Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur after experiencing a single traumatic event or a series of them. When the mind has difficulty processing the trauma, it can create extreme emotions or even numbness. Unfortunately, to deal with the effects of the trauma, some people turn to substance use. Therefore, PTSD and drug addiction can happen […]
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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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One of the most significant shifts in the philosophy for treating people with addictions is focusing on their entire well-being. In the past, clients could admit themselves to a facility and only receive help for their addiction. Meanwhile, any underlying conditions, such as mental health conditions, could go untreated. Bayview Recovery Center offers a variety
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Synthetic marijuana first appeared in the 1980s, a byproduct of researchers searching for new ways of treating diseases like multiple sclerosis and HIV. The year 2008 marked the first appearance of the drugs on the market for recreational use in Germany. Synthetic marijuana quickly spread to other markets around the world, eventually becoming a concern for countries
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Most people think of depression by grouping it into two different categories. There is the “regular” depression that most people experience from time to time. Another, more severe condition is called clinical depression, which requires treatment by a mental health professional. Thinking in such a binary way makes it harder to grasp the complexity of
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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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Trauma can have long-lasting effects on a person. Anyone who’s experienced significant trauma may have a difficult time dealing with it. One of the ways they often try to handle it is by turning to substances like alcohol. Trauma and alcoholism can go hand in hand for some people, and that can lead to alcohol
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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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If you’ve been through treatment before and relapsed, you know that there are relapse triggers that can cause many problems. Fortunately, there are also some great ways to identify those triggers in an effort to avoid them in the future. If you can’t avoid them, you need the coping skills and tools to get through
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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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