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.
By dmcdonald dmcdonald Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 8, 2025 Updated: September 9, 2025 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…
By dmcdonald dmcdonald Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 27, 2025 Updated: September 9, 2025 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…
By dmcdonald dmcdonald Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 19, 2025 Updated: September 9, 2025 August doesn’t get the credit it deserves. It’s not a big resolution month. It’s not festive or reflective. It’s the breath before everything speeds up—the calm before fall schedules, back-to-school pressures, and holiday stress. But…
By dmcdonald dmcdonald Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 19, 2025 Updated: September 9, 2025 Expert Contributions From: Chief Tom Synan, Newtown Police Chief & Founding Member, Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition and Gilbert Schmidt, State Medical Director, BrightView Each day in the United States, over 150 people die from…
By dmcdonald dmcdonald Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 18, 2025 Updated: September 9, 2025 Contributors: Katie Spencer, LISW-S, Director of Behavioral Health, BrightView; Ruth Irwin, Pastor, Free People Church, Mt. Orab, OH Grief is one of the most universal—and most personal—experiences we face. It shows up differently for everyone. While…
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 1, 2025 Updated: April 1, 2025 Addiction recovery is a challenging journey. There is not a straight path to recovery, but a winding road one must navigate to begin feeling better. It is a process that requires patience, strength, compassion, and…
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 22, 2024 Updated: November 27, 2024 In a world where connection and compassion are pivotal to healing, BrightView’s recent virtual forum, “Navigating Recovery: How Social Support Improves Outcomes” explored the critical role of social support and case management in recovery from…
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 15, 2024 Updated: November 27, 2024 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…
By BrightView BrightView Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 10, 2024 Updated: November 27, 2024 Alcohol use disorder (AUD), the medical diagnosis for alcohol addiction, can be nearly impossible to overcome alone or without the right treatment plan in place. At BrightView, we are passionate about serving the Salisbury community…
