What Is Smart Recovery?Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 16, 2019Leave a commentIf you have ever been in a drug or alcohol recovery program, you will likely have heard of AA (alcoholics anonymous) or NA (narcotics anonymous), but you may have never heard of SMART Recovery. What is SMART Recovery? SMART is an acronym that stands for self-management and recovery training. It is a peer-supported technique that…
Social Drinker Vs AlcoholicAlcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Counseling, Detox, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 15, 2019Leave a commentDo you have a friend that says that are a social drinker and not an alcoholic? It is easy to confuse the two, especially when people are out drinking heavily. There is a fine line between being a social drinker and an alcoholic, what makes a social drinker vs alcoholic? And when should you look…
Is Addiction Genetic?Addiction, Detox, Drug Addiction, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 14, 2019Leave a commentWondering if addiction genetic is normal in this day and age. Genes are solely responsible for many outcomes like if you have cystic fibrosis, you have a gene mutation that gives you the disease. Addiction is a bit more complicated, and it involves genes that control the reward system and a person’s ability to understand…
Most Addictive DrugsDrug Addiction, Drug Information, Recovery, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 13, 2019Leave a commentHave you ever wondered what the most addictive drugs are? What classifies drugs as being the most addictive? It comes down to the amount that the drug activates the brains dopamine or reward system. When it comes to addiction, the drug plays a significant role, and the patient’s susceptibility to becoming addicted also plays a…
Ativan Vs XanaxDetox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 12, 2019Leave a commentAtivan vs Xanax, what are they? They are prescription drugs that are used to treat psychiatric problems such as anxiety. They both fall under the drug category of benzodiazepines. Both drugs are highly addictive and were initially meant to be prescribed for short amounts of time. Why? Because people have often prescribed them for more…
What Is Rehab Like?Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 11, 2019Leave a commentIf you have never attended rehab before you may understandably worry about what it is like. It is difficult enough to recover from drug and alcohol abuse as a young person, and adding an unfamiliar environment to the mix can sometimes be a cause for anxiety. With this in mind, today we are taking the…
What Is Harm Reduction?Detox, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 10, 2019Leave a commentOver the years there have been many failed and discarded policies when it comes to how to treat those who are suffering from addictions. In modern drug treatment, criminalization and enforcement have given way to the doctrine of harm reduction. An alternative to more punitive policies of the past, such as harm reduction. But what…
Tramadol Addiction SymptomsDrug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 9, 2019Leave a commentNot all addictions are to illegal drugs. In the case of tramadol addiction, someone is more likely to get it over the pharmacists counter. However, this is one of the tougher addictions to treat that we have seen here at Beaches Recovery. The toughest part is convincing someone that they have a problem in the…
Why Do Teens Drink?Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 8, 2019Leave a commentThere isn’t enough conversation around teenage drinking and the serious effect that it can have. Parents often don’t know how to engage with their children over the realities around alcohol use. This can lead to a form of silent assent where both parties are happy to not discuss it until the problem grows out of…
Quitting Heroin Cold TurkeyDetox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 7, 2019Leave a commentIf you are suffering from an addiction to heroin you may have asked yourself this question: can I quit heroin cold turkey? There may even be people in your life who have encouraged this course of action, but you should think twice. There are many reasons why it is a terrible idea to quit heroin…
