Professional Help for Quitting BenzosDrug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 21, 2019When someone is taking a prescription medication for a chronic disorder, it’s not always practical to cease taking that drug. The only viable reason why someone might consider doing that is if an addiction forms. When it comes to benzos, that very scenario happens more often than we would like to admit. The problem with…
What are the Health Insurance Options for Drug Rehab?Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 18, 2019Even if you recognize the value of drug rehab, financing it can be worrisome. If you’re not sure how you might pay for addiction treatment, keep in mind that health insurance can cover a lot. Read on to explore the various health insurance options for drug rehab. At many quality addiction treatment centers, you can…
Why Do People Self Medicate?Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, dual diagnosis treatmentBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 17, 2019Life in America is stressful. Every day, people have to deal with personal issues that push the limits of what they can handle. There’s also a group of people who have to deal with physical and emotional problems that make their lives unbearable at times. On the list of why do people self medicate, these…
Tips for Staying Sober on St. Patricks DayAlcohol Addiction, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 16, 2019Social pressures entice you to hoist a pint on the one day when everyone’s Irish. You want to stay true to your goal of lifelong abstinence, and you can with tips for staying sober on St Patricks day. Is it possible to party, have fun, and not fall back into a drinking habit? These tips…
3 Benefits of Residential Addiction Treatment CentersAddiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 15, 2019You’re considering rehab options, either for yourself or a loved one. With so many facilities available, how do you know which is best for you? Do you have to live on-site, or can you continue going to work or school? While outpatient treatment is sometimes the only way a person can seek help for overcoming…
Healing from Addiction Takes TimeAddiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 13, 2019You’re about to enroll in rehab. It’s a courageous step that’ll change the trajectory of your life. How long does healing from addiction typically take? Is there a way to speed up the process?Think of Healing from Addiction as a Marathon, Not a SprintYou don’t want to hear it, but every person’s different. Therefore, each…
Overcoming Addictive Behaviors with HelpAddiction, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 12, 2019Both medical professional and psychology groups acknowledge that addiction is an illness. As such, people should refrain from being overly judgmental about an addiction sufferer’s behavior. To a large degree, however, they are helpless to control most of their actions as they relate to the addiction. The path to overcoming addictive behaviors starts with the…
How to Get Through the First 90 Days of Addiction RecoveryAddiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 11, 2019After rehab, the first three months that you spend in recovery are the most crucial. The reason why is that the risk of relapse is the highest during this period. Although you’ve just learned about relapse prevention and coping skills, practicing them in the real world is a challenge. Luckily, there are several things you…
Dangers of Dating an AddictAddiction, Counseling, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 10, 2019If you were talking to your best friend, you’d be warning the person to stay away from dating an addict. However, here you are in precisely this position. You didn’t realize it at first, but now it’s glaringly apparent. What are the dangers of continuing this relationship?Will You Become an Enabler?You understand that dating an…
Worried About College Students and Drinking?Alcohol Addiction, Controlled Substances, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 6, 2019For decades, drinking in college has been a rite of passage. All over the nation, teenagers gather in frats and dorms to celebrate becoming adults and preparing for the future. Unfortunately, there’s a price that comes with unfettered drinking by people too young to understand the dangers of doing so. If we can’t stop the…
