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Dual Diagnosis Treatment in Atlanta, GA

Dual Diagnosis, dual diagnosis treatmentBy Beaches Recovery

Do you struggle with mental health conditions and also have an addiction? This isn’t uncommon, but it does mean you may need more advanced care. At Beaches Recovery, our dual diagnosis treatment centers for residents in Atlanta provide you with the tools and resources you need to heal. When you enroll in our dual diagnosis…

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Charlson Comorbidity Index

Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, dual diagnosis treatment, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

The Charlson comorbidity index gives patients with more than one comorbid condition a one-year mortality prediction. Examples of the broad range of comorbid conditions in which these apply are heart disease, AIDS, or cancer. In fact, there are a total of 22 conditions that are part of the Charlson comorbidity index. When you suspect that you may…

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Paranoid Personality Disorder Symptoms

dual diagnosis treatment, Mental Health, Relapse PreventionBy Beaches Recovery

Mental health disorders impact roughly 1 out of every 5 Americans. In fact, mental health disorders can cause debilitating symptoms that prevent you from socializing, working or going to school. Mental health disorders can impact your emotions, thoughts, and also behaviors. Left untreated, mental health disorders can worsen. Paranoid Personality Disorder, which is a serious…

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Quitting Marijuana Giving You Depression

Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, dual diagnosis treatment, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Marijuana is prone to abuse and can result in addiction. When you become addicted to marijuana, quitting marijuana is difficult without help. When quitting marijuana depression and other withdrawal symptoms can increase cravings and make it hard to maintain sobriety after pursuing addiction therapy services in Florida.Many people abuse marijuana. The majority of adults in the…

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Alcohol and Anger, Find Your Relief

Alcohol Addiction, dual diagnosis treatment, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Ethanol, the main active ingredient in alcohol which produces the intoxicating effects, is lethal in large doses. Your liver is responsible for filtering impurities, such as ethanol. Unfortunately, your liver is only able to process one serving of alcohol every one and a half hours. Consuming large amounts of binge drinking can lead to alcohol…

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PTSD Awareness Day 2019

dual diagnosis treatment, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

As 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…

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How to Help Someone with PTSD

Dual Diagnosis, dual diagnosis treatment, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Post-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…

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Why Do People Self Medicate?

Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, dual diagnosis treatmentBy Beaches Recovery

Life 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…

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How to Deal With Anxiety Without Addictive Drugs

Counseling, dual diagnosis treatmentBy Beaches Recovery

Everyone 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 AnxietyAnxiety doesn’t have to overwhelm you…

ADHD Awareness Month

ADHD Awareness Month

Drug Addiction, dual diagnosis treatmentBy Beaches Recovery

ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is the most common behavioral disorder for children today. But many children never gain a correct diagnosis. This means they continue through adulthood fighting their symptoms without the help they need. It also means ADHD Awareness Month can play a significant role in helping people recover from both ADHD symptoms…