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.
Millions of people in the United States use drugs daily to alleviate stress, anxiety, pain, and insomnia. Some of these drugs are doctor prescribed, while others are obtained illicitly for self-medication. Use can begin casually and occasionally to relieve symptoms but can gradually develop into dependence, requiring larger, more frequent…
Alcohol addiction treatment is not just for those with severe alcohol use disorder. A person dealing with high-functioning alcoholism may still experience the adverse side effects of alcohol, although not the most noticeable signs indicative of an alcohol problem. If you or someone you know shows signs of high-functioning alcoholism,…
Stimulant medications are prescribed to treat conditions like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. These prescription stimulants help people with these conditions maintain better focus and concentration as well as increase alertness so they can function better at work, school, and home. While these medications can be life-changing for those who…
Tens of thousands of people in the U.S. die from opioid overdoses each year, including heroin overdoses. Thankfully, those numbers have decreased slightly due to the broader availability of life-saving drugs like Narcan. However, Narcan is no substitute for a heroin addiction treatment program. While it can reverse a heroin…
Getting through withdrawal from drugs or alcohol is one of the first accomplishments you will achieve on your recovery journey. After this period, you will work to build the healthy coping skills you need to maintain your sobriety. Willpower is not always enough to help you avoid giving in to…
If you have ever sought substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, you are likely familiar with the addiction treatment assessment. An admission specialist takes your vital signs and asks questions about your substance use and your family history. You may wonder why addiction treatment centers want to know about your family’s…
To achieve long-term success in recovery, it’s important to develop healthy addiction coping skills. It can be difficult to build these coping skills on your own since it is often a lack of these skills that contributed to substance abuse initially. In outpatient addiction treatment programs, you’ll find the support…
Of the millions of Americans suffering from drug and alcohol addiction, only a small percentage get the help they need to recover. Committing to recovery is a big step, but it can be challenging to get started. With the assistance of BrightView’s Dayton, OH addiction treatment center, you can put…
Although drug and alcohol addiction is a serious problem that can cause lasting problems when left untreated, millions of Americans never get the help they need. There are many reasons for not seeking professional addiction treatment. One of the most common reasons is the cost of addiction treatment programs, which…
