By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Author Colin Moore Colin Moore read more Published: October 15, 2021 Updated: October 13, 2021 The theme of World Mental Health Day 2021 is ‘Mental Health in an Unequal World.’ 2020 highlighted global inequalities due to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and the lack of human rights in some countries. These inequalities…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Author Colin Moore Colin Moore read more Published: September 22, 2021 Updated: August 31, 2021 Combining prescription-strength cough syrup and soft drinks is popularly referred to as “lean” among various other names. Prescription-strength cough syrup contains codeine which comes from the opium poppy plant so addictive you may need a prescription drug…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: August 21, 2021 Updated: August 20, 2021 Addiction damages families. Your family might be the people who bailed you out, made excuses for you, and tried to tell you to stop. They could have been the people you hurt or those who walked away when they could no longer watch what…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: August 18, 2021 Updated: August 20, 2021 Working through drug or alcohol addiction is one of the most challenging things you may do during your lifetime. Once you get through the formal treatment part, there’s still a lot to do to maintain sobriety. However, there’s help and support to get you…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Author Colin Moore Colin Moore read more Published: August 15, 2021 Updated: August 20, 2021 How long does drug and alcohol addiction treatment take? That is one of the most common questions asked by those who are pursuing treatment. The problem is, there is no way to know. That is why turning…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: August 12, 2021 Updated: August 20, 2021 Marijuana is a substance that carries the risk of addiction and dependence. Though many people use it, marijuana and mental health disorders can occur, primarily if they use the drug to hide or treat their underlying condition. If you are facing these complications, now…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Author Colin Moore Colin Moore read more Published: August 9, 2021 Updated: August 20, 2021 For many men and women, addiction recovery is a bumpy road. It may feel impossible to navigate on your own. With a sober companion, you may not have to go it alone. It is also critical to…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: August 6, 2021 Updated: August 20, 2021 Depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety are a few of the most common mental health conditions people with addiction may have. When both mental health conditions and addiction are present, experts say that the patient has co-occurring disorders. It’s not uncommon for…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: August 3, 2021 Updated: August 20, 2021 For some people, obsessive love disorder is a debilitating condition that they want to control independently. Finding mental health treatment for this condition can be hard to do, too. Often called OLD, this condition occurs when a person becomes obsessed with one person they…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: July 24, 2021 Updated: July 26, 2021 When speaking of addiction, many have heard of a 12-Step program like Alcoholics Anonymous, perhaps one of the oldest and most influential models in treating addiction. This peer-based program provides an anonymous, supportive, and safe place to share feelings and experiences that are associated…