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.
While the opioid-related mortality crisis continues to escalate, essential questions about addiction treatment in America remain unanswered. Different treatment programs offer different services, and even policymakers and regulatory bodies disagree on what constitutes quality addiction treatment. Our BrightView addiction treatment center staff has begun to answer some of these questions…
When a person with substance use disorder stops using drugs or alcohol, they will experience withdrawal symptoms and cravings for the substance. The severity of these symptoms will vary from person to person, but most people are through the worst of it by the end of the second week. However,…
Medically-assisted detox and medication management can make a tremendous difference in drug rehabilitation. Suboxone is a brand name of a buprenorphine/naloxone medication. Other brand names include Sublocade, Brixadi, and Subutex. It is used for opioid and opiate addiction treatment. Today, there are rehab clinics across the country and near Columbus…
Addiction is a serious problem, and it’s crucial to get help if you’re struggling with drugs or alcohol. If you need treatment and are covered by Medicaid, BrightView can help. We offer Medicaid drug rehab programs in North Carolina to provide you with the care you need to overcome your…
National Marijuana Awareness Month is an annual event highlighting the dangers of this increasingly popular drug. Every year, close to 50 million people use marijuana at least once. And roughly one in every 10 of those people will develop a marijuana use disorder. Awareness Month is an excellent opportunity to…
It may not always be clear that drinking has become a problem. Plenty of people drink when they socialize or to help them relax after a stressful day. Unfortunately, alcohol use does not solve problems and can instead interfere with your life. If you think you may need alcohol rehab…
Millions of people in the United States deal with alcohol dependence or alcohol use disorder (AUD), but only a fraction reach out for professional help. There are numerous reasons why a person may not want to enroll in a treatment program for AUD, so treatment centers try to adapt their…
Although millions of people throughout the country deal with alcohol use disorder (AUD), many avoid getting professional help. However, an alcohol rehab in Virginia can be your most powerful ally for overcoming AUD. If you or someone you loved would benefit from alcohol rehab in Virginia, reach out to BrightView…
Heroin is a powerful opioid drug that can hook users as early as the first use. The appeal of this drug is the euphoric feeling it imparts, making the individual using it feel happy, relaxed, and pain-free. Many people transition to heroin from prescription opioids when they can no longer…
