The Real Story Behind Drunk Driving Deaths [Infographic] Alcohol Addiction, InfographicBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 15, 2018Leave a commentStatistics Surrounding Drunk Driving Deaths Prove That It Isn’t a Victimless Crime Drunk driving isn’t something that affects only other people. It puts you and your loved ones at risk, too. Whether you’re the person driving under the influence or the other motorist, your life changes forever. This is particularly true if it costs the…
Binge Drinking on College Campuses Reaches All-Time High Alcohol Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 5, 2018Leave a commentSchool is finally out for summer, but it’s never too early to warn about the dangers of binge drinking on college campuses. Binge drinking is the excessive intake of alcohol over short time periods. The typical binge involves gulping down three to five drinks in around two hours. Therefore, young adults become impaired with blood…
Can You Die from Alcohol Withdrawal? Alcohol Addiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 2, 2018Leave a commentDeciding to stop drinking is a step in the right direction. However, it’s not always an easy thing to do. First, the alcoholic has to come to terms with their illness. Then they have to find somewhere they can get help. Help is vitally important because “drying out” on one’s own is very dangerous. People…
An Alcoholic Definition Might Wake You Up Alcohol Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 1, 2018Leave a commentSome people need a wake-up call before they go too far. We will call it knocking them upside their head. It’s not unusual for an alcoholic to deny they have a drinking problem. That’s a big part of the disease, living in denial. Just the same, we have to reach out to our loved ones…
The Intersection of Percocet and Alcohol Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJune 26, 2018Leave a commentWhen someone takes Percocet as directed, it can help ease their moderate to severe pain. Usually, people only take the drug for a short time. Those who don’t use the medication as directed can have serious health problems as a result, including addiction. If people mix Percocet and alcohol, the health risks significantly increase. What…
Why You Need a Drug and Alcohol Evaluation Before Rehab Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJune 19, 2018Leave a commentThe decision to stop using drugs and enter rehab is not an easy one to make. It requires the user to admit they have a problem they can’t fix on their own. Anyone who can do that is someone we should all admire. Upon entering rehab, the first thing a nervous addict faces is the…
Steps in the Alcohol Detox Process Alcohol Addiction, Detox, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJune 18, 2018Leave a commentThe lack of knowledge about addiction treatment could be a deterrent for people who need help. To remove that obstacle, we want to share some information about the alcohol detox process. This process is critical for patients who could be facing significant issues should they suddenly stop drinking. Ultimately, a good detox program is a…
Is Withdrawal from Alcohol Really Dangerous? Alcohol Addiction, DetoxBy Beaches RecoveryJune 10, 2018Leave a commentAlcohol abuse comes with a lot of collateral side effects. As dangerous as drinking is to a person’s health, we find that suddenly stopping is just as dangerous. That’s at least in the short term. Why? A deep-rooted addiction to alcohol exposes the user to some perilous withdrawal symptoms when the drinking days are over.…
Avoid Chronic Alcohol Abuse Alcohol Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryMay 21, 2018Leave a commentShould you be concerned about binge or chronic drinking? The answer to that is an emphatic yes. While experts would not view all binge drinkers as alcoholics, chronic drinking is indeed a subset of alcoholism. Binge drinkers always seem to be just one more drink away from addiction. With that in mind, people should view…
How to Deal with an Alcoholic or Drug Addict Alcohol Addiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryMay 12, 2018Leave a commentIt’s difficult to watch someone you love succumb under the weight of a drinking problem. A lot of people find themselves just sitting by, watching it happen. For sure, that’s not how to deal with an alcoholic. There are far better and more productive ways to be of service to our loved ones. Given the…
