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.
The 2021 National Recovery Month theme, “Recovery is For Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community,” reminds people in recovery and those who support them that no one is alone in the journey through recovery. Everyone’s journey is different, but we are all in this together. The National Recovery Month…
Why do we call it the “Road to Recovery”? I did some research online and found a paragraph that sums it up: The road to recovery is believed to be used in instances where one is trying to come back from an arduous experience. The road there denotes a journey.…
Millions of Americans struggle with alcohol use disorder, with Ohioans experiencing more than their fair share of drinking problems. Accessible, affordable alcohol addiction treatment programs are needed throughout Ohio so residents can break free from alcohol dependence and addiction once and for all. BrightView offers the most reliable and comprehensive…
Tawny Lara is a recovery advocate and LGBTQIA supporter living in the big apple. She is a writer, public speaker, and podcaster passionate about dissolving stigmas associated with both sobriety and sexuality. The Waco, Texas native’s notable work has been published in Playboy, Men’s Health, Huffington Post, and Tawny even…
Yesterday was the first official day of summer! Summertime is filled with lots of outdoor events including festivals, concerts, family gatherings, and barbeques. Most, if not all of these get togethers will unavoidably include alcohol. If this is your first sober summer, it doesn’t have to be any less fun…
Admitting that one needs help for substance abuse and use is a process that comes with many questions beginning with what to do next. Another one of those questions involves what to look for in an addiction treatment center. Addiction treatment centers are meant to help you or your loved…
Like most chronic illnesses, substance use disorder can have long-term and even life-threatening effects on a person’s life. Similarly, like chronic diseases, it requires ongoing care. However, taking the first step to receiving the care that will start down the road to sobriety is often the toughest. Once patients can…
An alcoholic is defined as a person who suffers from alcohol use disorder. This disease was at one time known as alcoholism, which originated from a person’s intense and uncontrollable need to consume alcohol regardless of its harmful effects. Just as every person has their own unique characteristics, there is…
The consumption of alcohol is legal in the United States for those over the age of 21. It is commonly consumed in social gatherings and as a stress reliever after a long day’s work. Unfortunately, this intoxicating substance is also very commonly abused, creating a dangerous cocktail when combined with…
