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Drug Detox is the First Step to Recovery

Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol RehabBy Beaches Recovery

Drug or alcohol abuse can easily lead to dependency or addiction as the substances cause drastic changes in an individual’s brain chemistry. This is how the disease of addiction takes hold. Once someone realizes that they have an addiction and need help, one of their first questions is ‘what is detox?’ This type of treatment…

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What Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and How It’s Used in Addiction Treatment

Addiction, Counseling, Mental Health, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Treating addiction requires the use of multiple types of therapy. Because no two individuals have the same addiction experience, no two individuals will have the same needs in recovery. Therefore, it’s necessary for addiction treatment programs to offer a wide range of therapies to meet the needs of patients. At Beaches Recovery, we understand the…

person sitting on window sill thinking about mental health and substance abuse

The Link Between Mental Health and Substance Abuse is Strong

Addiction, dual diagnosis treatment, Mental Health, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Treating substance abuse is a difficult task because mental health issues typically accompany it. Mental health and substance abuse affect each other in several ways. In the field of addiction, experts call this dual diagnosis. At Beaches Recovery, we understand the unique connection between mental health and substance abuse. Often, individuals begin abusing drugs or…

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Mental Wellness Month

Addiction, Counseling, Dual DiagnosisBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction is a complicated disease. It affects many aspects of life for both the addict and the loved ones around them. While drug addiction takes us all into a negative environment, there are still active groups trying to keep things positive. As such, the International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP) offers up a full calendar…

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7 Myths About Addiction

Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Overcoming substance abuse is a fierce struggle. It’s possible, of course, to get treatment and heal from the disease of addiction through professional support. But society has a way of discouraging people who’re trying to reach out for help. The social stigma around the disease of addiction often keeps individuals away from looking for help.…