Cheree Ashley

CEO, Founder of Bright Future Recovery Knowledgeable. Passionate. Relentless. Inspirational. These are just some of the words that would describe Bright Future Recovery Center’s Founder and CEO Cheree Ashley. But there is so much more. To know Cheree is to embrace all that she experienced in her life. Instead of allowing adversity to curtail personal vision and success, she used it to catapult her forward and thrive. This is the essence of what she holds dear and wants to help others achieve the same sense of achievement. As a Certified Intervention Professional, Registered Addiction Specialist, Medication Assisted Treatment Counselor, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and Certified Addiction Specialist, Cheree is sought after by her peers for her deep understanding of the nature of addiction. She travels throughout the country as a public speaker and educator.

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Codependency: Warning Signs & How To Overcome a Codependent Relationship

When someone is in the throes of addiction, their symptoms and behaviors take a toll on the whole family. Addicts frequently lie, cheat, and steal – often from their own loved ones – to be able to support their addiction. Full-blown addiction takes away the choice to use or not to use from the addict. …

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Addiction vs. Dependence – What’s the Difference?

Addiction is a chronic, typically relapsing, brain disease that affects the reward structure of the brain, causing compulsive drug use and seeking behaviors, despite suffering the negative consequences associated with addiction. Drug addiction is considered a brain disease because, over time and abuse, it changes the function and structure of the brain. While it is …

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What is Flakka Drug?

Synthetic drugs are becoming more and more popular on the market in recent times, and receiving treatment for addiction to these substances is vital. Flakka, a dangerous illicit substance, is one of those synthetic drugs. But what does addiction to Flakka look like, and how can one get help for Flakka addiction?  What is Flakka? …

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What Is Meloxicam? Use, Side Effects, and Treatment

Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is used to reduce inflammation. The primary use of this medication is to alleviate the pain associated with Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. It comes in tablet or liquid form to be taken orally. Doctors may recommend taking it with food or at a certain time of day. These …

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What Is Tizanidine? Abuse, Addiction, and Treatment

Tizanidine is an oral drug that is available both in generic and brand name. The brand name version is called Zanaflex. It is a type of muscle relaxant used for very specific types of muscle spasms. These are muscle spasms caused in people with spinal cord injuries and Multiple Sclerosis. What does Tizanidine do? Tizanidine …

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What Is Demerol? Short and Long Term Effects You Need To Know

Demerol is a narcotic pain reliever commonly used before and after surgery. It’s also used to relieve pain from injuries and chronic conditions that cause pain. It is most commonly given via injection, but it is also available in a pill and a syrup form. It works by changing your body’s response to pain. It …

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Medication Treatment Options for Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol dependency doesn’t always get the serious attention it warrants. From its use with other drugs to its devastating effects on the mind, helping people overcome this disease means more than helping people enjoy a better life – it’s about saving their lives. Treatment for alcohol addiction starts with a comprehensive assessment and alcohol detox …

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