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How Alcoholism Can Affect Family

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Information, Family TherapyBy Beaches Recovery

If you or a loved one is struggling to control their drinking, you may be wondering what effects can alcoholism have on a family? As you can probably imagine, the effects can be devastating. Alcoholism, unfortunately, impacts not only addicted individuals but also their loved ones, family, and friends. The effects of alcoholism on family…

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What Are Process Addictions?

Addiction, Gambling Addiction, Rehab Blog, Sex Addiction, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Are you struggling with a different kind of addiction? Feel like there is no hope? Addiction is typically related to the abuse of alcohol or drugs, but we at Beaches Recovery know there are other addictions that have just as many long-term negative effects on the lives of their abusers. These can include gambling, exercise,…

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What Are The Long Term Effects Of Heroin?

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

In recent years, the opiate epidemic has turned into a public health emergency. The national media has been filled with stories of an opioid crisis. Opiate abuse, which includes both prescription medications and heroin, is playing a major role in overdoses becoming the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Street heroin cut…

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What Are Spice Overdose Symptoms?

Detox, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Rehabilitation, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Given recent reports splashed all over the national media, great concern is being expressed about the abuse of Spice or K2. The damage these synthetic cannabis products are causing is becoming a significant problem for our society. Some people are under the mistaken assumption that Spice is somehow safer than actual cannabis. This is actually…

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Strategies to Help With Harm Reduction

Detox, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Over the years, there have been many failed and discarded policies when it comes to how to treat those who are suffering from addictions. In the past, a more brutal, less caring approach was the rule rather than the exception. Addicted individuals tended to be viewed as criminals… and weak-minded criminals at that. Law enforcement…

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Dangers of Pregnancy and Drug Abuse

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

It should come as no surprise to anyone that using or abusing drugs or alcohol during pregnancy can put you and your unborn child at risk. Clearly, pregnancy and drug use are a bad combination.Even legal substances like nicotine have the potential to impact your child’s health negatively. Drinking during pregnancy can place your child…

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Know The Signs Of Teen Drug Abuse

Addiction, Drug Information, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

As we all know, the teen years are volatile, unpredictable, and confusing at times. Puberty and peer relationship pressures make it difficult to navigate this time of life. When you add the possibility of substance abuse and addiction, additional stress comes into play. Would you be able to pinpoint the signs of teen drug abuse?The…