The clarity that comes with recovery can bring many regrets. Your chief priority may be to start working on rebuilding relationships after rehab. The damage that occurs while you’re under the influence may seem irreparable. Your loved ones were likely the ones who had to deal with the fallout of the actions you took in…
An overdose happens when people have a high level of drug toxicity in their bodies. It’s possible to overdose on many substances, like stimulants or opiate drugs. There are two kinds of treatment after an overdose to consider. The immediate live-saving measures are rendered, and then experts can provide long-term assistance to help change your…
At Bayview Recovery in Portland, OR, we provide information to help our clients make informed decisions about drug abuse treatment. Understanding how state and federal laws compare can help you understand your rights and the risks you may face in recovery. Decriminalization refers to removing drugs from the list of federally criminalized drugs. Selling, using, or…
Gender-specific treatment is critical for success. If you are in Olympia, WA, Bayview Recovery is only a 33-minute drive away. Because treatment facilities are scarce in the Pacific Northwest, finding a comprehensive gender-specific rehab program may be difficult. Tacoma, WA has your answer with Bayview Recovery. Our standards are high because you are a valued…
Opioid addiction continues to be a problem across the nation. Nationwide, hundreds of people lose their life due to opioid overdose every day. Experts estimate that opioid addiction costs the nation billions of dollars a year. If the opioid addiction trends are worrying you, finding opioid addiction treatment near Tacoma, WA is essential. To learn…
Drug abuse may involve legal or illegal drugs. One illegal substance that can cause addiction is phencyclidine or PCP. This drug originally had legitimate medical uses. However, doctors discontinued using it due to the severe effects of PCP that patients experienced. Once you know more about the effects that PCP causes on the mind and…
Signs of opiate addiction may not be obvious to everyone. You could have a loved one struggling with drug abuse and not recognize the problem immediately. Learn to recognize some of the most common signals those who have problems with opiate use send through their actions and appearance. After recognizing that a problem exists, you…
The use of stimulants in college happens regularly. Among the drugs used are those for attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) such as Adderall and Ritalin. These drugs can help those with ADD or ADHD to focus on classes. However, when students misuse it, these substances can cause serious problems and…
Painkillers can both improve lives and steal them. When used correctly, they can improve the lives of people with both acute and chronic pain. However, abusing these substances contributes to the development of many effects of painkiller abuse. Since these drugs are often legal to obtain, identifying a problem in yourself or someone else becomes…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after experiencing a single traumatic event or a series of them. When the mind has difficulty processing the trauma, it can create extreme emotions or even numbness. Unfortunately, to deal with the effects of the trauma, some people turn to substance use. Therefore, PTSD and drug addiction can happen…