How to Choose an Addiction Treatment Program
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 26, 2023 Updated: February 9, 2024
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Opioid Crisis: 4 TV Series Shining Light On This Health Epidemic
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 26, 2023 Updated: August 14, 2024 The opioid crisis has been sweeping the nation over the past several decades with fatal outcomes. The introduction of the prescription drug OxyContin in the late 1990s was just the beginning of what would turn into a national epidemic of opioid addiction. Later, this would snowball into synthetic opioid use, mainly heroin and fentanyl. When someone becomes addicted to opioids, the addiction often leads to intravenous drug use. With drug overdose deaths starting to decrease…
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Methadone Program Near Ocean City, Maryland
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 23, 2023 Updated: October 23, 2023 The use of medication assisted treatment (MAT) along with evidence-based behavioral therapy sessions can be a solution to helping those struggling with addiction. One of the most used medications in MAT programs is methadone. To begin your recovery journey, reach out to BrightView today by calling 8335104357! What is medication assisted treatment (MAT)? MAT provides a comprehensive approach to the treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs) with the use of medication and therapy. Medications in MAT…
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Finding Drug Rehab in Easton, Maryland
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 23, 2023 Updated: October 23, 2023 At BrightView, we understand that starting treatment for substance use disorders (SUDs) can be challenging. To remove barriers to care, accessibility and flexibility are crucial. For individuals who prefer minimal changes to their daily schedule, an outpatient treatment center with a comprehensive, multidisciplinary program is a great choice. To learn more about BrightView’s outpatient services, reach out by calling 8335104357 or schedule online. What is medication for addiction treatment? Medication for addiction treatment (MAT), formally…
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How Long Does Precipitated Withdrawal Last?
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Author read more Published: October 20, 2023 Updated: October 25, 2023 Opioid use disorder affects millions of Americans. However, 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. Remember that these medications do not come without risks. In fact, the incidence of precipitated withdrawal can be frightening if you do not know what to expect. Fortunately, being aware of the symptoms and treatment for precipitated withdrawal…
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What Is Meth Psychosis?
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 19, 2023 Updated: October 24, 2023 Meth addiction can impact every aspect of your life. For many people, meth use began as a way to enjoy themselves at parties, stay awake, and maintain energy. Unfortunately, methamphetamine use is dangerous and carries risks for physical and psychiatric health. If you or someone you care about has experienced a meth-related psychotic episode, you may have some important questions about it. What is methamphetamine psychosis? Can meth addiction treatment help someone who has been…
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What Is Suboxone and Is It Addictive?
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 18, 2023 Updated: June 4, 2024 Suboxone is a brand name of a buprenorphine/naloxone medication. Other brand names include Sublocade, Brixadi, and Subutex. This effective, FDA-approved medication is safe for long-term use and can help those recovering from opioid addiction in several ways. However, you might have questions about whether suboxone can be misused. At BrightView, we use suboxone in our medication for addiction treatment (MAT) program because it is safe and effective. Learn more about our MAT treatment program and…
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How Does Social Media Influence Addiction?
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 17, 2023 Updated: October 24, 2023 As more people use smartphones, the use of social media has also continued to grow. These days, teenagers aren’t the only ones connecting with their friends online. Adults are sharing photos, updating friends about their lives, and reconnecting with old friends through social media. If you struggle with addiction, you might wonder whether social media is impacting your use of drugs and alcohol. It’s easy to become influenced by other people. When that happens, you…
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Understanding the Harm Reduction Model in Addiction Treatment
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 16, 2023 Updated: February 21, 2024 Often, people who want to start treatment are apprehensive because of the possibility that they could slip up anywhere along the way. We get it. BrightView recognizes that addiction is not a well paved, one-way street. Addiction is a path with many obstacles, roadblocks, with twists and turns along the way. A lapse or “slip up” while someone is in recovery is certainly not inevitable, but it is also not uncommon. This is why BrightView…
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How to Focus on Yourself in Individual Therapy
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 15, 2023 Updated: October 24, 2023 Substance abuse treatment is a complicated and serious process. It not only requires the help and support of trained professionals but more importantly, an individual’s commitment and effort during individual addiction therapy. BrightView, a leading outpatient treatment center in Ohio, offers those who suffer from addiction a clear path to recovery and lifelong sobriety. Although it will not be easy, rest assured that if you or a loved one is faced with substance use disorder,…
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