Medication-assisted treatment is one of many options available for those who are fighting substance abuse disorders. While it’s not the only treatment option, it is one that has had success, especially for those who have struggled in their recovery in the past. While MAT programs are only available for certain substances (notably, alcohol addictions and […]
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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 more about the effects that PCP causes on the mind and
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 their actions and appearance. After recognizing that a problem exists, you
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The use of stimulants in college happens regularly. Among the drugs used are those for attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) such as Adderall and Ritalin. These drugs can help those with ADD or ADHD to focus on classes. However, when students misuse it, these substances can cause serious problems and
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Painkillers can both improve lives and steal them. When used correctly, they can improve the lives of people with both acute and chronic pain. However, abusing these substances contributes to the development of many effects of painkiller abuse. Since these drugs are often legal to obtain, identifying a problem in yourself or someone else becomes
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If you aren’t careful, a night of so-called carefree drinking can lead to life-threatening physical conditions. Alcohol poisoning happens when an individual consumes too much alcohol during a short period. People can suffer from the illness regardless of their weight, gender, or alcohol tolerance level. Reaching a state where you experience alcohol poisoning can be a sign
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Methamphetamine, commonly known as crystal meth, is a synthetic stimulant popular among drug users. While the ingredients for making meth are simple and you can find them at your typical drug store, it’s just as dangerous as other illicit substances. Meth typically looks like blue and white-tinged rocks or glass. It is a highly addictive
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Drugs and alcohol often serve as coping mechanisms for people who have trouble dealing with stress. They’re looking for a way out of their current reality, including issues stemming from past trauma or underlying mental health disorders. Using substances masks the core problems at the root of issues, which means they continue going untreated. At
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When most people think of abusing substances, they don’t think of things like cough syrup. But, unfortunately, cough syrup abuse is an actual problem. Many people drink it because it often has alcohol in it, and over time they can get addicted to it. Since there’s not much alcohol in cough syrup, they have to
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There are many different types of drugs on the market today, both legal and illegal. One of the newer ones is synthetic marijuana, which puts some people at serious risk of harm. You don’t always know what you’re getting, and that can lead to significant side effects. At Bayview Recovery, we want to help you
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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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