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.
Depressants are drugs often prescribed for various needs, including for some forms of mental health disorders. Yet, they can be used illicitly, and when they are, you may develop depressant use disorder. This condition revolves around your need to use these drugs on a consistent basis. When that happens, you…
Across the globe, men tend to have a shorter lifespan than women and a much higher likelihood of dying prematurely. This is due in large part to lifestyle choices and risk-taking behavior, which includes a higher chance of using and becoming addicted to alcohol and drugs. Men can improve longevity…
June 27th is National PTSD Awareness Day. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can affect those who have experienced trauma. Unfortunately, many people who have PTSD do not seek help. Left untreated, PTSD can lead to addiction and mental health issues. The goal of PTSD Awareness Day is…
Coping with stress by self-medicating with drugs or alcohol rather than seeking professional help can be detrimental to male health, quality of life, and longevity. By celebrating Men’s Health Week, we hope to bring attention to men’s health issues and increase healthier coping strategies like seeking help from addiction treatment…
AA is the acronym for Alcoholics Anonymous, an international fellowship of men and women who experience alcohol addiction. It is a support group comprised of people from all walks of life, ages, races, and religions, who come together to empower and encourage one another to overcome their challenges with alcohol…
March 1st has been designated as Self-Injury Awareness Day around the world. This grassroots event brings awareness to the dangers of self-harm and self-injury and educates people about the signs and symptoms indicating that a loved one may need self-harm treatment at an outpatient or intensive outpatient program. At BrightView,…
The goal of both inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment is recovery. The difference, however, is the location. While inpatient treatment involves living on-site at a treatment center, outpatient care is for those who need more flexibility in their schedules. At BrightView, we only offer addiction treatment programs that afford patients…
We are living in times of high stress, uncertainty, and fear. However, that is no reason not to receive the addiction treatment that you need to get on the road to recovery. Telehealth outpatient therapy is an available option to treat your substance use disorder starting now and has many…
Choosing an addiction treatment center for you or someone you love can be overwhelming and stressful. Unfortunately, there are quite a few programs out there that engage in unethical practices and deceptive marketing. With the number and type of addiction treatment centers on the rise, it is more important than…
