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One of the many things Brookside Treatment gets asked a lot is what to do in your life that can promote sobriety.  Obviously, this goes beyond treatment, as that is just one step in the [...]

Heroin is a highly addictive substance derived from morphine, a powerful opiate. Although morphine has legitimate medical uses, such as controlling pain after invasive surgery, heroin is an illicit substance, meaning it's illegal to use [...]

People often say addiction is a family disease, and it's true that in many cases, family members suffer from drug addiction just as much as the loved one affected by a substance use disorder. The [...]

Alcoholism is a serious disease that can tear apart a person's life, from physical and mental health to finances, close relationships and hobbies. Although it might feel like there's no way out of alcohol addiction, [...]

As a result of 2009's Affordable Care Act, treatment for substance use disorders is widely available with government health insurance programs. Medicaid offers low-cost or free addiction treatment to individuals who need it most. Addiction [...]

In many cases, people’s understanding of how effective drug rehab treatment programs are outdated. There’s still a prevalent vision of substance abuse rehab centers being hospital-like settings that lack support and care. In fact, most [...]

So you’ve found yourself standing at a fork in the road. There are two choices ahead: It's time to take care of yourself by seeking help for addiction or continue down the path of destruction [...]

Medicare is a state-operated health insurance plan for people who are over the age of 65 and other specific groups. In Kentucky, Part B is the main denomination that’s used. This is the part of [...]

Making the decision to go to rehab is a big deal. If you’re ready to start fighting for control over your future, you should feel proud. Here at Brookside Treatment, we offer outpatient and inpatient [...]