By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Author Colin Moore Colin Moore read more Published: April 24, 2021 Updated: May 6, 2021 One 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…
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: February 12, 2021 Updated: April 9, 2021 Loving children consider parents to be role models who lead by example. But drug-addicted parents turn that paradigm on its head. This substance abuse problem has become so prevalent that National Surveys on Drug Use and Health indicate that 8.7 million children 17 years…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: January 30, 2021 Updated: March 18, 2021 Is drug use glorified in pop culture? Does Hollywood make you think that using alcohol or marijuana is safe to do? When it comes to addiction and pop culture, there are many misleading and often worrisome beliefs presented. However, if you are struggling with…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: January 27, 2021 Updated: March 18, 2021 Doctor shopping is the practice of going to more than one doctor to get a prescription medication. This type of behavior is common for those suffering from opioid abuse because a single prescription may not be enough to meet each one of your needs.…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: December 21, 2020 Updated: February 19, 2021 Opioid addiction continues to be a problem across the nation. Nationwide, hundreds of people lose their life due to opioid overdose every day. Experts estimate that opioid addiction costs the nation billions of dollars a year. If the opioid addiction trends are worrying you,…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: November 28, 2020 Updated: January 19, 2021 Drug abuse may involve legal or illegal drugs. One illegal substance that can cause addiction is phencyclidine or PCP. This drug originally had legitimate medical uses. However, doctors discontinued using it due to the severe effects of PCP that patients experienced. Once you know…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: November 24, 2020 Updated: January 19, 2021 Signs of opiate addiction may not be obvious to everyone. You could have a loved one struggling with drug abuse and not recognize the problem immediately. Learn to recognize some of the most common signals those who have problems with opiate use send through…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: May 17, 2020 Updated: May 19, 2020 Different drugs have different effects on the body, but they all end up doing permanent damage that is similar after a long period of usage. As we explore the effects of drugs on the body, we need to keep in mind that much of…
By BayviewRecovery BayviewRecovery Published: March 13, 2020 Updated: March 31, 2020 Is there a difference between dependence vs. addiction? It’s hard for most people to see how these two components impact their lives and their ability to stop using drugs and alcohol. Yet, this concept is an important one. Understanding when you have a physical…