Somatic experiencing is a therapeutic approach that helps resolve trauma. Sometimes, when subjected to trauma, your body becomes stuck in the experience. As a result, you don’t fully work through the steps needed to recover. Much like grief, there’s a process your body must undergo to heal from trauma fully. If you become wedged in this process, […]
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You’ll find the words “evidence-based treatment” used throughout drug and alcohol treatment program websites. You’ll also hear these words used along with specific kinds of treatment, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). Bayview Recovery is an addiction treatment center with experienced and caring professional staff. They provide evidence-based treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders. What is
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Holistic therapies treat all areas of your life. When addiction is involved, holistic medicine focuses on more than just your physical needs. It focuses on feeding your emotional and spiritual life, too. Common components of a holistic treatment program include training in nutrition, exercise, relaxation, social expression, and more. This approach may use medications and behavioral
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A support group is vital to a sustainable recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. A support group gives you a much-needed connection with others who are also on the path to sobriety. Bayview Recovery offers support groups in Tacoma, WA, as a part of our family therapy program. Through a combination of evidence-based and holistic
PTSD and alcoholism are a common pairing. When dealing with raw feelings, nightmares, and anxiety caused by past trauma, it’s not unusual for someone to turn to alcohol as a buffer. Alcohol makes us feel better in the moment, taking the edge off of worry and stress. Also, it can help us relax enough to socialize around other people when,
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Are you getting your wisdom teeth out soon? Ouch! Wisdom tooth removal can be painful — many oral surgeons who perform wisdom teeth extraction use Vicodin to help with post-surgical pain. If you’re wondering whether Vicodin is a good fit for you, it’s important to talk to your oral surgeon about alternative methods of pain
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You’ve heard the term, and the name sounds safe. But exactly what is synthetic marijuana? The answer may surprise you. Synthetic marijuana, which attempts to be natural, isn’t. Rather, the only natural part of this product is the plant base on which synthetic chemicals have been sprayed. There’s little-to-no regulation regarding synthetic marijuana, except to say
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Alcoholism is a substance use disorder. Often occurring alongside alcohol abuse is depression, a mental health disorder. Although alcoholism and depression are two separate disorders, they frequently go hand-in-hand. It is one reason why addiction treatment centers in Tacoma, WA, and nearby cities run a depression treatment program for men and women addicted to alcohol. What is Alcoholism? Alcohol
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You’ve probably heard news reports about lung problems related to THC and vaping. As of mid-November 2019, over 2,100 people had received treatment for lung injuries from vaping. The illness even has an official name: EVALI. EVALI stands for “e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report
Opiate vs opioid? What is the difference? In the past, the term “opiate” referred to drugs refined from the opium poppy. Morphine is one of the first and the best-known opiates made from opium poppies. Opium itself was and is an “opiate.” Medical terminology introduced the word “opioids” to describe drugs that were chemically similar to
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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