substance abuse

Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders

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 this to happen. However, it creates the need for a specific

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Understanding the 12-Step Process

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 with addiction. The 12-Step program is effective in maintaining sobriety for

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The Importance of Family Support

Like other mental health conditions, addiction rarely only affects the person struggling with substance abuse. It also impacts their friends and family, damaging the trust and communication the family already had in place and impacting the dynamics at large. If your family member is struggling with addiction, you’re most likely fighting a variety of painful

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The Importance of Treatment for Heroin Addiction

Heroin use has quadrupled in the last decade, and the increase has affected all demographic groups. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has acknowledged this as an epidemic commonly known as the opioid crisis. Providing safe, accessible, and effective treatment nationwide is of dire urgency. The CDC has taken action by collaborating with state officials,

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Risks of Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms

Withdrawal from prescription drugs, especially Xanax, is difficult and may take some time. You probably wonder what Xanax withdrawal might look like as you travel on the road to recovery. At Bayview, we have a Xanax addiction treatment program that will allow you to detox safely. From our intensive outpatient program to our residential and

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Tips for Recognizing Codependency

Codependency is defined as having an excessive psychological and emotional dependency on a partner, typically one who requires support or enabling of an addiction. This particular imbalance in a relationship is harmful to both parties involved; however, the person who is doing the enabling is labeled as being codependent. Recognizing signs of codependency in one

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