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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…

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How to Control Anxiety

Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, UncategorizedBy Beaches Recovery

If you suffer from anxiety, you know how debilitating it becomes. It is enough to completely shut you down and prevent you from fully enjoying life. Anxiety also has the ability to come out of nowhere. Suffering from anxiety itself can actually bring about more anxiety, creating a never-ending cycle. However, it doesn’t need to…

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Therapist vs. Psychologist

Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Dual DiagnosisBy Beaches Recovery

Are 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 a broad…

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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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Symptoms Of Depression

Dual Diagnosis, Family Therapy, Mental Health, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

If you are feeling down most days of the week, you may wonder if depression is the cause. Understanding the symptoms of depression will help you identify if that is your problem. Depression can lead to additional problems for many people. Some people turn to drugs or alcohol when depression strikes. When this occurs, then co-occurring…

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Benefits of Reality Therapy

Dual Diagnosis, Recovery, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

When you are struggling with a mental health or substance abuse disorder, you can feel trapped, isolated and alone. Symptoms can make it difficult to manage your day to day life. Mental health and substance abuse disorders are chronic conditions that require lifelong management. Treatments like reality therapy, individual and group counseling, holistic therapies, and cognitive…

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Why is Addiction a Mental Disorder

Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction impacts your physical, emotional and spiritual health, but why is addiction a mental disorder? To better understand why is addiction a mental disorder, it is important to understand how addiction to drugs and alcohol impacts and changes your brain.Drugs and alcohol create feelings of happiness, contentedness, and euphoria by increasing the number of neurotransmitters…

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What Is Clinical Depression?

Dual Diagnosis, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Many people with mental health disorders often turn to drugs to cope. So what is clinical depression? In short, the discomfort of mental illness leads some people to use drugs to mask the pain. Two common disorders that are prevalent among substance abusers are depression and anxiety. If you have turned to drugs for these…