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BRIGHTVIEW DOCUMENTARY PROFILES COMPLEXITY OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

When the numbers are as high as 48.7 million people struggling with addiction in the United States and 300 overdose deaths in the U.S. daily, it’s hard to see the people who are the statistics.

A new documentary released by BrightView uncovers real-world examples of people who have suffered from and overcome addiction purposefully. This powerful film brings to life the reality of this national health crisis and the hope for anyone with this disease.

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10/30/2024

New documentary 'Addiction Ultimatum' by BrightView Health confronts addiction & recovery

A new documentary released by BrightView Health shines a light on the growing issue of addiction. BrightView’s Medical Director Dr. Gilbert Schmidt and the Film’s Producer David McDonald discuss the documentary, Addiction Ultimatum: Jail, Death, Recovery that premieres on October 30th from 7pm-9pm, inviting people to join to help remove the stigmas that surrounds this devastating disease.
10/24/2024

Fatal drug overdoses are falling in Virginia, North Carolina. Here's why.

The number of people dying from fatal drug overdoses is dropping nationwide, as well as in Virginia and North Carolina, CDC data shows. April 2024 is 15 percent lower than April 2023 in Virginia, according to the preliminary data.
10/11/2024

‘Recovery Out Loud’ 2024 offers hope, celebrates successes

We come together, one, to honor those individuals that are in recovery from substance use disorders, as well as the different service providers that make recovery possible,” Jewel White, community outreach manager for Brightview Health, said. “Today, we have a lot of community agencies, we have some probation departments, some courts that are present here. We have representation of all different types of entities that support individuals that are in recovery.”
09/16/2024

Hundreds gather in Frankfort for Recovery Advocacy Day 2024

BrightView Kentucky team members were proud to be at the Kentucky state capitol today. In addition to signing a proclamation about September's recovery month, @Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced several counties that are "Recovery Ready" including Pulaski County -- home to our Somerset facility.
09/10/2024

Hampton Roads, VA woman says addiction treatment center saved her life

"I was a monster," said Labell. 'When you're addicted to drugs you don't have any regard for anyone else's feelings because you feeling ok is all that matters," After a few years, she said it then overtook her adult life. "I lost my car I lost my home, I lost my children, I don't think it gets any worse than that," explained Labell.
04/05/2024

Navigating Recovery Through The Courts: Officials Learn How To Help

First Justice Lisa F. Edmonds recalls sitting at her bench under the low ceilings of the Falmouth District Courthouse, listening to a defense attorney list acronym after acronym: abbreviated stages of substance use care recommended for the attorney’s client. She said she turned to the clerk beside her and asked for clarification on the alphabet soup of terms indicating the steps along the way to recovery.

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