ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: June 7, 2019Updated: March 10, 2020When seeking help for substance abuse there are some important options to consider. One of the initial decisions involves weighing up the pros and cons of inpatient vs outpatient treatment programs. This will allow you to decide which one best suits your personal needs. Both types of programs focus…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: June 3, 2019Updated: May 31, 2019Driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while impaired/intoxicated (DWI) seem like different ways of saying the same thing. Commonly, people use the terms interchangeably. Frankly, they are both serious charges with even more serious consequences. Alcohol abuse can lead to these serious legal issues. There can be differences…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: May 30, 2019Updated: June 3, 2019Chemical dependency is causing your life to spiral out of control. It’s also getting more and more challenging to keep everything going. However, there is hope. Addiction help for men can be the game-changer you need.Men Experience Addiction Differently Than WomenWhen you enter a mens drug rehab program, you…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: May 28, 2019Updated: July 2, 2020As you seek lasting recovery through rehab treatment at Bayview Recovery in Tacoma, you receive a range of therapies needed to rebuild your life. These therapies help you understand your addiction as well as deal with past trauma. They also help you build strength and resilience for the future,…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: May 26, 2019Updated: May 14, 2019Benzodiazepines (benzos) treat panic disorders and anxiety attacks. Because of their functions, they work quickly. In the process, they provide almost immediate relief. However, the different types of benzos also have a dark side.Understanding the Various Types of BenzosSome call them relaxation in a bottle. Doctors typically only prescribe…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: May 24, 2019Updated: July 2, 2020The newspapers are full of information about the horrors of opiate addiction. What doesn’t seem to get much press is the horrible withdrawal symptoms the user faces when they decide to stop using. In fact, heroin and prescription painkiller withdrawal symptoms in the short-term can be just as dangerous…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: May 22, 2019Updated: May 14, 2019Achieving sobriety is an essential and significant step, but it is just as important to learn how to maintain that newfound sobriety for a lifetime. Relapse is common among those who struggle with addiction, so any recovery program needs to include a focus on relapse prevention. The following relapse…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: May 20, 2019Updated: July 2, 2020Addiction is a mental and physical disease. Like any disease, it ravages your mind and body. You actually go through real physical and psychological changes with long term substance abuse, ranging from altered brain chemistry and activity to reduced wellness from head to toe. This is why you need…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: May 18, 2019Updated: May 14, 2019How did your opioid use disorder begin? Did prescription pain pills hook you? Did you hear about the high and wanted to try it out? No matter what happened, there is hope and help through rehab.Opioids Set You up for DependencyIt’s fair to say that the root of an…
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ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: May 16, 2019Updated: July 2, 2020There’s very little that is more tragic than watching a young adult who loses life cut before they hit there prime. It’s a particularly bitter pill to swallow if addiction is the culprit. We live in a place a time when people are under a lot of stress. Young…
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