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…
Synthetic marijuana first appeared in the 1980s, a byproduct of researchers searching for new ways of treating diseases like multiple sclerosis and HIV. The year 2008 marked the first appearance of the drugs on the market for recreational use in Germany. Synthetic marijuana quickly spread to other markets around the world, eventually becoming a concern for countries…
There are many different types of drugs on the market today, both legal and illegal. One of the newer ones is synthetic marijuana, which puts some people at serious risk of harm. You don’t always know what you’re getting, and that can lead to significant side effects. At Bayview Recovery, we want to help you…
Marijuana has widely gained acceptance as a legal recourse for medical and recreational purposes. However, it is important to realize the dangers of marijuana. If you already have a predisposition to addiction, using this drug can lead to substance abuse. At Bayview Recovery we have addiction therapy services to help you overcome your dependence on drugs.…
Marijuana and education most definitely don’t go together, and the evidence speaks for itself. 2017 survey statistics show that approximately 4.1 million people aged 12 or older had a marijuana use disorder (MUD) in the past year. In addition, 2.2 percent of adolescents aged 12 to 17 in the survey had a MUD. Addiction treatment…