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 conditions 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 have…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Seeing a Chiropractor for AddictionAddiction, Holistic Treatment, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 17, 2019Leave a commentChiropractic health and wellness practices are an excellent tool in combating and managing chronic pain. Proper chiropractic adjustment therapy and wellness treatment can reduce your symptoms, alleviate certain types of pain and improve your overall quality of life. Chronic pain is a common medical problem in the United States. Dealing with chronic pain is difficult because it…
Grief and AddictionAddiction, Counseling, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 16, 2019Leave a commentWhen you struggle with grief and addiction, recovery can appear impossible. Grief can occur following trauma or the loss of a loved one. Negative emotions like sadness and depression can interfere with your daily life and make it difficult to enjoy life. When you use drugs and alcohol, your brain is compelled to release more…
