Misuse of prescription drugs is defined as, “Taking drugs other than how they were prescribed to you.” Prescription drug misuse can lead to addiction, which further increases the risk of overdose. It is estimated that more than 18 million Americans abuse prescription drugs. For this reason, if you or someone you love was prescribed medications […]
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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.
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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
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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
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The more you learn about yourself and your addiction, the more you discover how interconnected your addictions and mental health issues are. One of the most common mental illnesses so many people struggle with is anxiety. Anxiety and addiction are often related, and for many people, they fuel each other, making each of them worse
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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 alcohol at least once in their lives, and 67% have been drunk. It is important that college students
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 they assume they won’t be able to survive them. Instead of reaching out for help, many people continue
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Club drugs are often used by teens and young adults who frequent bars or nightclubs. They are often available at parties as well as concerts. These drugs carry several risks with them, including combinations that are not easy to identify. Consuming these drugs puts you at risk of addiction and overdose but also trauma and
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Addiction 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 signs of addiction in yourself or
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Working through addiction treatment takes time and significant amounts of work. In therapy, you’ll have a professional team to guide and support you through the process. This part of the process is the hardest. However, once you are ready to embrace life without a team of constant professionals to help you, you’ll still need that
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Bayview Recovery Center provides varying levels of care with a focus on outpatient treatment programs at our Tacoma, WA drug rehab center. Our treatment methods allow our clients to have the most accessible and effective recovery experience possible.
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