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.
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 8, 2023 Updated: August 20, 2024 Medication for addiction treatment (MAT) can greatly impact the success of someone’s recovery. One of the most effective medications for addiction treatment is suboxone. Suboxone is a brand name of a buprenorphine/naloxone medication. Other brand…
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 30, 2023 Updated: August 20, 2024 Seeking help for drug and alcohol addiction can be challenging for millions of Americans. There are many reasons for not seeking professional addiction treatment, and one of the most common reasons is the cost of…
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…
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 23, 2023 Updated: June 19, 2025 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…
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…
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 30, 2023 Updated: June 4, 2024 One medication used to treat substance use disorder is suboxone. Suboxone is a brand name of a buprenorphine/naloxone medication. Other brand names include Sublocade, Brixadi, and Subutex. This FDA-approved prescription medication helps patients safely manage…
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: December 1, 2022 Updated: February 21, 2024 Winchester, Virginia is a city in northern Virginia. Even though it is not a large city, it is near both Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland. Winchester is full of United States history, boasting several sites…
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Author read more Published: November 29, 2022 Updated: July 9, 2024 Just as with other mental health concerns, anxiety and addiction often go hand-in-hand. A person may use drugs or alcohol to help alleviate the symptoms of anxiety. This is especially true for…
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 1, 2022 Updated: November 4, 2022 Substance use disorders affect millions of Americans and their loved ones. From coast to coast, addiction takes a toll on individuals, families, and communities. The state of Virginia is no exception, including Virginia Beach. Those…
