a family discussing how to hold an intervention

How to Hold an Intervention

When people’s lives are being ruined by substance abuse or they refuse to get help for their mental health issues, you want to do more than just observe. Instead, you and your loved ones can hold an intervention for this person. An intervention is a structured conversation between loved ones and someone struggling with addiction.…

What Are the Heroin Overdose Symptoms_

What Are Heroin Overdose Symptoms?

Heroin is an illegal substance processed from morphine, a naturally occurring substance extracted from certain varieties of poppy plants. This drug can be snorted, smoked, or injected, depending on the user. Heroin quickly binds to opioid receptors as it converts into morphine, creating a surge of pleasurable and euphoric sensations for the user. Tolerance can…

Why Borderline Personality Treatment Could Rebuild Your Relationships

Why Borderline Personality Treatment Could Rebuild Your Relationships

Bayview Recovery, a mental health treatment center in Tacoma, WA, offers a variety of services, including addiction treatment and care for those with borderline personality disorder. Borderline personality disorder affects a relatively small percentage of the adult population. It’s found to be more common in women. However, there is some indication that just as many…

Spotting an Oxycontin Addiction

Spotting an OxyContin Addiction

The 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. While most people use this medicine as their doctor prescribed,…

Dangers of Synthetic Opioids

Dangers of Synthetic Opioids

Synthetic 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 may experience harmful effects and have an increased possibility of…

myths about painkillers

Myths About Painkillers

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 have questions concerning myths about painkillers, please reach out to Bayview…