By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: April 12, 2020 Updated: April 23, 2020 It depends on who you pose the question to. If you pose the question is marijuana a gateway drug to a cannabis advocate you’ll hear the following: “Marijuana is no more of a gateway drug than drinking water and eating fruits and vegetables. I…
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By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: April 10, 2020 Updated: April 23, 2020 Bayview Recovery Center is located in Tacoma, Washington. We serve the Pacific Northwest and have made the answer to these questions pertain to our state. Washington state does not designate between DUI which is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and DWI…
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By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: April 8, 2020 Updated: April 23, 2020 12 step programs are extremely beneficial for recovery. Started in 1935 by Bill W., and Dr. Jung, Alcoholics Anonymous has spawned many other diamonds in the ruff, such as Narcotics Anonymous, and Cocaine Anonymous, etc. The 12 step programs have gone on for the…
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By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: April 6, 2020 Updated: April 23, 2020 At Bayview Recovery, we feel that you should seek professional guidance in making this decision. It may be that you need both a psychiatrist and a therapist for the best treatment option. There are many advantages to seeing both mental health professionals. If you…
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By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: April 4, 2020 Updated: April 23, 2020 Synthetic opioids are strong pain relievers that are often prescribed by a physician for pain relief. Synthetic opioids are abused with an alarming frequency. Physicians typically prescribe opioids following surgery, or when prolonged chronic pain is an issue. Currently, health care professionals have begun…
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By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: April 2, 2020 Updated: April 23, 2020 Lean drug is a lethal recreational cocktail that is being used by many young adults today. The drug has been around for at least 20 years. It has been glamorized in rap culture for decades. The cocktail is made from a combination of codeine…
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By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: March 27, 2020 Updated: March 31, 2020 What causes substance abuse? It is a question many people ask when they face a life-threatening situation. It may be your friend, sister, or spouse that is struggling with substance use. It could be you that is unable to stop using. Why is this…
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By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: March 25, 2020 Updated: March 31, 2020 It’s not uncommon to hear people refer to others as having an addictive personality. Do you have this? Perhaps you’ve heard others refer to someone having such a personality trait that indicates they are more likely to develop a substance use disorder than others.…
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By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: March 23, 2020 Updated: March 31, 2020 Are you asking the question, “What are opioids?” Opioids are highly addictive drugs that you can obtain both in prescription form and illicitly. It is also one of the most worrisome of all types of addiction because of how common it has become. The…
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By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: March 21, 2020 Updated: March 31, 2020 Do you know the opiate definition? It is critical to understand what these drugs are and how they work. Many times, we hear a great deal about opiates and opioids, but we are unsure which drugs are specifically involved here. With the help of…
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