Depression and sadness can become completely overwhelming, causing you to feel that there is no hope or reason to live. In moments of immense pain, it may seem impossible that depression can be treated and happiness restored. Suicidal thoughts do not make you crazy or flawed. It just means that you are dealing with symptoms…
Polydrug use can put you at considerable risk for drug intoxication, a common reason for emergency hospital visits. Combined drug intoxication can be fatal and has claimed countless lives. One of the most common drug combinations that can cause combined drug intoxication is mixing cocaine, which is a stimulant, with heroin, which is a depressant.…
Struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction is always challenging. However, those who deal with more than one issue may find themselves in a uniquely demanding predicament. Recovery from two or more elements, whether drugs or a mental illness, requires a custom-built and highly individualized program. A dual diagnosis treatment program helps patients achieve sobriety…
Untreated heroin addiction can present many dangers. Therefore, a comprehensive heroin addiction rehab is necessary if you suspect a loved one has a problem. Bayview Recovery is located in Tacoma, Washington, and offers highly individualized care to those suffering from heroin addiction. We believe that recovery is possible for those who wish to be drug-free.…
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…
Holistic 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 a multi-pronged approach rather than trying one solution and seeing…
Self-injury or self-harm is the act of deliberately harming your own body, such as burning or cutting yourself. Although self-harm by definition is not suicidal, it can be life-threatening. The desire to self-harm is a common symptom of some mental health disorders. The motivation to self-harm varies, but it may be a coping mechanism that…
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…
Sometimes, the words we try to speak fail us. We don’t know how to communicate our feelings effectively, leading us to hide our thoughts, even if the person we’re talking to wants to help us. When you are battling depression, it can feel even more challenging to communicate your thoughts aloud. Fortunately, there is a…
Fashion designer Kate Spade killed herself on June 5th and chef Anthony Bourdain did the same thing a few days later. We know that suicide is not like a biological virus that you can catch. However, is suicide contagious if we hear of someone else’s suicide? Reports have shown that suicide has a tendency to…