Have a Sober Fourth of JulyAlcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 1, 2021Being in recovery from a substance use disorder (an addiction to drugs or alcohol) can make many events challenging to manage. However, it’s not impossible to enjoy social events while still managing one’s recovery. You can say for sure that holidays are equal parts fun and stress even in the best of times. If you…
Substance Induced Anxiety DisorderDrug Addiction, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJune 29, 2021Abusing drugs and alcohol can also cause mental health problems, such as a substance-induced anxiety disorder. During addiction, your brain’s pleasure and reward center changes and creates significant neurotransmitter imbalances. Drugs and alcohol can also cause cognitive and neurological impairments. When you suffer from addiction or a substance medication-induced anxiety disorder, finding treatment, such as…
Finding an AA SponsorAddiction, Alcohol Addiction, CounselingBy Beaches RecoveryJune 28, 2021After completing addiction treatment, individuals in recovery are perhaps most focused on staying sober. The Early stages of recovery can be a challenge. When individuals return to their everyday life after addiction treatment, they may find triggers all around them. This is why i’s important to have a relapse prevention plan. For many, relapse prevention…
Why Am I Drinking at Work?Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJune 25, 2021Alcohol is an addictive and legal central nervous system depressant that causes intense feelings of euphoria and relaxation. More than 15 million Americans meet the criteria for alcohol use disorder or addiction annually. In addition, alcohol use disorders can include binge drinking and or chronic drinking, resulting in drinking at work, and you may need…
Oxycontin vs Oxycodone: What’s the Difference?Addiction, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryJune 24, 2021Opioid painkillers are extremely effective in helping individuals manage pain. However, because they are so potent, addiction is something individuals need to be aware of. Opiate-based drugs like heroin, Oxycontin, and other oxycodone-based painkillers can be dangerous for recreational drug use. Many people conflate oxycontin and oxycodone, but what is the difference between Oxycontin vs.…
What is Individual Therapy?Addiction, Counseling, Rehab Blog, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryJune 21, 2021Addiction is a complex disease that has both physical and psychological components. For a person struggling with a substance use disorder (an addiction to drugs or alcohol), it’s important to address both aspects. At Beaches Recovery, we offer comprehensive addiction treatment. Our team of counselors and therapists work alongside individuals to devise a plan that…
Frightening Xanax Abuse StatisticsAddiction, Prescription Drugs, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryJune 18, 2021Xanax, otherwise known by its generic name alprazolam, treats moderate to severe anxiety, acute stress, and panic disorders. Belonging to medications known as benzodiazepines, Xanax is both the most prescribed and most abused benzo. Because of Xanax’s calming, pleasant high, many people abuse their prescriptions or buy the drug illegally on the street. These much…
How to Cope with the Opiate Withdrawal TimelineAddiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryJune 17, 2021There’s no denying that people with opiate-based drug addiction are bound to face a bevy of problems. Even after an addicted individual decides to stop abusing drugs, he or she faces what figures to be some very harsh opiate withdrawal symptoms. To help you better understand what to expect, we will lay out a typical…
What is the Media Influence on Drugs and Alcohol Use?Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJune 17, 2021The media is everywhere you turn in our digital age. We’re bombarded with reality TV shows, tweets, tabloid headlines, Instagram pictures, and more. Our phones have become mini-computers connected to cyberspace constantly. According to Pew Research, in March 2018, 77 percent of Americans go online every single day. But does our society’s reliance on technology…
Ativan vs. XanaxDetox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJune 15, 2021Ativan vs. Xanax, what are they? They are prescription drugs that are used to treat psychiatric problems such as anxiety. They both fall under the drug category of benzodiazepines. Both drugs are highly addictive and were initially meant to be prescribed for short amounts of time. Why? Because people have often prescribed them for more…
