Do Sober Living Homes Work?Addiction, Rehab Blog, Rehabilitation, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryApril 6, 2021Addiction is a chronic disease requiring professional support to heal and recover properly. Fortunately, no matter what substance use disorder a person is struggling wither, whether to drugs or alcohol, it can be treated. For many, the first stage is detox and an addiction treatment program that meets the individual’s needs. Once someone has completed…
How Do I Know if I’m an AlcoholicAddiction, Alcohol Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryApril 4, 2021In a world where alcohol is a widely used substance, whether you’re of legal drinking age or not, it’s difficult to know if you’re an alcoholic. Thousands and thousands of people die each year from alcohol-related problems, but many go unnoticed. This is due to several reasons, but many people don’t see alcohol use disorder…
Look for These Alcohol Addiction Signs in your TeenagerAddiction, Alcohol Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryApril 2, 2021Over 50 percent of young adults aged 12 to 22 have tried alcohol at least once in their lives. But, trying alcohol once is completely different than drinking regularly or drinking heavily. Knowing exactly whether your son or daughter is struggling with a serious alcohol abuse problem can be most difficult for you as a…
Why is Fentanyl Dangerous?Addiction, Drug Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryApril 1, 2021Fentanyl is a powerful opiate that is used to control pain. You may have heard of it as Duragesic, Actiq, or Sublimaze. Fentanyl is related to other opioid prescription painkillers. It is derived from opium, which comes from the Asian poppy plant. But it is different because it is far stronger than nearly all other…
Comparing Inpatient Treatment to Outpatient TreatmentAddiction, Counseling, Recovery, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 30, 2021Getting help for an addiction probably brings you to a rehab facility. There, caring staff members and therapists help you overcome the hold that a substance has on your life. How do they do it? Each addiction treatment program has a different emphasis on the individual’s needs when struggling with substance use disorder. At Beaches…
4 Benefits of Music Therapy for Drug and Alcohol AddictionAddiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Holistic Treatment, Rehab Blog, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 25, 2021There are numerous therapeutic approaches to helping individuals who struggle with substance use disorder (addiction to drugs or alcohol) heal and recover from the disease of addiction. Music therapy for drug and alcohol addiction is a powerful and impactful means of helping addicts deal with their emotions and feelings, while empowering them to break free…
Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 23, 2021In the United States, more and more states are starting to legalize the use of marijuana. This plant has medicinal properties for people with certain ailments, but people also ask, “Is marijuana a gateway drug?” It’s not an uncommon question and has been present in most discussions about the usefulness and dangers of marijuana. Almost…
What Type of Drug is Heroin?Addiction, Drug Addiction, Heroin Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 17, 2021If you’re concerned that one of your loved ones is using heroin, you may ask what type of drug is heroin, what effects it has, and how it can be treated. It’s important to know what type of drug this is to understand how serious addiction it can be. Fortunately, the experienced and compassionate team…
Different Addiction Treatment Modalities for RecoveryAddiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 10, 2021When you’re trying to choose the right addiction treatment center, you need to find one that provides a wide range of modalities within the facility. Each person who suffers from the disease of addiction has their own specific path that took him or her toward drugs or alcohol. So each person deserves to be treated…
The Most Abused Prescription DrugsAddiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 9, 2021One of America’s addiction issues comes from prescription medications, but many people don’t realize it. When most people think about drug addiction, they’re thinking about heroin, meth, and cocaine addictions. Today, more people are dying of overdoses from prescription drugs than heroin and cocaine combined. Some of the most prescribed drugs are also the most…
