Difference Between Psychiatrist Vs Therapist

Addiction Counseling and Psychiatrist Vs Therapist

Addiction, Counseling, Mental Health, Recovery, Rehab Blog, substance abuse, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Working with the right medical professionals during addiction recovery is crucial. While a psychiatrist and a therapist can sound helpful before you enter treatment, they will provide you with different support options and tools throughout your recovery. You may need the help of both professionals as you recover, or you might only need one. Understanding…

Do I Need a Belief in a Higher Power to Stay Sober_

Do I Need a Belief in a Higher Power to Stay Sober?

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

If you have ever been to a recovery meeting or celebration group, you’ve probably heard people talk about their faith in God or a higher power. Most 12-step recovery programs involve giving up control to this higher power. Although belief in a higher power can help put things into perspective, you don’t have to have…

Explanation of Physical vs Emotional Sobriety

Explanation of Physical vs. Emotional Sobriety

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

Although addiction can be treated successfully through detox, it isn’t the end solution. Each person needs to find the right addiction treatment program to help them identify and meet their recovery goals. Often, this involves entering individual therapy. Treatment involves managing the disorder to avoid engaging in substance abuse behaviors. While you can undoubtedly detox…

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 to Help Your Spouse Stop Drinking

How to Help Your Spouse Stop Drinking

Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Counseling, Detox, Recovery, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

You’ve nagged, begged, and argued. Your spouse still has a drinking problem. Do you want to know how to help your spouse stop drinking? Interestingly, many of the techniques can start with you. If you’re wondering how to help your spouse quit drinking, then explore what Beaches Recovery has to offer. Our abstinence-based addiction treatment…

social drinking vs alcoholism

The Difference Between Social Drinking vs Alcoholism

Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Sober Living, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Culturally in the United States, alcohol is everywhere. It is a stable of small and large parties, wedding celebrations, tailgating events, and other sports viewing. Because it is legal and ubiquitous, it can be a challenge recognizing when you, someone you know, or someone you care about is abusing alcohol. Many people can recognize when…