Addiction is a complex illness that can affect anyone regardless of their background or socioeconomic status. However, when it comes to addiction recovery, the stigma surrounding substance use can be one of the most significant barriers to success.
Resources The Effects of Mental Illness and Drug Abuse 4 min readUpdated Feb 2024Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team Which Comes First? Substance Abuse or Mental Illness There is no clear-cut answer to this question as you can start taking certain types of … Read more
Resources Behavioral Changes that May Indicate Addiction 2 min readUpdated Feb 2024Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team Many physical changes may indicate addiction. These changes are so popular that people forget to look out for other types of changes that may also indicate … Read more
Not every drug user is sure of whether or not they need treatment. Some users claim that they are simply recreational drug users, and do not worry that their habit is causing problems.
Resources Drug Abuse in the United States 3 min readUpdated Jul 2019Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team Drug abuse is a major problem in the United States. It can come in the form of alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, or prescription drugs. While some … Read more
There is a difference between drug addiction and dependence that is important to understand. Although some use these words interchangeably, the preferred term is now “Substance use disorder”.
Resources Cases of Severe Bleeding Linked with Synthetic Cannabinoid Use 3 min readUpdated Apr 2018Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team Around the end of March of this year, 2018, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported that there were 50 cases of … Read more
A high index of suspicion is required for patients who show signs and symptoms of drug abuse or dependency. A complete evaluation of the patient is necessary, including physical examination and laboratory investigations. The clinical diagnosis of the patient is facilitated by the presence of specific signs – for example, nasal ulceration in cocaine abuse. Nevertheless, it is common for patients to have non-specific complaints related to drug withdrawal. A wide range of signs and symptoms has been attributed to drug abuse, including constricted or dilated pupils, coarse voice, abnormal heart rate, enlarged liver, and collapsed veins.
Resources 3 Unique Ways To Fight Drug Abuse 1 min readUpdated Feb 2024Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team The decision to overcome addiction and seek help is a big one. But once you have decided to do so, the bigger question is which … Read more
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