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: September 19, 2024 Updated: September 25, 2024 If you or a loved one is struggling with opiate addiction, it’s important to understand the opiate withdrawal timeframe. Withdrawal can be a highly unpleasant experience, but it’s a necessary step in the drug addiction…
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 29, 2023 Updated: February 21, 2024 When it comes to addiction treatment, it’s important to understand the different types of drugs and their effects on the body. Many wonder if Klonopin, a commonly prescribed benzodiazepine, is an opioid. Is Klonopin an…
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 22, 2023 Updated: September 24, 2024 Phentermine is a prescription medication used to help with weight loss. It works by suppressing appetite and increasing energy levels, making it easier to stick to a calorie-restricted diet. While it can be an effective…
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 15, 2023 Updated: October 23, 2023 Vyvanse is a medication often prescribed to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and is sometimes used to treat binge eating disorder. However, when misused, it can be dangerous and highly addictive. Vyvanse addiction can be dangerous…
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 1, 2023 Updated: September 22, 2023 Flakka, also known as alpha-PVP, is a highly addictive synthetic drug relatively new to the market. It is a crystal-like substance commonly compared to bath salts that can be snorted, swallowed, or smoked. Its unpredictable…
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 6, 2023 Updated: February 24, 2023 Neither drug tolerance nor dependence should be taken lightly, as both could potentially lead to a substance use disorder that requires professional treatment. If you or a loved one is struggling with a substance use…
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Author read more Published: December 23, 2022 Updated: January 5, 2023 Opioid addiction has been an increasing problem throughout the United States. Opioids are incredibly addictive and challenging to quit, so even people who use them as prescribed for pain run the risk…
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Author read more Published: October 19, 2021 Updated: October 8, 2021 Stimulant medications are prescribed to treat conditions like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. These prescription stimulants help people with these conditions maintain better focus and concentration as well as increase alertness so…
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…
