Confronting Substance Abuse with Addiction Treatment

Addiction is a complex disease. It not only involves physical effects like withdrawal symptoms but also effects that damage one’s mental health. Further, addiction is a chronic disease requiring individuals to manage it and be vigilant once sober. While many think a substance use disorder or addiction is about willpower, it is not. Rather, when the use of a substance changes an individual’s brain chemistry so that it is reliant upon the substance to function properly, a dependency or addiction occurs. Individuals with a substance use disorder do not use drugs or alcohol out of some desire for a high, but because without the substance, their body is unable to function. At Beaches Recovery, we offer a wide range of addiction treatment programs to meet the needs of nearly any kind of substance abuse.

Identifying a Substance Abuse Problem

Drugs. Alcohol. Exercise. Overeating. Substance abuse doesn’t always look the same, and not all of them are obvious, but it is always serious. Are you struggling with a substance abuse problem to any of these or something that isn’t listed? Do you wonder if you might be?

You may have a problem with substance abuse if you:

• Feel guilty or ashamed about this activity.
• Lie to others or hide your habits.
• Have friends or family members who are worried about your behavior.
• Need to partake in these activities to relax, feel better or cope with stress.

Identifying that you may be too dependent on an unhealthy activity or behavior is extremely difficult. Ask a trusted loved one, friend, or doctor to help you determine if you need further help through drug and alcohol rehab, therapy, etc.

Substance use disorder is the inability to regulate how much of a substance one uses. Typically this applies to drugs or alcohol. However, there are other non-addictive substances a person can still develop a substance use disorder with. In the addiction treatment profession, these are called process addictions like gambling, gaming, or sex. They usually involve some underlying mental health issue that must first be addressed. At Beaches Recovery, we offer a wide range of therapies. We understand that each individual has a unique experience and requires their own customized treatment plan. Our team of counselors and therapists work alongside clients to design a therapeutic approach that meets their specific needs and goals in achieving sobriety. Some of the therapies we offer include:

• Equine-assisted therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing or EMDR therapy
• Family therapy
• Mindfulness-based treatment
• Nutrition therapy
• Trauma therapy
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy
• Dialectical behavior therapy
• Yoga therapy

Confronting Your Addiction at Beaches Recovery

If you’re ready to treat your addiction, Beaches Recovery can help you get the ball rolling. From meth detox to family therapy, our addiction treatment programs make your unique needs the focal point and your recovery a reality. We offer drug and alcohol rehab treatment programs that run from 1-3 months, depending on the severity of your addiction and the type of treatment it requires. We offer inpatient care, transitional living, individual and group therapy, and sober living programs.

Beaches Recovery in Jacksonville, Florida, will help you pave the way for your success and help you attain freedom from your drug and alcohol addiction. We celebrate our patients’ success daily and give you the tools you need to avoid relapse. Any long-term negative behaviors and habits that may have spawned your addiction will be addressed during your drug and alcohol rehab treatment.  So go ahead and get started with a new beginning and on the path to a life devoid of drugs and alcohol. Call us today at 866.605.0532, or contact us online. You’ll be glad that you did!