Substance Induced Mood DisorderDual Diagnosis, dual diagnosis treatment, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 6, 2019Leave a commentAlthough the main reason that many people abuse drugs is to feel better, they often end up feeling worse in the long run than before they started using. This phenomenon is substance induced mood disorder, and it can be as crushing as any disease related to addiction. It’s important to find a mood disorders treatment program to…
The Effects of Cocaine and DepressionDrug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, dual diagnosis treatmentBy Beaches RecoveryJune 8, 2019Researchers and those in the mental health field often study the connections between drug use and mental health disorders. The question that is usually asked is whether drug use causes mental health problems or if it’s the other way around, and mental illness leads to drug use. The link between cocaine and depression is one…
PTSD Awareness Day 2019dual diagnosis treatment, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJune 1, 2019As we approach the month of June, people across the country will be taking time to observe PTSD awareness day and learn more about trauma therapy. Established in 2010 by the United States Senate, PTSD day is a tribute to the late Army Staff Sgt. Joe Biel of the North Dakota National Guard. In April…
PTSD and Substance AbuseAddiction, Dual Diagnosis, dual diagnosis treatmentBy Beaches RecoveryMay 30, 2019How are PTSD and substance abuse related? While addiction can impact anyone, regardless of race, age or health, PTSD and substance abuse can exist side-by-side. Dual diagnosis treatment can help you if you are struggling with a mental health condition and substance abuse. PTSD is incredibly common among those who have addiction issues. Understanding the…
How to Help Someone with PTSDDual Diagnosis, dual diagnosis treatment, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryApril 25, 2019Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is triggered by a terrifying event – either after experiencing it or witnessing it. When suffering from PTSD, your entire life is unstable. PTSD can be physical or emotional and affects all age groups and walks of life. If you’re looking to learn how to help someone with PTSD, or to…
Why Do People Self Medicate?Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, dual diagnosis treatmentBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 17, 2019Leave a commentLife 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…
5 Treatable Types of Anxietydual diagnosis treatment, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 23, 2018Leave a commentMany patients struggle with addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. Anxiety is one of these, but if you are struggling with one of the five main types of anxiety, you can get treatment for both. At Beaches Recovery, we treat your addiction and offer an anxiety treatment program while helping you achieve a healthy life.…
Are You Self Medicating Depression?Addiction, dual diagnosis treatmentBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 21, 2018Leave a commentDepression is a very personal condition. People who don’t suffer from a depressive illness have difficulty understanding just how debilitating it can be. For those who do suffer from depression, there’s always a sense of darkness and desperation. With that in mind, we discuss self medicating depression. That’s correct. It’s no secret that a lot…
How to Deal With Anxiety Without Addictive DrugsCounseling, dual diagnosis treatmentBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 6, 2018Leave a commentEveryone faces anxiety at some point in life. Work, school, relationships, and finances are all causes of concern. It often triggers feelings of worry, hesitation, and fear. However, knowing how to deal with anxiety could mean the difference between developing an addiction or not. Tips for How to Deal With Anxiety Anxiety doesn’t have to…
National Depression Screening Daydual diagnosis treatment, NewsBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 10, 2018Leave a commentSome people believe depression is the root cause of all evil and despair. For the person suffering from debilitating depression, no one has ever spoken more accurate words. Depression is a well-traveled psychological condition. People have written songs and movie scripts that attempt to tell the story of the depression in a person’s heart, mind,…
