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Alcoholism and Depression Go Hand-in-Hand

Alcohol Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

If you’ve ever wondered why some people in recovery refer to their alcohol abuse as a self-medicating practice, consider the link between alcoholism and depression. It is a bit of a push-me-pull-me relationship. In some cases, it is unclear whether the depression came before or after the alcohol use disorder. That said, a dual diagnosis…

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How to Detox from Alcohol

Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Have you unsuccessfully tried to stop abusing alcohol? Do you want to get sober, but always get pulled back into the cycle of abuse when the withdrawal symptoms appear? The symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can be quite challenging to overcome. Once you know how to detox from alcohol in a safe and effective manner, you…

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Is Alcoholism Hereditary?

Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Many people wonder, “Is alcoholism hereditary?” Like many other health conditions, such as diabetes and depression, alcoholism does not have just one cause. Genes passed down from parents to children play a role, but this is only part of the story.If you’ve had a parent with alcohol use disorder and are exhibiting symptoms yourself, reach…

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My Husband Drinks Too Much

Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Are you married to a man who drinks too much? Do you feel torn between wanting to help him and wanting to leave him because of the damage that his addiction has done to your relationship? If so, you should know you are not alone in your struggle. There are millions of women living in…

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When Casual Drinking Leads to Problems with Alcohol

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Denial is a problem that affects many people with an addiction. For those who abuse alcohol through excessive social drinking that leads to dependence, denial can mask the fact that you’ve gone from casual drinking to real problems with alcohol. As the problems with alcohol grow larger and affect everyday life, the key to getting…