ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: November 20, 2020Updated: January 19, 2021If you are living with an alcoholic, you need to find ways to help them and yourself to deal with the addiction. Recognizing that someone has an alcohol use disorder and letting them know that you feel concerned is the first step toward getting them help. Next, you need…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: November 16, 2020Updated: January 19, 2021The use of stimulants in college happens regularly. Among the drugs used are those for attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) such as Adderall and Ritalin. These drugs can help those with ADD or ADHD to focus on classes. However, when students misuse it, these…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: November 12, 2020Updated: January 19, 2021A process addiction relates to behaviors that a person feels out of control to stop. Some refer to these as behavioral addictions. Recently, scientists have connected many aspects of these problems to similar brain responses that occur with substance use disorders. Consequently, treatment for a process addiction can follow…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: November 8, 2020Updated: January 19, 2021Painkillers can both improve lives and steal them. When used correctly, they can improve the lives of people with both acute and chronic pain. However, abusing these substances contributes to the development of many effects of painkiller abuse. Since these drugs are often legal to obtain, identifying a problem…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: November 4, 2020Updated: January 19, 2021Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after experiencing a single traumatic event or a series of them. When the mind has difficulty processing the trauma, it can create extreme emotions or even numbness. Unfortunately, to deal with the effects of the trauma, some people turn to substance use. Therefore,…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: October 27, 2020Updated: December 4, 2020If you aren’t careful, a night of so-called carefree drinking can lead to life-threatening physical conditions. Alcohol poisoning happens when an individual consumes too much alcohol during a short period. People can suffer from the illness regardless of their weight, gender, or alcohol tolerance level. Reaching a state where…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: October 21, 2020Updated: December 4, 2020One 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.…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: October 18, 2020Updated: January 11, 2021Synthetic 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,…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: October 15, 2020Updated: December 4, 2020Most 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…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: October 12, 2020Updated: December 4, 2020Methamphetamine, commonly known as crystal meth, is a synthetic stimulant popular among drug users. While the ingredients for making meth are simple and you can find them at your typical drug store, it’s just as dangerous as other illicit substances. Meth typically looks like blue and white-tinged rocks or…
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