Using the HALT Acronym During RecoveryAddiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Recovery, Rehab Blog, substance abuseBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 20, 2021For many people struggling with a substance use disorder (an addiction to drugs or alcohol), detox is the first step in recovery. Yet addiction is a chronic disease requiring relapse prevention and support to ensure an individual can maintain their sobriety. After treatment, addiction patients get a chance to test their wings as sober people.…
Explanation of Physical vs. Emotional SobrietyAlcohol Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Mental Health, Recovery, Sober Living, substance abuseBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 18, 2021Although addiction can be treated successfully through detox, it isn’t the end solution. Each person needs to find the right addiction treatment program to help them identify and meet their recovery goals. Often, this involves entering individual therapy. Treatment involves managing the disorder to avoid engaging in substance abuse behaviors. While you can undoubtedly detox…
Don’t Think About Quitting Drugs Cold TurkeyAddiction>Drug Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, substance abuseBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 14, 2021Stopping your drug use abruptly and usually on your own is called quitting drugs cold turkey. Many people think that substance abuse is simply a matter of willpower, and attempting to cease using drugs or alcohol cold turkey is one dangerous way; this erroneous belief leads to many health and safety risks.In particular, benzos and…
How to Help Your Spouse Stop DrinkingAddiction>Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Counseling, Detox, Recovery, substance abuseBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 12, 2021You’ve nagged, begged, and argued. Your spouse still has a drinking problem. Do you want to know how to help your spouse stop drinking? Interestingly, many of the techniques can start with you. If you’re wondering how to help your spouse quit drinking, then explore what Beaches Recovery has to offer. Our abstinence-based addiction treatment…
What is a Partial Hospitalization Center?Addiction, Detox, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 24, 2021Overcoming addiction can mean working through multiple layers of issues beyond just the addiction itself. These layers may include physical health conditions caused by substance abuse or those that existed for some time before addiction became a problem. Conversely, co-occurring conditions of mental illness may exist with addiction, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or OCD.…
The Stigmas of AddictionAddiction, Detox, Holistic Treatment, Recovery, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 23, 2021For many individuals struggling with addiction, seeking help can be a scary thought. Unfortunately, the stigma of addiction can make people want to conceal their problem, which only makes the situation worse. Thankfully, addiction treatment centers in Florida are committed to providing individuals with the services they need while also working to reduce the stigma…
The Struggles of Benzo DetoxCounseling, Detox, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 22, 2021Your doctor may have prescribed benzodiazepines for anxiety or because you had trouble sleeping. The medication affects the Gamma-Amino-Butyric-Acid (GABA) receptors in the brain. At first, benzos help you to relax. Eventually, they shut down natural GABA production. Because dependency now becomes an issue, you need benzo detox recovery.At Beaches Recovery, we recognize the challenges…
What Is Medical Detox?Detox, Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 20, 2021For those struggling with addiction, finding the first step towards recovery can be difficult. After experiencing the harms associated with addiction, finding the best medical detox in Jacksonville, FL offers is a great first step. But, what is medical detox? To better understand what this treatment is, it is important to know the risks associated…
How Do Detox Centers Work?Addiction, Detox, Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 16, 2021Many individuals who begin taking their first steps on the road to recovery often begin with detox. But how do detox centers in Florida work? The process often follows a familiar pattern for most individuals in recovery. Beaches Recovery works in conjunction with Tides Edge Detox to provide medically supervised detox for anyone struggling with…
Executive Heroin Rehab Center in FloridaDetox, Drug Addiction, Recovery, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 14, 2021For more than 10 years, the state of Florida has continued to struggle with heroin abuse, with the number of residents suffering from addiction each year remaining above 3,000. A major factor in the rise of heroin addiction has been the ongoing opioid epidemic. Overly aggressive and unscrupulous pharmaceutical companies caused massive overprescription of opioid…