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.
If alcohol use has started to take control of your life, you may wonder what an alcohol addiction treatment program entails. It is natural to feel hesitant when you do not know what lies ahead. Learning more about what to expect from an outpatient alcohol addiction treatment program can help…
How Can You Support a Loved One Struggling with Addiction? When a loved one suffers from addiction, it’s normal to want to help. But you may not know where to begin. Here are some tips for supporting a loved one who is struggling with an alcohol or substance use disorder.…
While vast strides have been made in the awareness of and support around mental health, addiction continues to be a misunderstood subject with many misconceptions. These 8 misconceptions help contribute to the stigma of addiction, which is why it is essential we better understand the topic. 1. Addiction is…
As days grow longer and temperatures rise, addiction recovery patients are faced with unique challenges to their sobriety that are often overlooked. BrightView’s Rhonda Roper, LCSW, LISW, Vice President of Quality Operations for Kentucky, explored these challenges in the recent webinar “Summer Recovery: Patient Strategies to Manage AUD/SUD.” The discussion…
In North Carolina, the number of drug overdose deaths caused by illicit substances or medications increased by nearly 1,000 fatalities, jumping from 2,352 in 2019 to 3,304 in 2020. Moreover, around 15,000 emergency department visits were associated with drug overdoses in 2020.1 If you or a loved one is struggling…
Illicit fentanyl remains the leading substance causing overdose fatalities, making up 72.5% of such deaths nationwide in 2022. The high availability of low-cost, potent methamphetamine further exacerbated the total overdose deaths in the state of Kentucky.1 If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, finding the right treatment…
Middletown is one of the towns most impacted by opioid addiction in Butler County. Between 2016 and 2018, there were a total of 1,991 overdoses recorded, 204 of which were fatal.1 Although these statistics are unsettling, the opioid epidemic does not have to continue taking lives. Learning how to find…
According to Randolph County’s 2019 Community Health Assessment, drug and alcohol abuse impacts a majority of residents. Of those who completed the survey, 77.03% (684 respondents) admitted to participating in drug use, and 63.85% (567 respondents) stated that they engaged in alcohol abuse.1 With statistics like these, it is clear…
Suboxone is a brand name of a buprenorphine/naloxone medication. Other brand names include Sublocade, Brixadi, and Subutex. This effective, FDA-approved medication is safe for long-term use and can help those recovering from opioid addiction in several ways. However, you might have questions about whether suboxone can be misused. At BrightView,…
