By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: May 16, 2022 Updated: May 10, 2022 When was the first speedball used, and what is a speedball? A speedball is a combination of heroin and cocaine. Physicians combined cocaine, heroin, alcohol, and chloroform together in the 19th century to relieve extreme pain. In today’s medical settings, this mixture is known…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: May 14, 2022 Updated: May 10, 2022 Although you may know that you need help from an addiction rehab treatment center, you may be nervous about enrolling in a program because you are unsure what to expect. Learning how treatment programs help you overcome drug abuse in WA can put your…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: May 6, 2022 Updated: May 10, 2022 Anxiety and panic disorders are relatively common and can be quite debilitating in some cases. For many people, Xanax can help mitigate anxiety symptoms so they can function somewhat normally. However, Xanax is an addictive drug and carries the potential for abuse. The short-…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: April 23, 2022 Updated: April 26, 2022 Knowing when it is time to seek drug addiction counseling can be tricky. You may think you can stop any time you want without professional help. It’s true that some people can successfully quit using drugs on their own. However, this is not possible…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: April 21, 2022 Updated: April 26, 2022 Substance abuse and mental health issues can have a devastating impact on a person’s job and/or career. For some people, their struggles may impact their ability to function in their responsibilities at work and hinder their daily lives. No matter the situation, employees can…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: April 15, 2022 Updated: April 26, 2022 It is no secret that rappers love cough syrup. The drink has become synonymous with the hip-hop scene, and many rappers have even named their songs after it. But what many people don’t know is that cough syrup can be addictive, and that some…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: April 3, 2022 Updated: April 26, 2022 Chances are if you are reading this, you or a loved one has a problem with drug addiction. You may have heard some talk about glass. Glass is a popular party drug that is highly addictive and deadly. Just what is glass, and how…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: April 1, 2022 Updated: April 26, 2022 Oxycodone is an opioid very similar to heroin and morphine which produces an intense high. The sense of euphoria that users get when taking the drug is one they will want to repeat, and this can quickly lead to dependency and addiction. While the…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: March 29, 2022 Updated: April 17, 2022 Misuse of prescription drugs is defined as, “Taking drugs other than how they were prescribed to you.” Prescription drug misuse can lead to addiction, which further increases the risk of overdose. It is estimated that more than 18 million Americans abuse prescription drugs. For…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: March 28, 2022 Updated: March 18, 2022 Benzos, including the brand name drugs Valium and Xanax, are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs in America today. This is because they have proven to be effective medications in the treatment of panic attacks, anxiety, and seizure disorders. Sadly, even when used…