Sober living programs are a vital part of drug rehab treatment. In addition, those suffering from alcohol addiction issues can benefit from sober living programs as well. Sober living programs are an alternative to living in normal housing. These programs foster sobriety. People living in sober living programs help one another to live without drug […]
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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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Heroin is a highly addictive schedule one drug. It provides a euphoric high that wears off quickly, so frequent use is common. Unfortunately, regular use also results in tolerance and physical dependence. Physical dependence is treated by going through the heroin detox process. Many people fear detoxing because of the intense withdrawal symptoms it produces,
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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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A process addiction relates to behaviors that a person feels out of control to stop. Some refer to these as behavioral addictions. Recently, scientists have connected many aspects of these problems to similar brain responses that occur with substance use disorders. Consequently, treatment for a process addiction can follow that of other forms of addiction
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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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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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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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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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