One of the most significant shifts in the philosophy for treating people with addictions is focusing on their entire well-being. In the past, clients could admit themselves to a facility and only receive help for their addiction. Meanwhile, any underlying conditions, such as mental health conditions, could go untreated. Bayview Recovery Center offers a variety…
Most people think of depression by grouping it into two different categories. There is the “regular” depression that most people experience from time to time. Another, more severe condition is called clinical depression, which requires treatment by a mental health professional. Thinking in such a binary way makes it harder to grasp the complexity of…
People often turn to drugs to escape from what’s going on in their life. There is one class of drugs that affects how people perceive reality. They’re often referred to as psychedelic drugs for this reason. The combination of hallucinogens and the brain can make people feel like they are not in their bodies. That can put…
Drugs and alcohol often serve as coping mechanisms for people who have trouble dealing with stress. They’re looking for a way out of their current reality, including issues stemming from past trauma or underlying mental health disorders. Using substances masks the core problems at the root of issues, which means they continue going untreated. At…
Trauma can have long-lasting effects on a person. Anyone who’s experienced significant trauma may have a difficult time dealing with it. One of the ways they often try to handle it is by turning to substances like alcohol. Trauma and alcoholism can go hand in hand for some people, and that can lead to alcohol…