ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: September 21, 2022Updated: August 24, 2022Anger management therapy has proven to be effective for many people. It can help you learn how to express your feelings in a healthy way, cope with stress more effectively, improve your relationships, and prevent unhealthy behaviors like misusing drugs or alcohol. If you have recently found yourself struggling…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: September 19, 2022Updated: August 23, 2022Art therapy has been shown to help people with a wide range of problems, from substance use disorders to anxiety and depression. It has also been indicated to help children with autism and ADHD, as well as adults with trauma or serious brain injuries. Art therapy services in Tacoma,…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: September 16, 2022Updated: August 23, 2022If you’re familiar with the benefits of art therapy, you may be asking yourself, what is art therapy, and is art therapy right for me? Maybe you were never very good at drawing, or your artistic abilities are limited to stick figures. The beauty of art therapy is that…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: September 14, 2022Updated: August 23, 2022Art therapy for mental health and addiction is a type of treatment that uses the creative process to help people explore, express, and cope with their emotions. Art therapy can be done individually or with a group and often uses traditional materials such as paints, crayons, watercolor, or clay.…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: September 12, 2022Updated: August 23, 2022Art therapy is a fun way to reduce stress and improve the quality of life for people struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. You do not need to be an artist to benefit from art therapy for addiction. Incorporating art therapy in Tacoma, Washington, into…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: September 11, 2022Updated: October 5, 2022Hydrocodeine and codeine are both opiate pain relievers. There are many similarities between hydrocodeine vs. codeine and a few differences as well. While hydrocodeine is more addictive, it is possible to become addicted to either medication.In the United States, about two million people are addicted to prescription opioids, including…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: September 11, 2022Updated: October 28, 2022When was the first speedball used, and what is a speedball? It is a combination of heroin and cocaine. Physicians combined cocaine, heroin, alcohol, and chloroform in the 19th century to relieve extreme pain. In essence, the definition of “speedball” is just a cocktail of dangerous ingredients. Speedball drugs…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: September 9, 2022Updated: October 28, 2022In recent years, the synthetic drug Flakka has become an increasingly popular choice among recreational drug users. As some folks describe, the drug is similar to a combination of heroin and methamphetamine. While that might be a bit of a stretch, the drug does have similar characteristics to bath…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: September 9, 2022Updated: August 23, 2022Medication therapy management, or MTM, is a process that helps you understand your prescription medications and the effects they have on your body. The goal of MTM is to give you the most effective prescriptions while minimizing any negative side effects. This service has helped many people manage chronic…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: September 7, 2022Updated: August 23, 2022Medication therapy management (MTM) is a service that pharmacists provide to help improve health outcomes by optimizing medication use. Some pharmacists offer MTM services for mental health and addiction treatment centers. They may review your prescriptions and create a personalized plan for your medication use during your treatment program.…
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