woman participates in meditation therapy

What Is Meditation Therapy?

Dual Diagnosis, Holistic Treatment, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Why do people abuse drugs and alcohol, despite the many negative consequences they face? While many people believe that others continue using because it makes them feel good or numbs a pain they don’t wish to feel, there’s more to it than this. Addiction is a complex disease and has very little to do with…

depressed man needs light therapy

Light Therapy for Depression Is Easy in Florida

Dual Diagnosis, dual diagnosis treatment, Holistic Treatment, Mental HealthBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction is a complicated disease. It has physical and mental aspects that have to be addressed together or an individual struggling with addiction will likely have an extremely difficult time making a lasting recovery. When it comes to addiction’s mental or emotional aspects, many individuals have a difficult time maintaining positive mental health during the…

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Mental Wellness Month

Addiction, Counseling, Dual DiagnosisBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction is a complicated disease. It affects many aspects of life for both the addict and the loved ones around them. While drug addiction takes us all into a negative environment, there are still active groups trying to keep things positive. As such, the International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP) offers up a full calendar…

woman explaining the importance of knowing what is behavioral health

What is Behavioral Health?

Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Rehab Blog, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Behavioral health is a term often used interchangeably with the term mental health. However, it describes the connection of well-being between behaviors and the body and mind. Behavioral health takes a look at aspects that cover mental health issues as well.It is synonymous with treating, preventing, and alleviating complaints such as depression, anxiety, and substance…

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Alcoholism and Depression Go Hand-in-Hand

Alcohol Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

If you’ve ever wondered why some people in recovery refer to their alcohol abuse as a self-medicating practice, consider the link between alcoholism and depression. It is a bit of a push-me-pull-me relationship. In some cases, it is unclear whether the depression came before or after the alcohol use disorder. That said, a dual diagnosis…

a woman stares out the window as she thinks about depression and addiction

How to Handle Depression and Addiction

Dual Diagnosis, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

For many, mood and mental health disorders are gateways to addiction. Nowhere is this truer than with depression. In fact, for millions of Americans, depression and alcohol go hand-in-hand. If you are struggling with both depression and addiction, this article is for you. We’ll go over how these two mental health disorders exacerbate each other…

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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…