ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: March 27, 2020Updated: March 31, 2020What 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 happening? At Bayview Recovery, a…
Details
ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: March 25, 2020Updated: March 31, 2020It’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. The truth is, there’s no…
Details
ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: March 23, 2020Updated: March 31, 2020Are 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 real risk comes in the…
Details
ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: March 21, 2020Updated: March 31, 2020Do 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 our team at Bayview Recovery,…
Details
ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: March 19, 2020Updated: March 31, 2020Do you know what the most addictive substances are? These are substances that, even if you use them just once, can create a risk of addiction. When addiction occurs, the body and the brain are dependent on that drug, requiring more of it to function normally. However, they also…
Details
ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: March 17, 2020Updated: March 31, 2020Can you learn how to do an intervention? For those who have a loved one that is using drugs and alcohol, it is easy to feel helpless. You want to help them to stop using, but you can’t seem to get through to them. This situation is where an…
Details
ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: March 15, 2020Updated: March 31, 2020Many people use antidepressants because they are a vital component of their mental health. If you need them, you shouldn’t stop using them. However, you have to ask, “Are antidepressants addictive and, therefore, something I shouldn’t take?” To answer that, you need to know about the addiction risks associated…
Details
ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: March 13, 2020Updated: March 31, 2020Is there a difference between dependence vs. addiction? It’s hard for most people to see how these two components impact their lives and their ability to stop using drugs and alcohol. Yet, this concept is an important one. Understanding when you have a physical dependence and when you have…
Details
ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: March 11, 2020Updated: March 31, 2020Adderall is a drug prescribed to many people for attention deficient disorder and other conditions. Adderall is a stimulant, and your body can become used to using it. It has the same addictive qualities as methamphetamines. When you ask then, “Is Adderall addictive?” the answer is yes. That doesn’t…
Details
ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: March 9, 2020Updated: March 31, 2020Are you wondering why do people binge drink, especially when it seems like a high-risk situation? Binge drinking is one of the most preventable, severe health conditions in the U.S. It is also the most common type of excessive alcohol use in the U.S., according to the U.S. Centers for…
Details