working the 12 steps

Working the 12 Steps

Alcohol Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Most people are somewhat familiar with the phrase ‘working the 12 steps’. However, you may not fully know each individual step or understand how this method of addiction recovery actually works. The 12 Step Program is offered by most addiction rehab programs in Jacksonville, FL. It is a completely voluntary and anonymous program. If you or…

benefits of aa

Benefits of AA

Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol RehabBy Beaches Recovery

To those on the outside, the rooms of AA are typically perceived in one of two ways. People either see this as a mysterious and magical place where people walk in, talk, have coffee, and then over time start walking out changed. Clean and sober. Others will see it as a gathering of drunks where…

man with substance abuse know what the methadone side effects are

Methadone Side Effects

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

For more than five decades, methadone has provided a reliable treatment for opiate addiction treatment. It helps chronic opiate users move beyond addiction. Those looking for an opiate addiction rehab center in Jacksonville, FL recovering addicts trust should explore methadone as a possible treatment during detox and long-term maintenance. However, it’s important to understand methadone side effects before…

doctor explains to patient the charlson comorbidity index

Charlson Comorbidity Index

Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, dual diagnosis treatment, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

The Charlson comorbidity index gives patients with more than one comorbid condition a one-year mortality prediction. Examples of the broad range of comorbid conditions in which these apply are heart disease, AIDS, or cancer. In fact, there are a total of 22 conditions that are part of the Charlson comorbidity index. When you suspect that you may…

Doctor prescribing medications used in detox

Medications Used in Detox

Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug AddictionBy Beaches Recovery

The most difficult part of recovering from a substance abuse problem, addiction or alcoholism is detox. When you are physically addicted to drugs or alcohol, you experience painful, uncomfortable and potentially life-threatening withdrawal symptoms when you try to stop using. Drugs and alcohol cause different withdrawal symptoms but are serious enough to make it hard…

Woman learning what is the purpose of addiction therapy

What is the Purpose of Addiction Therapy

Addiction, Controlled Substances, CounselingBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction, alcoholism and other substance abuse disorders cause not only damaging consequences but also major changes to your brain chemistry. These changes impact your thought process, emotions and behaviors. Addiction is a chronic and progressive condition that continues to worsen until you receive help. The earlier addiction is treated, the more favorable recovery outcomes are.…

Man thinking to himself "Drugs Ruined My Life"

Drugs Ruined My Life

Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction is a chronic, destructive and progressive condition that can impair your judgment and change your brain chemistry. When you become addicted to drugs and alcohol, you may wonder, have drugs ruined my life? If so, it’s because addiction causes you to abuse drugs and alcohol despite experiencing negative consequences and having a strong desire…

Fighting Heroin Cravings

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Changes to medical insurance laws now require medical insurance companies to cover substance abuse and treatment at a heroin rehab center in Florida in the same manner that they cover medical treatment. These changes have decreased the cost of treatment and made substance abuse treatment more accessible. Opiates like heroin cause intense withdrawal symptoms when you attempt…