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Safe Opioid Agonist Medications

Drug Addiction Treatment, Medication Assisted Treatment, Opioid Addiction Treatment

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Author Dan Bielecki, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS Dan Bielecki, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS Dan is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with supervision designation (LPCC-S) and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor… read more Published: October 13, 2021 Updated: October 6, 2021 Withdrawing from opioids can result in a variety of uncomfortable physical and psychological symptoms. Many people find it difficult to get through the entire withdrawal period before relapsing and taking the drug again to relieve the discomfort. This is why beginning recovery on your own at…

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How Does Vivitrol Treatment Work

Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Medication Assisted Treatment

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Author read more Published: October 11, 2021 Updated: October 8, 2021 As with quitting any other addictive drug, discontinuing opioid use can result in various withdrawal symptoms, including intense cravings for the drug. Opioid cravings can make it extremely challenging to refrain from using the drug again. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) can help alleviate opioid cravings and reduce the temptation to use. Vivitrol treatment for opioid addiction is one such option that can help support a successful recovery. Do not let worries over…

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How Addiction Therapy Deals With Triggers

Recovery, Rehabilitation, Substance Abuse Treatment, Uncategorized

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Author read more Published: October 9, 2021 Updated: October 8, 2021 Getting through withdrawal from drugs or alcohol is one of the first accomplishments you will achieve on your recovery journey. After this period, you will work to build the healthy coping skills you need to maintain your sobriety. Willpower is not always enough to help you avoid giving in to your cravings, but with the help of an addiction therapy program, you can find healthy, effective ways to deal with common addiction…

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Family History and Addiction

Recovery, Substance Abuse Treatment

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Author Dan Bielecki, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS Dan Bielecki, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS Dan is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with supervision designation (LPCC-S) and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor… read more Published: October 7, 2021 Updated: October 23, 2023 If you have ever sought substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, you are likely familiar with the addiction treatment assessment. An admission specialist takes your vital signs and asks questions about your substance use and your family history. You may wonder why addiction treatment centers want to…

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Medication Assisted Treatment in Chesapeake, VA

Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Medication Assisted Treatment

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Author Dan Bielecki, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS Dan Bielecki, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS Dan is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with supervision designation (LPCC-S) and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor… read more Published: October 6, 2021 Updated: October 6, 2021 Although substance use disorder has increased over the years, addiction treatment has advanced to improve recovery rates. Medication assisted treatment (MAT) is a highly effective treatment approach for alcohol and opioid use disorders. Getting help from evidence-based programs, like those at BrightView’s Chesapeake, VA addiction treatment…

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Healthy Addiction Coping Skills

Recovery, Rehabilitation, Substance Abuse Treatment

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Author read more Published: October 5, 2021 Updated: October 5, 2021 To achieve long-term success in recovery, it’s important to develop healthy addiction coping skills. It can be difficult to build these coping skills on your own since it is often a lack of these skills that contributed to substance abuse initially. In outpatient addiction treatment programs, you’ll find the support and resources you need to heal. At BrightView, our goal is to provide you with the necessary tools for lasting recovery. Addiction…

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Drug Addiction Quotes to Help You Through Recovery

Recovery, Rehabilitation, Uncategorized

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Author Dan Bielecki, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS Dan Bielecki, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS Dan is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with supervision designation (LPCC-S) and a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor… read more Published: September 29, 2021 Updated: September 14, 2021 Drug addiction recovery can be incredibly challenging, but you can make it through with professional help from a drug addiction treatment program. Your care team will be there for you when you experience cravings, withdrawal symptoms, and triggers. As you go through therapy, your counselors may…

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Finding a Medicaid Drug Rehab in Lexington

Drug Addiction Treatment, Medicaid Rehab Centers, Substance Abuse Treatment

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Author read more Published: September 25, 2021 Updated: September 14, 2021 Although drug and alcohol addiction is a serious problem that can cause lasting problems when left untreated, millions of Americans never get the help they need. There are many reasons for not seeking professional addiction treatment. One of the most common reasons is the cost of addiction treatment programs, which can be fairly steep if paid out of pocket. However, with state and federal health insurance programs like Medicaid, the cost of…

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Does Alcohol Rehab Work?

Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Substance Abuse Treatment

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Author read more Published: September 23, 2021 Updated: October 1, 2021 Determining the efficacy of an alcohol addiction treatment program is not a simple task, and there is no definite answer. While no alcohol recovery programs can boast a 100% success rate because many variables can affect whether alcohol rehab will work for an individual, BrightView offers high-quality care that can help those who are committed to treatment. At BrightView, we understand that trying to overcome alcohol addiction can be a challenging feat.…

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Average Cost of Drug Rehab in Kentucky

Drug Addiction Treatment, Medication Assisted Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Author read more Published: September 20, 2021 Updated: September 21, 2021 One of the most common concerns about getting help from a drug rehab is the cost of treatment. No one wants to go into debt on the road to recovery. However, by carefully selecting your drug treatment program, you can find an affordable option. BrightView’s Lexington, KY addiction treatment center provides affordable drug rehab covered by many health insurance plans, so you can focus on getting clean. When looking for an effective,…

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