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The AA Big Book: A Blueprint for Sobriety

Alcohol Addiction, Counseling, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Getting sober isn’t easy. However, there are many treatment programs to guide people. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is one of the most well-known because it uses a blueprint to help people achieve sobriety. This blueprint comes in the form of the AA Big Book.The History of the BookFirst published in 1939, the Big Book is the…

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The Danger of Mixing Benzos and Alcohol

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are strong tranquilizers designed to calm the central nervous system. Namely, they’re anti-anxiety medications like Xanax, Valium, Ativan, and Halcion. Thus, benzos are popular to soothe stress and also, off-label, to experience surges of pleasure. In fact, National Public Radio reported that benzo prescriptions have risen by 5.4 million since 1999. Unfortunately,…

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Are There Stages of Alcohol Detox?

Alcohol Addiction, DetoxBy Beaches Recovery

Alcoholism is the horrible gift that just keeps on giving. People with a drinking problem often find themselves dealing with a myriad of personal problems–problems with relationships, work, illegal activities, and even significant health problems. Ironically, even the process of quitting is fraught with issues. Ultimately, the alcoholic has to decide whether to quit or…

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Is Drinking Alcohol in Early Pregnancy Okay?

Alcohol Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Pregnancy is a time of new life, but it can also be a time of confusion and struggle for some expectant mothers. In particular, some women want to know–is drinking alcohol in early pregnancy okay? This question often arises for women who struggle with alcohol addiction and don’t know how to get help. Find out…

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Lifetime Legal Consequences of Drinking and Driving

Alcohol Addiction, Law EnforcementBy Beaches Recovery

It’s no secret that alcohol abuse and addiction can lead to a long list of serious problems. One of the most significant issues is when individuals abuse alcohol and then get behind the wheel of a car. Drinking and driving can lead to accidents and fatalities, but it can also lead to legal concerns. Take…

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How Long Do Delirium Tremens Last?

Alcohol Addiction, DetoxBy Beaches Recovery

When you break free from alcohol addiction, there can be withdrawal symptoms along the way. One symptom is known as DTs, or delirium tremens. As one of the most worrying symptoms of withdrawal, DTs receive a lot of attention. Take a closer look at what the DTs really are and get the answer to the…

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Do I Drink Too Much?

Alcohol Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

People like to believe that determining if someone is an alcoholic is subjective. Unfortunately, that’s far from reality. Over the years, the addiction treatment community has been able to come up with some substantial criteria for measuring alcoholism. Even Alcoholics Anonymous has 20 questions that are pretty good at exposing potential drinking problems. If you…

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Accredited Alcohol Rehabs in Florida

Alcohol Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

12When you suffer alcohol dependence, your life caves in all around you. In this chaos and mess, you struggle to find a pathway out of your problems. Accredited alcohol rehabs in Florida offer a quality of care you need for lasting recovery. You can turn your life around, with the right rehab program.How Accredited Alcohol…

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Levels of BAC Effects

Alcohol Addiction, Law EnforcementBy Beaches Recovery

When police stop suspected drunk drivers, they usually want to administer a breathalyzer to determine the driver’s blood alcohol level (BAC). It’s a reasonable request and often a requirement of local laws. The strange thing is very few people actually understand the results, which police offer as their BAC. For a better understanding of the…

the real story behind drunk driving deaths

The Real Story Behind Drunk Driving Deaths [Infographic]

Alcohol Addiction, InfographicBy Beaches Recovery

Statistics Surrounding Drunk Driving Deaths Prove That It Isn’t a Victimless CrimeDrunk 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 life…