woman gets a massage for stress

The Benefits of Massage for Stress During Addiction Treatment

Holistic Treatment, Mental Health, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

The benefits of massage for stress are widely known for overworked professionals, but massage also offers benefits for addiction recovery. This low-tech holistic addiction treatment has been proven to be surprisingly effective. It’s been found that massage therapy helped patients reduce stress and anxiety. It also contributed to a more positive outlook. Holistic therapy is…

family wonders if alcoholism is genetic

Is Alcoholism Genetic?

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Holistic TreatmentBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction is a disease that affects millions every year, yet only a small percentage of people find the help they need to heal and recover. There are many reasons for this, but one of them is a misunderstanding about the nature of a substance use disorder, an addiction to drugs or alcohol. In alcohol abuse…

woman gets massage therapy during addiction recovery

Massage Therapy and Addiction Recovery

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Holistic TreatmentBy Beaches Recovery

When people think of addiction recovery, massage therapy is rarely the first thing that comes to mind. Many still think of massage as a luxury, something one gets at a spa. However, the benefits of massage therapy go beyond relaxation. Massage therapy is a way to reinvigorate muscles, improve flexibility, and reduce stress and strain.…

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Health and Wellness Education During Addiction Treatment

Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Holistic TreatmentBy Beaches Recovery

A substance use disorder or addiction impacts all areas of an individual’s life. An addiction can lead to financial problems, relationship issues, and problems at work. Worse still, having an addiction can hurt the individual’s overall health and wellness. Over time, substance abuse disorders can hurt the individual’s physical, mental and emotional health. With the…

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…

man considers his anger and addiction recovery

Anger and Addiction Recovery

Addiction, Counseling, Holistic TreatmentBy Beaches Recovery

Everyone feels angry at times, although some people are angry much more often than others. Anger itself isn’t the problem since it’s a natural emotion. Problems can arise from how a person chooses to express anger. When someone doesn’t have healthy outlets for negative emotions, they may turn to unhealthy habits, such as drug and…

person playing guitar for music therapy

4 Benefits of Music Therapy for Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Holistic Treatment, Rehab Blog, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

There are numerous therapeutic approaches to helping individuals who struggle with substance use disorder (addiction to drugs or alcohol) heal and recover from the disease of addiction. Music therapy for drug and alcohol addiction is a powerful and impactful means of helping addicts deal with their emotions and feelings, while empowering them to break free…

fitness therapy for addiction treatment

3 Benefits of Fitness Therapy for Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Holistic Treatment, Rehab Blog, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

As part of holistic treatment programs, Beaches Recovery of Jacksonville, FL provides recovering addicts with the opportunity of fitness therapy for drug & alcohol addiction. Fitness therapy is an evidence-based means of regaining health and wellness. Building strength, balance, coordination, stamina, and flexibility are all inherent in this form of therapy and other fitness elements…

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3 Benefits of Art Therapy for Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Addiction, Holistic Treatment, Rehab Blog, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Now more than ever before, individuals struggling with drug or alcohol addiction have more treatment options. Programs have expanded, diversified, and been designed to meet specific needs and challenges. Treatment professionals now know they are working to help individuals heal and recover from a disease that has both physical and psychological aspects. Addiction can be…