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Are you or someone you know struggling with opioid addiction? Suboxone can be an effective medication used as part of a treatment program to fight substance use disorder and start the journey toward recovery. Opioid addiction is a challenging battle that affects not just the individual, but also their family,…
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, medication assisted treatment (MAT) can be a life-changing solution. MAT is a proven approach that combines medication with counseling and behavioral therapies to treat substance use disorders effectively. You can take the first step toward recovery and a healthier life…
All drugs and alcohol can cause various side effects, typically a combination of physical, mental, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. Some drugs have more detrimental effects, particularly crystal methamphetamine, also known as crystal meth. Some of the physical signs of meth addiction are only temporary, but others can result in long-term…
Drug overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., surpassing the number of fatalities due to car accidents. Sadly, some of the world’s most dangerous drugs are responsible for rising accidental overdose death rates. What are the most dangerous drugs? Knowing more about the most hazardous…
There can be many misconceptions about advocacy and its potential to drive positive change. Understanding the different types of advocacy can help you provide more effective addiction treatment. Mental Health America‘s Catherine Reynolds joined BrightView recently to share her own experience with advocacy and how we must advocate for ourselves,…
The opioid epidemic continues to impact Randolph County, with approximately 10% of overdoses resulting in fatalities each year.1 This statistic can be frightening, but with the help of medications like suboxone, hope can be restored. Finding a clinic in Asheboro, NC, is crucial for reducing opioid-related deaths in the state. …
Arizona ranks in the top 10 states for rates of drug use, with about 9.52% of residents reporting having used illicit drugs within the past month, while the average in the U.S. is slightly lower at 8.82%.1 Even more startling is that the rate of drug-induced deaths in the state…
Fentanyl, a potent opioid, has been responsible for over 4,000 deaths in Maryland in 2022 and 2023 alone.1 This is significantly higher than fatalities due to prescription opioids, which claimed slightly over 600 lives during the same time period. To combat this ongoing issue, suboxone is incorporated into addiction treatment…
Despite increased access to Narcan (or naloxone), drug overdoses in Randolph County have remained high for the past few years, with 664 overdoses in 2019 and 589 in 2023.1 And out of the 589 overdoses this year, 55 of those were fatal. Illegal drugs were involved in the vast majority…
