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…

What is K2

What Is K2?

Addiction, Rehabilitation, substance abuse addictionBy Beaches Recovery

There are many illicit drugs available on the streets of America, and it seems more appear every day. It can be hard for individuals to fully understand the latest craze for a new recreational drug. That lack of understanding can lead to serious health risks, addiction, or even death. Take K2, for instance, which has…

5 Types of Addiction Therapy

5 Types of Addiction Therapy

Addiction, Counseling, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

 Breaking your drug or alcohol habit with detox and rehab is a significant milestone toward sobriety. However, it’s only the beginning of the long-term plan to overcome addiction. Specifically, the next step to staying clean is therapy. Remember, there’s no shame in talking through your substance problems with a certified therapist. In fact, Psychology Today…

Living Sober

Tips for Living Sober

Addiction, Counseling, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

You worked hard for the ability to be living sober now. With chemical dependency in the rearview mirror, it should be smooth sailing, or is it? In fact, preventing relapse is more complicated than you thought. However, five expert tips for living sober make it possible.At Beaches Recovery, we’re committed to helping our clients grow…

Celebrating a Sober Halloween

Celebrating a Sober Halloween

Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

Halloween usually invokes scary thoughts of demons, goblins, and haunted houses. However, a recovering alcoholic’s biggest fear might be a relapse. After all, October 31st is often celebrated under the influence at wild costume parties. Nonetheless, getting sober doesn’t have to cancel the Halloween fun. There’re plenty of ways to have a blast without booze,…

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…

Accredited Drug Rehab

Accredited Drug Rehab Centers

Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab Blog, UncategorizedBy Beaches Recovery

For prospective patients, the choice they make about where to get addiction treatment is vitally important. The quality of care they get will likely directly affect whether they can establish solid recovery. With so much on the line, each individual needs to make such decisions with great care. At a minimum, all of their attention…

Outpatient Rehab

Types of Outpatient Rehab Programs

Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction is a disease that can affect anyone at any time. As a chronic disease, recovering from a substance use disorder (an addiction to drugs or alcohol) requires professional support to heal properly. There are various ways of kicking a drug or alcohol habit. It doesn’t always have to be in a residential rehab setting.…

Self Medication for Depression

Are You Self Medicating Depression?

Addiction, Depression, dual diagnosis treatmentBy Beaches Recovery

Depression is a very personal condition. People who don’t suffer from a depressive illness have difficulty understanding just how debilitating it can be. For those who do suffer from depression, there’s always a sense of darkness and desperation. Unfortunately, many people who suffer from this mental health condition may begin self-medicating depression. It’s no secret…

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…