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3 Common Substance Abuse Withdrawal Symptoms

Resources 3 Common Substance Abuse Withdrawal Symptoms 2 min readUpdated Mar 2018Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team A person suffering from addiction goes through withdrawal on stopping the use of alcohol and drugs. Chemical dependence will lead to discomfort if the use is … Read more

The Relationship Between Psychiatric Conditions and Substance Abuse

Substance abuse disorder is a condition associated with individuals becoming addicted to certain substances such as alcohol and/or drugs. Addiction is defined as individuals partaking in these mentioned substances, because they have become dependent on them, and results in the affected person becoming socially withdrawn, experiencing breakdowns in relationships with friends and family, as well as committing actions that can get them into trouble with the law.

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How to Prevent Drug Overdose

Resources How to Prevent Drug Overdose 1 min readUpdated Feb 2018Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team Do you know what happens in a drug overdose? Do you have any idea how you can help if someone overdoses on a drug? Overdose is a … Read more

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Why 12 Steps Programs Aren’t a Magic Bullet

Resources Why 12 Steps Programs Aren’t a Magic Bullet 3 min readUpdated Feb 2018Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team Modern medicine has tricked us into thinking fixing the human body is easy. The advent of antibiotics has to lead us to believe that … Read more

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Signs to Look for in an Alcoholic

Resources Signs to Look for in an Alcoholic 3 min readUpdated Jan 2018Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team People across the western world are certainly fond of a drink. In fact almost 27% of the American population over 18 binge drink every single … Read more

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The 3 Stages of Addiction

Resources The 3 Stages of Addiction 2 min readUpdated Jan 2018Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team Drug addiction changes the brain and these changes continue for a long period of time even after the person stops taking the drug. Addiction progresses through stages … Read more

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Detox or Rehab?

Resources Detox or Rehab? 1 min readUpdated Jan 2018Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team Seeking treatment is the biggest step in addiction recovery and the treatment program you choose can make a big difference to your recovery. There are so many treatment options … Read more

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Substance Abuse and Inpatient Rehabilitation Services

Substance abuse is a difficult and challenging problem for affected individuals to manage and overcome. Factors such as the environment one lives in or is exposed to contribute to continued substance abuse. Increased stressors and being known as mental health conditions are also problems that can lead to alcohol and drug abuse and this may lead to further mental and physical complications.

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How To Identify Alcoholism

Resources How To Identify Alcoholism 2 min readUpdated Feb 2024Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team People across the western world are certainly fond of a drink. In fact, almost 27% of the American population over 18 binge drink every single month according to … Read more

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