Sober Living at Beaches Recovery Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Recovery, Rehab Blog, Relapse Prevention, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 2, 2019Sober Living: For Those Who Aren’t Ready To Return To “Normal Life” Patients who undergo an extended stay with inpatient treatment without acquiring the skills for sobriety outside of the clinical environment face a higher probability of relapse. Fortunately, sober living is a happy medium for patients who are not ready to resume their regular lives and…
Therapist vs Psychologist Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Dual DiagnosisBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 19, 2019Are you looking for a specialist to help you overcome your addiction to drugs? The staff at Beaches Recovery in Jacksonville, Florida are here to help. Keep reading for more information about the differences between therapist vs psychologist. Both are available at Beaches to help you overcome your substance abuse. Psychologist vs Therapist “Therapist” is…
Medications Used in Detox Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug AddictionBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 26, 2019The 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…
Preventing Heroin Relapse Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 1, 2019Street heroin laced with dangerous additives like fentanyl has increased the number of overdoses. The risk of overdosing is magnified when you relapse because your tolerance diminishes during abstinence. Preventing heroin relapse is an important part of treatment during sober living in Jacksonville FL because nearly half of all people in recovery experience at least one relapse.…
Alcohol Detox Jacksonville FL Alcohol Addiction, Detox, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 27, 2019When you become addicted to alcohol, you can experience potentially life-threatening withdrawal symptoms. Alcohol residential treatment can help you safely withdrawal from alcohol without experiencing complications. More than 15 million American adults meet the criteria for an alcohol misuse disorder, making alcohol one of the most abused psychoactive substances in the United States. Alcohol is…
Binge Drinking in College Alcohol Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Holistic Treatment, Relapse PreventionBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 23, 2019Binge drinking in college, or binge drinking in general, is when you drink 5 or more servings of alcohol in under 2 hours. Since alcohol has ethanol, which is the active ingredient that leads to intoxication, consuming too much alcohol too quickly can cause alcohol poisoning. Too much ethanol can also cause liver damage and alcohol…
Most Abused Prescription Drugs Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 22, 2019Addiction is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States, impacting more than 10% of Americans annually. Prescription drug abuse is a large contributor to addiction, especially the opiate epidemic. Sometimes, prescription drugs serve as a gateway drug. For example, prescription drug abuse can cause you to experiment with illicit opiates, like heroin.…
Crystal Meth Vs Meth Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 18, 2019Addiction also increases your chances of experiencing domestic violence, unemployment, and housing instability. Drugs like opiates and amphetamines are highly addictive, making it difficult to quit without help. Crystal meth and meth are two types of physically addicting illicit drugs that are widely abused in the United States. Whether you are addicted to crystal meth…
Social Drinker Vs Alcoholic Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Counseling, Detox, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 15, 2019Do you have a friend that says that are a social drinker and not an alcoholic? It is easy to confuse the two, especially when people are out drinking heavily. There is a fine line between being a social drinker and an alcoholic, what makes a social drinker vs alcoholic? And when should you look…
Is Addiction Genetic? Addiction, Detox, Drug Addiction, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 14, 2019Wondering if addiction genetic is normal in this day and age. Genes are solely responsible for many outcomes like if you have cystic fibrosis, you have a gene mutation that gives you the disease. Addiction is a bit more complicated, and it involves genes that control the reward system and a person’s ability to understand…
