Charlson Comorbidity IndexAddiction, Dual Diagnosis, dual diagnosis treatment, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 20, 2019Leave a commentThe Charlson comorbidity index gives patients with more than one comorbid condition a one-year mortality prediction. Examples of the broad range of comorbid conditions in which these apply are heart disease, AIDS, or cancer. In fact, there are a total of 22 conditions that are part of the Charlson comorbidity index. When you suspect that you may… Details
Symptoms Of DepressionDual Diagnosis, Family Therapy, Mental Health, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 10, 2019Leave a commentIf you are feeling down most days of the week, you may wonder if depression is the cause. Understanding the symptoms of depression will help you identify if that is your problem. Depression can lead to additional problems for many people. Some people turn to drugs or alcohol when depression strikes. When this occurs, then co-occurring… Details
Medications Used in DetoxDetox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug AddictionBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 26, 2019Leave a commentThe most difficult part of recovering from a substance abuse problem, addiction or alcoholism is detox. When you are physically addicted to drugs or alcohol, you experience painful, uncomfortable and potentially life-threatening withdrawal symptoms when you try to stop using. Drugs and alcohol cause different withdrawal symptoms but are serious enough to make it hard… Details
What is the Purpose of Addiction TherapyAddiction, Controlled Substances, CounselingBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 25, 2019Leave a commentAddiction, alcoholism and other substance abuse disorders cause not only damaging consequences but also major changes to your brain chemistry. These changes impact your thought process, emotions and behaviors. Addiction is a chronic and progressive condition that continues to worsen until you receive help. The earlier addiction is treated, the more favorable recovery outcomes are.… Details
Alcohol Detox SymptomsAlcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol RehabBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 24, 2019Leave a commentWhen you become addicted to alcohol, you need to drink in order to prevent alcohol detox symptoms, which can be fatal. Although it’s one of the rarest alcohol detox symptoms, delirium tremors can result in seizures, hallucinations, and death. Alcohol is one of the most widely used, and abuse, psychoactive substances in the United States.… Details
Drugs Ruined My LifeDrug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 23, 2019Leave a commentAddiction is a chronic, destructive and progressive condition that can impair your judgment and change your brain chemistry. When you become addicted to drugs and alcohol, you may wonder, have drugs ruined my life? If so, it’s because addiction causes you to abuse drugs and alcohol despite experiencing negative consequences and having a strong desire… Details
Paranoid Personality Disorder Symptomsdual diagnosis treatment, Mental Health, Relapse PreventionBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 22, 2019Leave a commentMental health disorders impact roughly 1 out of every 5 Americans. In fact, mental health disorders can cause debilitating symptoms that prevent you from socializing, working or going to school. Mental health disorders can impact your emotions, thoughts, and also behaviors. Left untreated, mental health disorders can worsen. Paranoid Personality Disorder, which is a serious… Details
Fighting Heroin CravingsDrug Addiction, Drug Information, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 21, 2019Leave a commentChanges to medical insurance laws now require medical insurance companies to cover substance abuse and treatment at a heroin rehab center in Florida in the same manner that they cover medical treatment. These changes have decreased the cost of treatment and made substance abuse treatment more accessible. Opiates like heroin cause intense withdrawal symptoms when you attempt… Details
Effects of a Whippet AddictionControlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 20, 2019Leave a commentInhalant and whippet addiction can cause damaging consequences, including death. Whippets are one of the most popular inhalants. Nitrous oxide, which is a gas that is frequently used as an anesthesia medication in clinical settings, is also used in products like canned whipped cream. When inhaled in large amounts, whippets produce intense intoxication. Inhalants are… Details
Dependent Stressors and AddictionAddiction, Counseling, Mental HealthBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 19, 2019Leave a commentBoth mental health and substance abuse disorders are chronic, incurable conditions that require lifelong management. There are different types of stressors, including ones that you can and can’t control. Dependent stressors, which are caused by your actions or behaviors, are a formidable barrier to recovery. Everybody deals with stress. Unfortunately, stress can become difficult to… Details
