Bayshore Retreat Addiction Treatment Center

02/22/2023

It’s a technique nearly as old as civilization itself. The ancient Persians used it. Modern Finns have perfected it, and Hollywood elites from Lady Gaga and Kim Kardashian to Gwyneth Paltrow and Emma Roberts can’t stop raving about it. 🧖🏻‍♀️

It’s sauna therapy, and there’s mounting evidence that it can do far more for you than just make your skin glow and your body feel great. Indeed, medical researchers are beginning to prove what the ancients knew: that sweating it out can be incredibly healing for the mind, body, and spirit.

But what about its benefits in addiction recovery?

There is increasing empirical support for the use of sauna therapy for detoxification, as well as for the management of severe and protracted substance withdrawal symptoms.

This article examines the myriad benefits of sauna therapy, including its immense potential as an adjunctive treatment in addiction recovery.

Read the full article following the link below.
https://bayshoreretreat.com/sweat-it-out-the-benefits-of-dry-saunas-in-addiction-recovery/

It’s a technique nearly as old as civilization itself. The ancient Persians used it. Modern Finns have perfected it, and Hollywood elites from Lady Gaga and Kim Kardashian to Gwyneth Paltrow and Emma Roberts can’t stop raving about it. It’s sauna therapy, and there’s mounting evidence that i...

02/08/2023

No one is just born knowing how to support a friend or family member in their fight against the complex and frightening disease of addiction. In fact, if your loved one is in recovery, the odds are good that you’re going to have a lot of questions as you learn to support without becoming codependent and to empower without enabling.

This article addresses some of the most common questions family members and friends face when their loved one enters treatment.

https://bayshoreretreat.com/being-there-common-questions-you-may-have-when-your-loved-one-enters-rehab/

No one is just born knowing how to support a friend or family member in their fight against the complex and frightening disease of addiction.

02/01/2023

Even though all must walk their own unique path to recovery, there is one particular tool that has been shown to support addiction treatment, regardless of the particular circumstances of the disease.

Concerted efforts to cultivate your physical health 🏃 will not only improve your overall wellness and general quality of life, but it can significantly reduce your risk of relapse.

https://bayshoreretreat.com/the-role-of-physical-health-in-addiction-recovery/

The journey to sobriety is as unique as the individuals who travel it. After all, no two people experience addiction in precisely the same way. Even though all must walk their own unique path to recovery, there is one particular tool that has been shown to support addiction treatment, regardless of....

01/24/2023

Though originally developed as a psychotherapeutic approach for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), EMDR is increasingly being studied for the treatment of additional disorders or PTSD comorbidities.

This includes significant research into the use of EMDR for the treatment of Substance Abuse Disorder, both with and without co-occurring disorders, such as PTSD, anxiety, or depression. Thus far, the evidence is quite exciting. There is significant support for the use of EMDR in treating unresolved trauma and PTSD, which also has important benefits for the treatment of SUD, as will be discussed at greater length below. In addition, there is mounting evidence that EMDR may be quite effective as an add-on treatment option for those in addiction recovery, including those with no known history of trauma or PTSD.

https://bayshoreretreat.com/eyes-on-the-prize-the-surprising-power-of-emdr-in-addiction-recovery/

Though originally developed as a psychotherapeutic approach for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), EMDR is increasingly being studied

01/10/2023

When you are in recovery, one of the most important steps you can take to support your sobriety is to structure your days in healthy and productive ways. Having a predictable daily routine can ensure that you’re consistently working your recovery, that you’re practicing self-care, and that you are living up to the responsibilities inherent to your new “sober identity.”

https://bayshoreretreat.com/the-magic-of-the-ordinary-the-importance-of-a-structured-daily-routine-in-addiction-recovery/

Addiction is a disease that feeds on chaos. So, when you are in recovery, one of the most important steps you can take to support your sobriety

01/03/2023

Addiction is a disease that feeds on chaos. So, when you are in recovery, one of the most important steps you can take to support your sobriety is to structure your days in healthy and productive ways. Having a predictable daily routine can ensure that you’re consistently working on your recovery and practicing self-care and that you are living up to the responsibilities inherent to your new “sober identity.”

Learn more about the role of structure in supporting addiction recovery and strategies for implementing a healthy daily routine in your own life.

https://bayshoreretreat.com/the-magic-of-the-ordinary-the-importance-of-a-structured-daily-routine-in-addiction-recovery/

Addiction is a disease that feeds on chaos. So, when you are in recovery, one of the most important steps you can take to support your sobriety

01/01/2023

Happy New Year to you!
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12/27/2022

Yes, relapse during the holidays is a real and present danger, but it does not have to be your destiny. It is, indeed, possible to make it through the holiday season with your sobriety intact. You just need to arm yourself with proven strategies. We’ll show you how!

https://bayshoreretreat.com/sober-celebrations-making-it-through-the-holidays-with-your-sobriety-intact/

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Bells are ringing. People are singing. The whole world seems infused with holiday cheer. But when you’re in recovery, these festive weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year can feel, well, not very celebratory at all. The fact is that maintaining your sob...

12/25/2022

Wishing you Peace, Joy, and Hope this holiday season!

12/20/2022

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the whole world seems infused with holiday cheer. But when you’re in recovery, these festive weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year can feel, well, not very celebratory at all.

The fact is that maintaining your sobriety during the holidays can be difficult for a host of reasons.

Yes, relapse during the holidays is a real and present danger, but it does not have to be your destiny. It is, indeed, possible to make it through the holiday season with your sobriety intact. You just need to arm yourself with proven strategies. We’ll show you how!

https://bayshoreretreat.com/sober-celebrations-making-it-through-the-holidays-with-your-sobriety-intact/

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Bells are ringing. People are singing. The whole world seems infused with holiday cheer. But when you’re in recovery, these festive weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year can feel, well, not very celebratory at all. The fact is that maintaining your sob...

12/13/2022

Mind Over Matter: The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Addiction Recovery

https://bayshoreretreat.com/mind-over-matter-the-role-of-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-in-addiction-recovery/

If you or someone you love has been in addiction recovery for a while, the odds are pretty good that you’ve already heard of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is often deployed as a gold standard approach for the treatment of substance use disorder (SUD) (1, 2, 3, 4). Despite the prevalence ...

12/06/2022

If you or someone you love has been in addiction recovery for a while, the odds are pretty good that you’ve already heard of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is often deployed as a gold standard approach for the treatment of substance use disorder (SUD).

Despite the prevalence and promise of CBT in addiction recovery, many people remain unclear as to what, exactly, CBT is and how it can be used to support long-term sobriety in those dealing with substance dependency. This article examines the purposes, functions, and efficacy of CBT as a therapy of choice for many who are experiencing addiction.

https://bayshoreretreat.com/mind-over-matter-the-role-of-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-in-addiction-recovery/

If you or someone you love has been in addiction recovery for a while, the odds are pretty good that you’ve already heard of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is often deployed as a gold standard approach for the treatment of substance use disorder (SUD) (1, 2, 3, 4). Despite the prevalence ...