Relapse Prevention Techniques for Substance Abuse

Relapse Prevention Techniques for Substance Abuse

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, Relapse, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

When it comes to addiction treatment, you get support from doctors, therapists, peers in recovery, and your loved ones. But staying clean takes ongoing work, focus, and support. In rehab, you learn how to remain free of drugs and alcohol using relapse prevention techniques for substance abuse. What do those techniques include, and will mindfulness-based…

Quitting Drugs Cold Turkey

Don’t Think About Quitting Drugs Cold Turkey

Addiction>Drug Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Stopping your drug use abruptly and usually on your own is called quitting drugs cold turkey. Many people think that substance abuse is simply a matter of willpower, and attempting to cease using drugs or alcohol cold turkey is one dangerous way; this erroneous belief leads to many health and safety risks.In particular, benzos and…

How Common is Drug Use in Sports_

How Common is Drug Use in Sports?

Addiction>Drug Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, substance abuse, substance abuse addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

With the implementation of strict drug testing programs in professional and college sports, you might think drugs in sports have become a non-issue. To some extent, you might be right. However, athletes are still human. They are subject to the same personal issues and health problems as the rest of us. Addiction is a disease…

Side Effects of buprenorphine

The Side Effects of Buprenorphine

Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Buprenorphine is a staple in the medication-assisted treatment (MAT) of substance abuse. It’s a game-changer for people struggling with opioid addiction. Could this be the missing piece to your recovery? Here’s what you need to know about the side effects of buprenorphine. Beaches Recovery offers extensive treatment options, including MAT, at our opioid addiction treatment…

Behavioral Therapy

Behavioral Activation Therapy

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

If you are struggling with depression or anxiety in your life, you may also feel paralyzed to take part in life like you once did. This is a common response to mental health disorders. However, this response will only make the condition you are suffering from worse. What can help in these situations are behavioral…

opiate detox withdrawal

Opiate Withdrawal Treatment

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Recovery, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Opiates are prescribed to alleviate pain. In fact, most people use opiates as prescribed. However, opiate abuse is on the rise. It’s estimated that anywhere from 24 million to 36 million people in the world abuse opiates or prescription drugs. Drug addiction is a chronic brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug-seeking despite the…

Importance of a Drug Rehab Counselor

Importance of a Drug Rehab Counselor

Addiction>Drug Addiction, Counseling, Drug Addiction, Drug Rehab Counselor, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Suffering from a substance abuse problem isn’t something you can overcome by yourself. You need professional help at a rehab center. One of the most reliable supporters is the drug rehab counselor at a facility. This professional works with you during your stay in rehab.At Beaches Recovery, we recognize the challenges that those suffering from…