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…
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…
Do you need help with heroin addiction? If you know you are using heroin and struggling to stop doing so, recognize that this isn’t your fault. As a highly addictive drug, it’s making it nearly impossible to stop using on your own. However, our heroin use disorder treatment program can…
Opiates are highly addictive substances. That means your body and brain become so used to them, not taking them can lead to numerous health complications as well as cravings. When it’s hard to stop using opiates, or you feel ill when you do, that could mean you’re experiencing opiate withdrawal.…
