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Brightside Recovery is committed to helping patients struggling with substance abuse get the treatment they need. Find the latest insights, information, and resources about substance abuse, available medications, and treatment in our comprehensive resource center.

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The Effectiveness of Addiction Therapy Services in OUD Treatment

Therapy helps patients gain insight into their situation, predict pitfalls, develop plans and strategies to move forward in their lives, and reach desired goals.

What is SMART Recovery® and How Can It Help with Addiction Treatment?

SMART Recovery® is an addiction treatment that allows individuals to explore their condition, learn from others, and develop rational solutions. Learn more.
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Birth Defects and Drugs: How Drug Dependence Impacts Children

Addiction hurts the individual suffering, as well as the friends and family surrounding them. When a woman is pregnant, the situation becomes more complex, as drug dependence can cause life-altering birth defects for the unborn child. Brightside understands each situation requires personalized drug addiction treatment, particularly when there’s a risk of fetal harm.  We work […]

The Top 5 Reasons Why Addicts Refuse Treatment

There are many reasons why those with opioid use disorder (OUD) refuse treatment. Here, we outline the top 5. Seek lasting recovery with Brightside.
downcast woman suffering from addiction

3 Benefits of Outpatient Opioid Treatment

Outpatient treatment programs (OTPs) for drug dependence can have many benefits. Learn why outpatient treatment might be the better solution with Brightside.
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3 Essential Long-Term Addiction Recovery Strategies

Sometimes we need to stop listening to the mind and just do what we know is right. Learn how to achieve sustainable recovery with Brightside.
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Suboxone® vs. Vivitrol®: Similarities, Differences, and Considerations

Opioid use disorder affects individuals, families, and communities across the world, with more than 80,000 people passing away due to opioid overdose in 2021 alone. Beyond the potentially fatal consequences of opioid use disorder (OUD), consistent, long-term use of opioids can take a severe toll on the human brain, altering its chemistry and function to […]

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Sublocade® vs. Vivitrol®: How to Determine Which is Best for You

Medication-assisted treatment helps patients with opioid use disorder, but which medications are best for you? Compare Sublocade® and Vivitrol® with Brightside.
doctor holding two medications: Sublocade and Vivitrol

Suboxone® vs. Methadone: What’s the Difference and Which is Best for You?

Suboxone® and Methadone are both effective treatments for opioid use disorder, but which is best for you? Explore their differences, benefits, and risk factors with Brightside.
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Sublocade® vs. Suboxone®: What’s the Difference and Which is Best for You?

Learn about the similarities and differences between Sublocade® and Suboxone®. Find out which option is best for you with Brightside Recovery.
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