How Many People Die From Drugs in Florida?Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryMay 9, 2021Drug abuse is a growing problem in the United States. However, certain states have more drug-related deaths than others. Florida is a prime example of this, which raises the question, how many people die from drugs in Florida every year? Of course, due to substance use disorder (addiction to drugs or alcohol), mortality rates will…
Can Someone Tell Me How to Stop Drinking Alcohol?Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryMay 8, 2021Do you find it a challenge to limit how much or how often you drink alcohol? Does your drinking cause you to feel guilty, ashamed, anxious, or depressed? If you are like millions of others, you would like to quit but don’t know how to stop drinking alcohol. This means you are struggling with an…
Alcoholism Is a DiseaseAlcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryMay 6, 2021Alcoholism is a disease that most people don’t quite understand. When one thinks of alcoholism, they picture someone realizing they have a problem and seeking help with detox or alcohol addiction rehab once. Yet, like any disease, it is a condition that is more complicated than that. Alcohol addiction or alcohol use disorder (the term…
Percocet and Alcohol AbuseAlcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryMay 3, 2021When someone takes Percocet as directed, it can help ease their moderate to severe pain. Usually, people only take the medication for a short time as it is designed for temporary pain relief. However, when Percocet isn’t taken as directed, either being used sporadically or longer than prescribed, serious health problems like addiction can arise.…
Staging an Alcohol InterventionAlcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol RehabBy Beaches RecoveryApril 24, 2021When someone you love is struggling with alcohol use disorder, then alcohol intervention is an appropriate action. Statistics on drinking in the United States say that alcohol use disorder has increased by 11 percent. This is due to a number of factors, not least of which is the accessibility of alcohol and its social acceptance.…
Explaining the Connection Between Depression and AlcoholismAlcohol Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, how to deal with depressionBy Beaches RecoveryApril 18, 2021There is well-documented evidence linking depression and alcoholism, or what new now call alcohol use disorder. According to medical experts, almost one-third of people who suffer from major depression also have a problem with alcohol abuse. Whether you live up in the northern part of the country or down in the south, the link between…
How Do I Know if I’m an AlcoholicAddiction, Alcohol Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryApril 4, 2021In a world where alcohol is a widely used substance, whether you’re of legal drinking age or not, it’s difficult to know if you’re an alcoholic. Thousands and thousands of people die each year from alcohol-related problems, but many go unnoticed. This is due to several reasons, but many people don’t see alcohol use disorder…
Look for These Alcohol Addiction Signs in your TeenagerAddiction, Alcohol Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryApril 2, 2021Over 50 percent of young adults aged 12 to 22 have tried alcohol at least once in their lives. But, trying alcohol once is completely different than drinking regularly or drinking heavily. Knowing exactly whether your son or daughter is struggling with a serious alcohol abuse problem can be most difficult for you as a…
What Happens When You Get a DUI?Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Law Enforcement, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 18, 2021Many people who suffer from alcoholism get a DUI, but it’s not always the case. Whether you’ve had a DUI or not, you may be curious about what happens when you get a DUI. One DUI can drastically change your life. If you’re struggling with a dependence to alcohol, it’s much better to get help…
Significant Alcoholism SignsAddiction, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 17, 2021Nearly all adults drink. Whether it’s a few beers at a Friday night party, a cocktail, or glass of champagne at a wedding, or some wine after a long day at work, alcohol is a common beverage. Because alcohol is so socially acceptable and easy to get, it can be easily abused, leading individuals to…
