Joins Empowering Minds Counseling and Therapy aimed at targeting patients’ needs under one roof. Northern Illinois BRIGHTSIDE Clinic is partnering with Empowering Minds Counseling and Therapy opening its’ latest location in Ottawa on Friday, December 4th. With seven locations throughout Northern Illinois, BRIGHTSIDE Clinic has been treating those affected by opioid addiction since 2015. Their highly effective customized programs of … Continue reading BRIGHTSIDE Clinic Opens Location in Ottawa
3 Keys to Sustaining Long Term Addiction Recovery
I spent many years attempting to get sober, staying sober for a few months/weeks and then falling back into my terrible habits very quickly and heading back into detox.
What Is SMART Recovery® & How Can It Help With Addiction Treatment?
SMART Recovery® is an approach to addiction treatment that allows individuals to explore their condition, learn from others, and develop rational solutions to embrace sobriety. Short for Self-Management and Recovery Training, this non-profit program has successfully helped people across the globe for more than 20 years. If you’re considering your options for overcoming drug dependence, … Continue reading What Is SMART Recovery® & How Can It Help With Addiction Treatment?
Drug Dependence & Devastating Birth Defects
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 Clinic understands each situation requires personalized drug addiction treatment, particularly when there’s a risk of fetal harm. The clinic works … Continue reading Drug Dependence & Devastating Birth Defects
3 Benefits of Outpatient Treatment for Drug Dependence
Mistakenly, most people believe the only way to sobriety for those suffering from drug dependence is intensive inpatient programs. Actually, there are many other addiction treatment options available, including outpatient treatment, and many times, these are a much better solution to addiction. If you or someone you know is suffering from drug dependence, here are a few … Continue reading 3 Benefits of Outpatient Treatment for Drug Dependence
Brightside Clinic Appoints Dr. David Kushner as Medical Director
In 2016, Brightside Clinic in Northbrook and Tinley Park treated over 375 people seeking treatment for opioid addiction. To continue the mission of providing the best treatment for everyone, Brightside Clinic is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. David Kushner, D.O., FACP as our medical director. About Dr. Kushner Dr. Kushner has been a … Continue reading Brightside Clinic Appoints Dr. David Kushner as Medical Director
Top 5 Reasons People Refuse Addiction Treatment
Addiction recovery appears to be beyond the grasp of many individuals suffering from drug dependency. In 2016, the Associated Press reported that nearly 50,000 Americans, the highest number to date, perished from drug overdoses during the previous year alone. With heroin and opioid addictions on the rise, many people suffering from drug addiction refuse treatment for a variety … Continue reading Top 5 Reasons People Refuse Addiction Treatment
Is Medically-Assisted Treatment Trading One Addiction for Another?
Anxiety. Vomiting. Insomnia. These are just a few of the symptoms that people recovering from opioid addiction experience as they go through withdrawal. It’s no wonder that 40 to 60 percent relapse and turn back to drug and opioid use as a form of self-medication, according to the National Institute of Drug Abuse. But, there … Continue reading Is Medically-Assisted Treatment Trading One Addiction for Another?