Most people do not realize…
Alcohol addiction is a very real condition. For many, alcohol addiction happens gradually, after regular alcohol consumption becomes a habit. In all situations, it’s critical not to overlook what’s happening to you. If you have addiction withdrawal of any type, including alcohol withdrawal symptoms, you may be unsure what to…
