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Substance Abuse in Veterans: The Link Between Veterans with PTSD

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

The Link of Substance Abuse in VeteransVeterans cope and self-medicate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with drugs and alcohol. This use quickly turns into substance abuse in veterans requiring specialized substance use disorder treatment for a complete recovery. Dual diagnosis treatment in Jacksonville addresses mental health and substance use disorders together for lasting recovery in our…

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Preventing Drug and Alcohol Addiction Before it Starts

Addiction, Mental Health, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

5 Ways of Preventing Drug and Alcohol Addiction1. Cope with stress in healthy waysMany people begin using drugs and alcohol as a way to cope with the daily stresses of life. This temporary fix leads users down a dangerous road of constantly needing more to soothe their pain, stress, and tension. Implementing alternative coping methods…

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Men’s Drug Addiction Rehab Atlanta GA

Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Drug addiction is a severe issue that men of all ages face. Alcohol addiction is one of the most common substance abuse issues people face. For men, alcohol addiction is incredibly common. About 62,000 men die from alcohol-related causes each year. Men also struggle with other substance abuse issues, including those related to heroin and…

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Do All Rehab Centers Do a Substance Abuse Assessment During Admission?

Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

The idea of getting a substance abuse assessment before entering rehab center treatment makes some people apprehensive. It is natural to feel this way, but the substance abuse assessment provides a baseline from which so much of your recovery begins. By knowing what to expect from this assessment, you’ll be able to let go of…

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Downsides of an Alcohol Addiction Program in Atlanta, GA

Addiction, Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol RehabBy Beaches Recovery

An alcohol addiction can wreak havoc on your life. If you let it, it will tear down your relationships, devastate your health, and destroy your reputation. Making the decision to get treatment can be the best choice of your life. However, where you decide to get treatment matters. An alcohol addiction program in Atlanta, GA…

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Therapeutic Adventure Therapy at Beaches

Addiction, News, Rehab BlogBy Kim Fielding-Payne

Therapeutic Adventure Therapy at Beaches, Bringing Happiness Back One Smile at a TimeHealing begins here.“In the Beaches Outdoor Therapeutic Adventure Program, I feel that life gets better the moment we step out the door on a new adventure, no matter how large or small. We learn about ourselves, each other and the environment every time…

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Substance Abuse in Men & Women [Infographic]

Addiction, Infographic, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

 Men are More Likely to Eventually Use Drugs When Given the Opportunity One study conducted by the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse found some interesting results regarding which gender is most likely to accept an opportunity to use drugs. According to the study, men were more likely to be given the opportunity to use…