ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: March 28, 2022Updated: March 18, 2022Benzos, including the brand name drugs Valium and Xanax, are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs in America today. This is because they have proven to be effective medications in the treatment of panic attacks, anxiety, and seizure disorders. Sadly, even when used as prescribed, these drugs can…
ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: January 17, 2022Updated: January 28, 2022Seasons, rites of passage, and a new year are ways that everyday people look at change. If you’re ready to confront drug addiction and substance abuse, recovery in the new year is a perfect opportunity to enter a rehab facility. Through this program, you’ll get the support you need…
ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryAuthorColin MooreColin Moore read morePublished: November 3, 2021Updated: November 24, 2021Holistic drug rehab treats the person as a whole. Western medicine treats people in parts and by their symptoms. A holistic approach to addiction treatment looks to treat the mind and the body. Holistic rehab looks to treat the whole person in many ways, using…
ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryAuthorColin MooreColin Moore read morePublished: October 23, 2021Updated: October 13, 2021The opioid epidemic is an indication of the widespread presence of people who are addicted to opioids such as OxyContin. Addiction to prescription opiates like OxyContin can damage your emotional and physical well-being. OxyContin is a powerful narcotic used to control severe or chronic pain.…
ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryAuthorColin MooreColin Moore read morePublished: October 17, 2021Updated: October 13, 2021Synthetic opioids are a class of psychoactive drugs that relieve pain like opiates. Drug manufacturers artificially produce these substances with an internal structure similar to naturally occurring opioids like morphine. Synthetic opioids and natural opioids have similar risks, but synthetic opioids are more potent. Users…
ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryAuthorColin MooreColin Moore read morePublished: September 20, 2021Updated: August 31, 2021It is vital to provide support to a loved one who struggles with addiction. However, if you are in a codependent relationship, it can have a negative impact on your life. Bayview Recovery offers codependency therapy at our mental health treatment center in Tacoma, WA.…
ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryAuthorColin MooreColin Moore read morePublished: April 24, 2021Updated: May 6, 2021One of the things that keep so many people from choosing recovery is the fear of the withdrawal symptoms they’ll experience when they stop using their drug of choice. Sometimes they’re so afraid of these symptoms that they assume they won’t be able to survive…
ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: April 16, 2021Updated: April 30, 2021Addiction isn’t always easy to see. Some people use drugs or alcohol for years and manage it well enough that they are able to work, engage with other people, and meet most expectations. Yet, over time, this will worsen, especially as tolerance and dependence grow. If you see the…
ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: April 7, 2021Updated: April 30, 2021April 7, 2021 marks the 71st anniversary of World Health Day. The World Health Organization began this tradition back in 1950 to celebrate the founding of the global health agency. This year’s theme is “Building a Healthier, Fairer World.” At Bayview Recovery in Washington, we commemorate the occasion by…
ByBayviewRecoveryBayviewRecoveryPublished: February 20, 2021Updated: April 9, 2021In a dual diagnosis treatment program, you get mental health treatment and addiction treatment at the same time. You might struggle with depression that leads to an addiction, or you might be addicted to substances and now have anxiety. No matter what problem came first, dual diagnosis treatment allows you to…