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How Does Suboxone Work?

Medication Assisted Treatment, Recovery, Withdrawal

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 12, 2024 Updated: November 13, 2024 If you have been struggling to get sober but have not been able to make it past the withdrawal phase, a medication for addiction treatment (MAT) program can help you maintain your sobriety. Programs that use medication help patients feel relief from withdrawal symptoms and focus on developing healthy coping skills. If you have never been to a MAT clinic, you may wonder: How does Suboxone treatment work, exactly? What does the process entail? Knowing…

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Effects of Meth on the Body

Addiction Recovery, Meth Addiction Treatment, Recovery

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 6, 2024 Updated: November 13, 2024 Methamphetamine (meth) is a powerful stimulant drug that has become increasingly popular in recent years. The effects of meth on the body are extreme, and its impact on the mind can also be severe. It is essential for individuals who are using or have used this dangerous, highly addictive drug to seek professional help as soon as possible to address health complications. If you or a loved one is battling meth usage and ready to…

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Warning Signs of Fentanyl Abuse

Fentanyl Addiction Treatment, Opioid Addiction Treatment, Rehabilitation

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 1, 2024 Updated: October 17, 2024 Do you suspect someone in your life might be misusing fentanyl? This potent opioid drug is showing up in many street drugs today, so some people are unknowingly using it with other street drugs like heroin. And with a potency 50 times stronger than heroin, fentanyl is particularly dangerous. Help someone you care about avoid the consequences of fentanyl by encouraging them to enroll in a fentanyl addiction treatment program. If you notice the warning…

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How Heroin Addiction Affects Your Health

Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment Center, Heroin Addiction Treatment

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 29, 2024 Updated: October 28, 2024 Heroin is a very strong illicit opioid drug that can have a detrimental impact on your physical, emotional, and mental health. As this street drug continues to fuel the current opioid epidemic, it is crucial to understand how heroin addiction affects your health, the signs of heroin addiction, and what you can do to overcome dependence on this powerful substance. If you or someone in your life is addicted to heroin, it is important to…

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Pink Cocaine: The Dangerous Designer Drug in the News

Substance Abuse Treatment

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 23, 2024 Updated: October 23, 2024 3 Things You Need to Know   A news search on “pink cocaine” shows a dramatic spike in coverage over the past few weeks. Here’s what you need to know about this seemingly new party drug – also known as “tusi”. 1. It’s Not Cocaine: There’s usually no cocaine in this illicit substance. Most samples of this synthetic drug contain a mix of less expensive stimulants and depressants, according to experts. In addition to caffeine,…

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Tips to Avoid Relapse After Treatment

Recovery, Rehabilitation, Relapse Prevention

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 22, 2024 Updated: October 28, 2024 Recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) is certainly a challenge, but the real test begins after you complete an addiction treatment program. Although you have successfully refrained from using substances during your program, the risk of relapse remains a concern. The good news is that there are steps you can take to maintain your sobriety and avoid falling back into harmful habits. If you need help avoiding relapse after treatment, you may benefit from an…

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How Fast Can Someone Get Addicted to Heroin?

Heroin Addiction Treatment, Opioid Addiction Treatment, Recovery

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 22, 2024 Updated: November 27, 2024 Heroin addiction is one of the most powerful and dangerous dependencies someone can develop. Known for its potent effects, heroin is an opioid that hijacks the brain’s reward system, often leading to addiction in an alarmingly short period of time. While the exact timeline for addiction…

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Recovery For All: Tackling Treatment Disparities in Vulnerable Populations

Addiction Recovery, Medication Assisted Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 18, 2024 Updated: October 19, 2024 Treatment disparities are considered one of the biggest issues facing vulnerable populations when trying to access addiction treatment. BrightView’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Corey Waller, and SAMHSA’s Director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), Dr. Yngvild Olsen, sat down to discuss SAMHSA’s efforts to impact these issues. The conversation focused on how barriers including housing instability, transportation, language differences, and social factors prevent many underserved communities from accessing care. Their insights often pointed…

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The Importance of a Relapse Program

Addiction Recovery, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Treatment

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 15, 2024 Updated: October 28, 2024 Addiction recovery is often not as simple as quitting drugs or alcohol and avoiding them for life. There are ups and downs, times when you feel highly committed to sobriety and times when you feel triggered or tempted to self-medicate. It is when you feel especially vulnerable to relapse that you need extra support and guidance to stay on your path, which is where an addiction relapse program comes in.  Whether you are considering addiction…

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