ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: September 29, 2019Updated: October 1, 2019There’s an old adage that goes, “youth is wasted on the young.” That seems to be a saying that we could apply to the young adults running through college campuses. When it’s time to let off a little steam, college students often turn to activities that are considered substance…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: September 27, 2019Updated: July 2, 2020Bayview Recovery therapists have had excellent success with contingency management therapy. When clients struggle with substance abuse and addiction, it’s a therapy option that promises success. How does it work? Most importantly, how could it help you heal from chemical dependency today?Understanding the Nature of AddictionContingency management therapy works…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: September 23, 2019Updated: July 2, 2020There was a time not so long ago when people would view any kind of addiction treatment that fell outside traditional guidelines as radical. Much has changed in the last few years. After decades of seeing traditional addiction treatment programs fail to deliver lasting recoveries, the addiction treatment community…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: September 21, 2019Updated: August 27, 2019Cocaine makes you feel awake, energetic, and happy. On the other side, it causes panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, and aggression. Even so, people use it. How addictive is cocaine that someone would use the drug in spite of its downsides?Understanding the Mechanics of Cocaine UseAt the cocaine addiction rehab…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: September 19, 2019Updated: August 6, 2021Disturbing events and trauma may cause acute stress disorder in some people. Some examples of traumatic events include experiencing a near-death situation, serious injury, or sexual assault. It may also be from simply witnessing an event like this. Symptoms usually start shortly after the event and then become worse…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: September 17, 2019Updated: August 27, 2019The way drugs get their hooks into you is via the brain’s reward center. The chemicals typically trigger the release of the body’s feel-good neurotransmitter dopamine. However, there comes a tipping point. Do you know how it works for alcohol and dopamine?What is Dopamine?Your brain releases dopamine when you…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: September 15, 2019Updated: October 1, 2019As a national community, we must all be willing to participate in the battle against drug and alcohol addiction. We are being naive not to believe it’s having a profound effect on our society. That’s exactly the reason we should pay homage to National Recovery Month. While these awareness…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: September 13, 2019Updated: July 2, 2020Has an addiction to Adderall taken control over your life? If you’ve been unable to stop using this prescription stimulant on your own, then an Adderall addiction rehab can help. A combination of treatment, prescription drug abuse counseling, self-help, and also support can help prepare you for lasting change.…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: September 11, 2019Updated: October 1, 2019For decades and even centuries, people who struggle with drinking problems have carried the stigma of being weak and immoral. The presumption had always been that an individual could control their drinking if they so desired. It was this attitude that led addiction treatment specialists to treat the person’s…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: September 7, 2019Updated: July 2, 2020As difficult as it is to deal with adults struggling with mood disorders, it’s even more difficult with children. That’s especially true of a new mood disorder when it first appears on the mood disorder radar. Such is the case with disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD). It’s only been…
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