One of our biggest motivating forces to recover from our addictions is wanting to get back to who we were before addiction took over our lives. We want to rebuild the lives we lost. What are some ways in which addiction changes us? The impacts of addiction are mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. It often […]
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It is no secret that rappers love cough syrup. The drink has become synonymous with the hip-hop scene, and many rappers have even named their songs after it. But what many people don’t know is that cough syrup can be addictive, and that some rappers have developed a serious addiction to it. In 2010, rapper
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Different levels of anxiety can make you feel like you cannot breathe or that you are going to die. Exposure therapy can help you confront those triggers that make you feel the way you do. Anxiety can be a very scary feeling. It can make you feel like you cannot breathe or that you are
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Depression is being in a low mood or sadness that can interfere with your daily activities and prevent you from being happy. There are more severe forms of depression like catatonic depression where you are not speaking or in a daze for a long time. If you know someone with catatonic depression, you need to
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The power of our imagination can be a destructive thing. It can cause us to anticipate the worst. We think in worst case scenarios and plan for the worst possible outcome in any given situation. As a result, we lose our optimism and hopefulness. Then, we stop being able to think positively. These negative thought
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When people’s lives are being ruined by substance abuse or they refuse to get help for their mental health issues, you want to do more than just observe. Instead, you and your loved ones can hold an intervention for this person. An intervention is a structured conversation between loved ones and someone struggling with addiction.
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Few things in the world change your life more than having a baby. But if you suffer from postpartum depression, that joyous occasion could feel more like a struggle. Postpartum depression is a real and serious condition that affects approximately one in seven women. It can happen any time during the first year after childbirth,
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[Oxycodone is an opioid very similar to heroin and morphine which produces an intense high. The sense of euphoria that users get when taking the drug is one they will want to repeat, and this can quickly lead to dependency and addiction. While the drug has legitimate medical uses as a painkiller, the potential for
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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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Benzos, including the brand name drugs Valium and Xanax, are some of the most commonly prescribed drugs in America today. This is because they have proven to be effective medications in the treatment of panic attacks, anxiety, and seizure disorders. Sadly, even when used as prescribed, these drugs can be highly addictive, eventually requiring benzo
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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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