Am I Sober If I Just Smoke Marijuana?

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 9, 2024 Updated: February 9, 2024 KEY TAKEAWAYS As states continue to legalize marijuana (also known as cannabis), it becomes more acceptable in culture and society. Some people may wonder if it is also acceptable to use marijuana while in recovery for a substance or alcohol use disorder. Recovery requires us to stop behavior, like marijuana use, that is likely to trigger a return to the use of addictive substances. It also has many health risks, including cognitive impairment, respiratory and…

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Finding a Suboxone Clinic in Middletown, OH

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 9, 2024 Updated: January 18, 2024 The opioid epidemic is still going strong in Middletown, OH, with 93% of overdose deaths in 2021 involving opioid drugs.1 The increase in drugs cut with fentanyl plays a significant role in the spike in opioid overdose fatalities. Unfortunately, many people do not realize they are consuming fentanyl, as it is often added to street drugs discreetly as a way to pad profits. How can you protect yourself or someone you care about from an…

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Finding a Suboxone Clinic in Asheboro, NC

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 2, 2024 Updated: January 18, 2024 Opioid overdoses in Randolph County remained relatively consistent from 2019 through 2023, with a low of 576 overdoses in 2020 and a peak of 786 in 2022.1 Roughly 5-10% of those overdoses resulted in fatalities. This is a considerable problem for the county, but with the help of a Suboxone clinic near Asheboro, NC, you or a loved one can quit opioids safely. If you would like to know more about Suboxone or other treatments…

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She Recovers: Navigating Unique Challenges for Women in Addiction Treatment

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 26, 2024 Updated: February 9, 2024 One size never fits all – especially when it comes to treating men and women with substance use disorders. Addiction, rehab, and recovery from substance use disorder can be a different type of challenging for women.   BrightView recently gathered some of its team members to discuss engaging women in treatment. BrightView’s Chief Nursing Officer, Mandy Seymour, along with Mikaela Taylor, BrightView’s State Behavioral Health Director for Ohio, and Amy Aydelotte, BrightView’s Director of New Market…

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Finding a Suboxone Clinic in Asheboro, NC

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 22, 2024 Updated: December 14, 2023 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 Suboxone clinic in Asheboro, NC, is crucial for reducing opioid-related deaths in the state.  If you or a loved one has developed an opioid use disorder (OUD), you can rely on the quality care offered by BrightView. Our…

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Choosing the Right Outpatient Addiction Treatment Near Phoenix, AZ

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 15, 2024 Updated: December 14, 2023 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 is considerably higher than in the rest of the country. This demonstrates the need for quality outpatient addiction treatment near Phoenix, AZ, that residents can…

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Choosing the Right Suboxone Clinic for Your Loved One in Ocean City, MD

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 8, 2024 Updated: December 14, 2023 Opioid-related deaths in Maryland have more than tripled since 2012, with nearly three thousand people perishing from these potent drugs in 2021.1 To put that into perspective, consider that deaths related to alcohol or non-opioid drugs only slightly increased during that same time frame. These statistics can be unsettling, but when your loved one enrolls in a trusted Suboxone clinic in Ocean City, MD, you can help prevent them from adding to these numbers. Is…

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Tips on Choosing the Right Suboxone Clinic in Easton, MD

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 1, 2024 Updated: December 14, 2023 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 to increase the chances of recovery success. Choosing the right Suboxone clinic in Easton, MD, can help save your life. If you or someone you…

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What to Look for in an Addiction Treatment Center in Asheboro, NC

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: December 25, 2023 Updated: November 28, 2023 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 of overdoses—542. As there appears to be no meaningful drop in these statistics, it is vital that residents can find an addiction treatment center in…

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Looking for Addiction Treatment Near Arlington, Virginia

By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: December 22, 2023 Updated: November 28, 2023 In 2016, a public health emergency was declared in the state of Virginia due to the rising incidence of substance use disorders. Despite this declaration, the problem seems to have only increased, with an average of seven Virginia residents dying from drug overdoses daily. 2,622 people died in overdose-related deaths in 2021, demonstrating a 29% increase from the prior year.1 There is a need for effective addiction treatment near Arlington, VA, and throughout the state.…

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