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.
Featuring insights from BrightView Health Peer Support Specialist, Missy Adams The holidays are supposed to bring joy – the smell of favorite foods, the sound of laughter, and the comfort of being together. But for families navigating addiction or recovery, that same table can feel complicated. Old memories mix…
In the past year, nearly 28 million Americans met the criteria for an alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). That’s roughly one in ten people aged 12 and older. At the same time, surveys show fewer Americans are drinking, especially…
Walk into a gas station or vape shop and you may see small bottles, powders, or gummies labeled Kratom. Sometimes it’s advertised as a natural fix for pain, anxiety, or opioid withdrawal. Some even call it “Gas Station Heroin.” It’s legal. It’s easy to buy. And it’s far from safe.…
In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week – October 5th – 11th In 2021, nearly 19.4 million people age 12 and older had both a substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health condition, as reported by Columbia University’s Department of Psychiatry. Living with a both SUD and mental illness, often…
The Impact of Stress on Addiction and Recovery (2025 Update) Stress is a natural response that helps us rise to challenges, but chronic or overwhelming stress can fuel addiction and make recovery harder. Over the past year, new research has deepened our understanding of how stress affects the brain and…
In 2023, opioid overdose resulted in the deaths of 217 people every day, as reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This number is devastating and shocking – how did we end up here? The answer overwhelming turns to prescribed pain pills. Living with chronic pain…
Knowing fact from fiction is critical when it comes to the battle against addiction. While vast strides have been made in the awareness of and support around mental health, there is still a strong misunderstanding of addiction treatment and recovery. These common misconceptions contribute to the stigma of addiction, which…
Insights from BrightView’s Medical and Behavioral Health Experts: Dr. Deana Kimes & Rhonda Roper For too long, addiction has been misunderstood as a weakness, a failure, or a matter of willpower. But science tells a different story — one that reduces stigma, changes treatment, and saves lives. At BrightView, we…
Addiction never affects just one life. Neither does recovery. When referral partners—healthcare providers, courts, first responders, and community agencies—connect someone to treatment, the impact spreads far beyond the individual. Families heal, communities stabilize, and public safety improves. Missy: Why Harm Reduction Saves Lives “If You Can Do It, So…