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'How do we support you:' BrightView Addiction Treatment Center recognized Bedford County's Family Drug Court program
September is National Recovery Month and nearly 500 thousand adults in Virginia struggle with addiction. BrightView Addiction Treatment Center in Lynchburg took the chance to recognize Bedford County's Family Drug Court program on Tuesday. The Bedford Family Treatment Docket includes child services and social services, which is unique to drug courts in Southwest and Central Virginia.Second annual "Recovery Palooza" hosts over 65 vendors
The second annual Recovery Palooza had a crowd of people in Genoa Park over the weekend. The event is put on by BrightView Health Addiction Treatment Center. The event celebrates effective outpatient addiction treatment.BrightView Health community outreach manager named first NKY Reentry Champion
“I was a little bit distracted at the beginning when they were reading who was winning the award—I was trying to get registered to win the big TV,” Community Outreach Manager at BrightView Health Rebecca Bollens said. “It was buffering and buffering; finally, I gave up because they were talking about this person that’s winning this fabulous award, and I thought, ‘Wow, this is really great. I wonder who it is.'”'The right thing to do'; Metro Public Works employees save man's life while on the job
Several people were frantically waving for help as they pulled a young man from his car, suffering from an apparent drug overdose. Gardner, who is a retired firefighter, and McKinney stopped and quickly jumped into action once they learned the man was not breathing and had no pulse. Brightview Health employees Sari Cason and Crystal Barajas also stopped to assist and provided additional Narcan.Extended Conversations: Substance Use in Massachusetts
Will LaCouture, the Outreach Director for BrightView Massachusetts, which comprises 12 addiction recovery centers throughout the state, joins host James Milan to discuss the urgent public health crisis around fentanyl and other opioids, including the recent emergence of tranq, which is particularly concerning because Narcan cannot be used to treat an overdose. Will also addresses common myths about addiction and treatment.The CAREER Act is in action in Eastern Kentucky
Addiction Recovery in Kentucky is being supported through government funding from the CAREER Act or The Comprehensive Addiction Recovery through Effective Employment and Reentry.
The bill was introduced for reauthorization in June after it was originally filed in in 2018. U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and Congressman Andy Barr, worked to pass this bill because of the issues the Commonwealth has with substance use disorders.
BrightView opens a new outpatient treatment location in Pikeville
BrightView has opened its 17th Kentucky location in Pikeville.
BrightView works with patients to come up with the best plan for recovering from substance use disorders. Patients are required to set up their next appointment before leaving.
BrightView Health Talks Importance of Addiction Treatment
Overdose deaths in Kentucky have declined for the first time in four years, but the problem is far from over. That is why it is important to keep discussing the topic of addiction treatment.New addiction treatment center opens in Covington: ‘We don’t want to turn anyone away’
“People at Brightview across all of our states, they have some connection to addiction,” said David McDonald Jr., Brightview’s public relations manager, during a tour he gave LINK nky of the new facility in Covington, which opened on Monday. “My parents both went through it, and I had a cousin that passed after an overdose.”BrightView marks 1 year anniversary of addiction treatment in Roanoke
BrightView Roanoke Addiction Treatment Center is marking a milestone with its one-year anniversary of providing effective outpatient addiction treatment. The center celebrated the occasion with a special event on Thursday, including an awards presentation to patients who have successfully accomplished sobriety.'A good step in the right direction': Kentucky overdose deaths decline for first time in four years
Overdose deaths in Kentucky have declined for the first time in four years. The Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC) reported that 2,127 people died from a drug overdose in 2022 — a 5% decrease from the 2,257 overdose deaths in 2021.The FDA approves the sale of Narcan without a prescription - substance use professional reacts
The FDA has approved Narcan for over the counter sales. You can now buy it without a prescription and don’t have to ask a pharmacist for it. Sari Cason with Brightview Health said she was excited to hear the news, calling the impact life-saving.
Animal tranquilizer makes street drugs more dangerous. Cape Codders explain what to know.
In Massachusetts, an animal tranquilizer called xylazine, often known as “tranq,” is making its way into the drug supply system.
Accessible addiction treatment for African Americans
According to the CDC, overdose deaths among Black men increased more than 200% since 2015 and more than 144% among Black women. Even more troubling, a study by the Yale University Department of Psychiatry found that 90% of African American people in the U.S. who need addiction treatment do not get it.Doctor warns Kentucky of sedative 'Tranq' spreading across the country
A powerful sedative for large animals is being detected in a growing number of human overdose deaths. The drug is spreading across the country. It's called Xylazine. On the street, it’s known as "Tranq," "K," "Sleep Cut," or even "Zombie Drug." The DEA said it’s only authorized for use in the U.S. by veterinarians.Extended Conversations: Concerns over animal tranquilizer street drug
Fentanyl is deadly on its own and now it's being laced with more dangerous drug used as an animal tranquilizer.Patient Appreciation Week brings warmth and recognition to all involved
Brightview Health of Madisonville and Henderson have been celebrating Patient Appreciation week by providing active patients with a self-serve coffee and hot cocoa bar and free hygiene bags as a way for them to warm up with a drink and to ‘feel the love’ from their Brightview family.Virginia Focus - BrightView Health & Addiction
Addiction is a topic that affects everyone. What was once regarded as poor judgement or a moral failure, research has lead experts to now say there are four levels of addiction: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual and each one plays a role in both falling into or getting out of addiction. As well, the term addiction is no longer limited to the use of illegal, mind-altering chemicals. There are even some addictions that are socially acceptable.BrightView Benton celebrating one year of impacting lives
BrightView’s Benton addiction treatment center is kicking off the new year by celebrating one year of providing outpatient addiction treatment in Marshall County.Pear Therapeutics and BrightView Health Expand Pilot Program to Provide Prescription Digital Therapeutics for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
Pear Therapeutics, Inc., announced today the expansion of its collaboration with BrightView Health, an addiction treatment provider that offers evidence-based, outpatient addiction treatment programs. This initiative is designed to provide eligible adults suffering from substance use disorder (SUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD) access to reSET® and reSET-O®.BrightView emphasizes importance of availability of naloxone
Community health organizations and law enforcement have been coming together in recent months in an effort to help prevent these deaths. A key part of that effort is increased access and availability of naloxone, a medication that can reverse overdoses involving heroin, fentanyl, and other opioids when given in time.
Extended Conversations: Breaking down addiction barriers
The impact of substance and alcohol use disorders on Black Americans is a complex issue. Research shows long-held stereotypes about race and addiction are impacting access to treatment and patient outcomes. It is critical for the behavioral health community to discuss these differences.BrightView Leitchfield Celebrates Patients & Community Partners 1 Year After Opening
“It’s just a really good place,” Patient Donald Barger said at the celebration, explaining that the combination of counseling, medication, and case management all work together to help patients. He encouraged others considering seeking help to do so, and to be completely honest with staff members, “and they will help you.”Brightview Lynchburg marks one year of saving lives in the Hill City
“Unless you’ve used drugs and been in a situation, you don’t understand what it’s like,” Jessica Holdren said.
Jessica found herself in the middle of addiction, and turned to BrightView Health in Lynchburg for help.
