By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: September 25, 2021 Updated: August 31, 2021 For over 30 years, September has marked the observance of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. The month’s primary goal is to raise awareness and understanding surrounding mental and substance use disorders. Throughout the month, there are several celebratory dates, such as National…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Author Colin Moore Colin Moore read more Published: April 28, 2021 Updated: May 6, 2021 Attending college can involve joining all of the heavy parties you can attend that serve alcoholic beverages when you should be studying for exams. According to a 2016 Monitoring Future Study, 81% of college students have tried…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: March 27, 2021 Updated: April 19, 2021 With more people than ever suffering from chronic pain, doctors are prescribing opioid painkillers in high amounts. Unfortunately, there are still many myths about painkillers and their addictiveness. These myths leave many people unprepared for the realities of life while using painkillers. If you…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: March 25, 2020 Updated: March 31, 2020 It’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.…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: February 24, 2020 Updated: February 24, 2020 When lawmakers during the early 20th century realized the harmful effects of abusive substances, they felt it was best to ban these drugs to ensure no one gets their hands on them. Unfortunately, history shows that when you ban something that everyone wants, it…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: February 18, 2020 Updated: February 24, 2020 We live in a technology-centric world where we use technology as an easy method of communication. We never have to look at the other person or worry about stuttering or saying something we will regret. Smartphone addiction can disconnect you from the world and…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: February 16, 2020 Updated: February 24, 2020 There are some people that feel like they cannot live without the other person. While this may seem like a romantic notion that we see in entertainment, it is more like a barrier to getting well if you suffer from addiction in addition to…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: February 14, 2020 Updated: February 24, 2020 Being in recovery requires a lot of responsibilities like attending meetings, staying away from triggers, renewing relationships, and doing anything else to achieve sobriety. Being sober does not have to mean all work and no fun. Having fun in recovery is important. It lets…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: February 12, 2020 Updated: February 24, 2020 Sobriety is a brave step for someone recovering from drug addiction. It is your way of saying that drugs and alcohol are no longer your go-to when you experience negative feelings and you want to be respected towards your social circle. Living a sober…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: February 10, 2020 Updated: February 24, 2020 There are those that give up after one attempt of treatment when they relapse. It does not mean that all drug treatment is not effective but that particular form of treatment was for you. There are many forms of treatment where you can either…