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Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome

Addiction, Rehab Blog, WithdrawalBy Beaches Recovery

When people first stop using drugs, they typically experience withdrawal for the first few days to two weeks. For some, the symptoms end after this acute period. Many others, however, continue to feel the effects because of post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS). It’s important for people to know what to expect in case they experience it…

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Nutrition and Addiction Recovery at Beaches Recovery

Addiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

Long-term drug or alcohol use negatively impacts your health in many ways. Of course, we know addiction affects organs, stress, mood, sleep, and relationships. However, you may overlook how addiction changes your diet and health. For example, stimulants like cocaine often suppress hunger to the point of severe weight loss. Similarly, opioids like Vicodin slow down…

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How Long Does It Take to Detox from Heroin?

Detox, Drug AddictionBy Beaches Recovery

Heroin addiction is one of the toughest to break. In the first place, heroin is a potent opioid made from morphine that rapidly enters the brain after injection or snorting. Thereupon, the drug creates a pleasurable “rush” people eventually can’t live without. Ultimately, heroin users’ bodies become reliant and keep needing larger amounts to feel…

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Is There a Difference Between DBT vs. CBT?

Addiction, Counseling, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction treatment involves various therapies. Specialists in this field understand the importance of taking the right therapeutic approach to each client. Regarding behavioral therapy, many people might consider the differences in DBT vs. CBT. These two therapies share some similarities, but the ways they differ make them most appropriate for specific situations.Negative Thoughts Can Turn…

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How to Deal With Dating Someone in Drug Addiction Recovery

Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Are you dating someone in drug addiction recovery? Were you there during the bad times? Most importantly, are you sober, too? Here are some thoughts on how to maintain your relationship.Dating Someone in Drug Addiction Recovery Brings ChallengesYou suddenly feel guilty every time you think of having a drink. Rather than enjoying a beer, you…

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How Long Do Delirium Tremens Last?

Alcohol Addiction, DetoxBy Beaches Recovery

When you break free from alcohol addiction, there can be withdrawal symptoms along the way. One symptom is known as DTs, or delirium tremens. As one of the most worrying symptoms of withdrawal, DTs receive a lot of attention. Take a closer look at what the DTs really are and get the answer to the…

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Do I Drink Too Much?

Alcohol Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

People like to believe that determining if someone is an alcoholic is subjective. Unfortunately, that’s far from reality. Over the years, the addiction treatment community has been able to come up with some substantial criteria for measuring alcoholism. Even Alcoholics Anonymous has 20 questions that are pretty good at exposing potential drinking problems. If you…

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Recognizing Signs of Employee Drug Use

Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

In the business world, the employee base is usually a company’s most important asset. When even a single employee is struggling with addiction, it can have a profound effect on how the organization functions. It should go without saying that nonfunctional assets will eventually cost a company money and time. For that reason alone, you…

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Dangers of Inhalants

Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

Sniffing glue or inhaling the fumes from an aerosol can might not sound dangerous. That’s the argument millions of people have used to justify such behavior. After all, how dangerous can a substance be if kids can buy it at any local convenience store? The real answer to that question is–extremely dangerous. People have abused…

music therapy in addiction recovery

How Does Music Therapy in Addiction Recovery Work?

Addiction, Holistic TreatmentBy Beaches Recovery

Music has a powerful effect on you. In religious rites, it sets the tone for an event. At a party, it provides the backdrop for festivities. Is it any wonder that music therapy in addiction recovery is an excellent tool for healing?Music Relaxes and InspiresIt doesn’t matter if you make the music or listen to…