Contributed by Bayside Marin clinical team member Kathryn Taylor, MA, LPC/MHSP. There are several myths of addiction. One such belief is that only the "bad kids" become addicted to substances. This thought abdicates the responsibility of helping all youth say no to drug abuse. Across the nation, young people are more affected by addiction than [...]
Opioid-based medications are often thought of in terms of use for the consumer, which is mainly for painkilling purposes. Some of the most widely circulated and marketed opioid painkiller medications include brand names such as OxyContin, Vicodin, Percocet, Demerol, etc. While these medications are obtained through the prescription of a qualified physician, many individuals may [...]
Many people are familiar with mainstream opioid medications such as those sold under the brand names of Vicodin, Demerol, Percocet, OxyContin and more. These medications are used as painkillers for a variety of situations, including injury-related pain, recovery from surgery, dental-related procedures, chronic diseases and more. Opioid medications are obtained via prescription from a qualified [...]
Negative behavioral patterns may be increasingly observed in teenage boys, often putting parents and guardians in a position of helplessness, fear and being overwhelmed when it comes to learning how to effectively address these behaviors. Teenage boys who exemplify behaviors such as physical aggression, abusive acting out, verbal destruction, etc. can labeled as "bad," or [...]
Substance abuse presents a compelling threat to public health. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, roughly 2 million people seek treatment for drug and alcohol abuse each year in the U.S. Perhaps the most common route for addiction recovery is the “12 Step Process,” which was first introduced in the 1939 [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.