Beating Alcohol Addiction: One Step at a TimeAlcohol Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryApril 8, 2019In the United States, approximately 15 million people ages 18 and older have alcohol use disorder (AUD). In addition, an estimated 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes annually. These facts, from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, are startling and disheartening. This causes many people to question what the answer to beating alcohol…
What is Drunkorexia?Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Controlled SubstancesBy Beaches RecoveryApril 3, 2019In the United States, every year approximately 88,000 thousand people die due to excessive alcohol use. Alcohol-related deaths rose 35% from 2007 to 2017, and most of the increase was among women. Another issue that we’re seeing more prevalently among women is a new phenomenon known as drunkorexia. This condition is relatively new, but its…
April is Alcohol Awareness MonthAlcohol Addiction, Drug Information, NewsBy Beaches RecoveryApril 1, 2019Did you know that according to a study by JAMA Psychiatry, the rate of alcoholism dramatically increased by 49% during the first decade of the 2000s? During April, which is Alcohol Awareness Month, it is a good time to educate yourself about the risks, consequences, and treatment of alcohol addiction.Alcohol addiction knows no boundaries and…
12 Step Programs Really Do WorkAlcohol Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 29, 2019Even if you’ve never attended rehab or struggled with addiction, you are probably familiar with the idea of the 12 step program. Around the world, people use 12 step programs to overcome addiction. However, do they really work? Find out more about the 12 step philosophy and its effectiveness in treating drug and alcohol addiction…
Tips for Staying Sober on St. Patricks DayAlcohol Addiction, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 16, 2019Social pressures entice you to hoist a pint on the one day when everyone’s Irish. You want to stay true to your goal of lifelong abstinence, and you can with tips for staying sober on St Patricks day. Is it possible to party, have fun, and not fall back into a drinking habit? These tips…
Worried About College Students and Drinking?Alcohol Addiction, Controlled Substances, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 6, 2019For decades, drinking in college has been a rite of passage. All over the nation, teenagers gather in frats and dorms to celebrate becoming adults and preparing for the future. Unfortunately, there’s a price that comes with unfettered drinking by people too young to understand the dangers of doing so. If we can’t stop the…
Alcohol Addiction Treatment in FloridaAlcohol Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 5, 2019For years now, the state of Florida has held the reputation of being an excellent place for addiction treatment. Problem drinkers from all over the world will come here to get elite services on the way to a lasting recovery. As part of this addiction treatment community, Beaches Recovery is proud of our reputation for…
Myths About Drinking Alcohol [Infographic]Alcohol Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 15, 2019Health Benefits of Alcohol Don’t Extend to Boosting Body HeatOne of the most enduring myths about drinking alcohol is that it warms you up on a cold day. Proponents point to the heat that some people feel after having a few drinks. However, what’s really happening is a dilation of blood vessels right under the…
How to Face Life Without AlcoholAlcohol Addiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 9, 2019It takes a lot of hard work and commitment to get through addiction treatment. The last thing anyone wants to encounter after all that hard work is a lifetime of chronic relapses. That makes recovery a lifetime commitment. With sobriety as the primary goal, it becomes a matter of the recovering alcoholic figuring out how…
Problems Taking Ativan and Alcohol TogetherAlcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 4, 2019Ativan is the brand name for lorazepam, which is a benzodiazepine. A doctor might prescribe it if you struggle with anxiety. Mixing Ativan and alcohol is exceedingly dangerous. Here’s what could happen.Who Mixes Ativan and Alcohol?Sometimes, it’s an accident. You forgot that you had a drink. Maybe you didn’t read the instructions. At other times,…
