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3 Reasons to Check into an Addiction Treatment Center in Ohio

Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 9, 2020 Updated: June 24, 2021 Why should you get help for your drug addiction? You may think you’re managing it well right now, that you are going to work or school, and meeting at-home expectations. Why do you need, then, to get help? Our Ohio addiction treatment center at BrightView is designed to give you hope for a life without drugs and alcohol, one that gives you more control over your future. Learn what an addiction treatment program can do…

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Benefits of a Marijuana Addiction Treatment Program

Drug Addiction Treatment, Outpatient Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 5, 2020 Updated: February 8, 2024 Could you have a marijuana addiction? Many people believe this drug is not habit-forming or that it is even safe to use every day, but this is not the case. For many people, it can create an addiction and, over time, that can create serious health problems. If you are using it and have developed a drug addiction, we encourage you to reach out to our team for our marijuana use disorder treatment program. At…

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What Are Symptoms of Opiate Withdrawal?

Drug Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment, Withdrawal

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 1, 2020 Updated: November 1, 2020 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. At BrightView, we offer a comprehensive opiate use disorder treatment center that can help you get through this difficult experience. Common Symptoms of Opiate Withdrawal…

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What is Gabapentin? Is it Addictive?

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By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 26, 2020 Updated: October 26, 2020 Gabapentin, which is marketed as Neurontin, is a medication that has come under scrutiny lately, for its potentially additive characteristics.  So, what is Gabapentin prescribed for, and exactly how addictive is it? Gabapentin is an anti-epileptic drug, used to treat partial seizures in adults and children ages 3 years and up.  It can also be prescribed to treat minor to mild pain.  Another drug that is a close second to Gabapentin is Pregabalin, which is…

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Most Addictive Drugs in Lexington, Kentucky

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By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 19, 2020 Updated: October 19, 2020 Do you know what the Top 10 Most Addictive Drugs in Lexington, Kentucky are? You might be surprised at what is on the list. If you need help with addiction, call 888-501-9865. Drug addiction should be taken very seriously. In the United States alone, there are millions of Americans struggling with some form of drug addiction. Nearly two in five Kentucky adults in 2019 said they knew someone who misused prescription pain meds, compared to about one in five for meth and…

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Is Marijuana Addictive?

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By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 12, 2020 Updated: May 19, 2021 Marijuana or “weed” is becoming increasingly more acceptable in our society. It is the most commonly used substance after alcohol and tobacco. Recently, the legal ramifications of being caught with marijuana or dealing it are becoming less and less punitive in the eyes of the law. Also, with recreational marijuana use becoming legal across many states, a lot of people have conflicting and extremely different views of marijuana.  Today there is also a relatively decent…

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What Does National Recovery Month Mean To You? We Asked A Few of Our Peer Recovery Specialists For Their Answers

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By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 15, 2020 Updated: September 15, 2020 To shine a light on National Recovery Month, BrightView is excited to continue celebrating the theme, #VoicesOfRecovery. What better way to express this than with our staff’s voices who understand this journey of sobriety? Our Peer Recovery Support Specialists are one of a kind; they have experienced addiction, and now they triumph in recovery. Their testimonies are living proof that healing can happen, no matter how difficult it seems. We posed this question, “What does National…

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Most Addictive Drugs in Columbus, Ohio

Most Addictive Drugs in Columbus, Ohio

Drug Addiction Treatment, Outpatient Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 2, 2020 Updated: August 1, 2021 You might be surprised at what the most addictive drugs are. From illicit drugs to commonly prescribed substances, this list encompasses the substances that can cause physical and psychological dependence. Drug addiction should be taken very seriously. In the United States alone, there are millions of Americans struggling with some form of drug addiction. In 2015, 45 percent of all fatal overdoses in Ohio were caused by heroin. Alcohol and marijuana abuse among adolescents in…

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Today is International Overdose Awareness Day: Everything You Need To Know

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By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 31, 2020 Updated: August 31, 2020 In recognition of today, August 31st, being International Overdose Awareness Day, BrightView wants to make sure that everyone is informed of the signs and potential causes of an opioid overdose as well as what happens to your body during an overdose. Lastly, where someone can find the life-saving antidote, Narcan (naloxone). More commonly known signs of an opioid overdose involve someone nodding out, slurred speech, and overall unresponsiveness. But there are lesser known signs of…

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Saving Money and Budgeting in Recovery

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By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 12, 2020 Updated: August 12, 2020 Being in recovery and looking back on how much money one has spent in their active addiction can be an incredibly frustrating feeling.  Therefore, money management can be a sensitive subject for some people in recovery.  Most people, while they were in active addiction, can collectively agree that they had spent a lot of money on illicit drugs and other purchases that all circled back to their habit or drug of choice.  That does not…

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