The Benefits of Massage for Stress During Addiction Treatment Holistic Treatment, Mental Health, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 22, 2021The 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…
Substance Induced Anxiety Disorder Drug Addiction, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJune 29, 2021Abusing drugs and alcohol can also cause mental health problems, such as a substance-induced anxiety disorder. During addiction, your brain’s pleasure and reward center changes and creates significant neurotransmitter imbalances. Drugs and alcohol can also cause cognitive and neurological impairments. When you suffer from addiction or a substance medication-induced anxiety disorder, finding treatment, such as…
How Dual Diagnosis Helps Addiction Therapy Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryMay 13, 2021Mental health issues are one of the main causes of addiction. Similarly, many people who struggle with substance use disorder (an addiction to drugs or alcohol) relapse because of mental issues. It’s also quite common for individuals to turn to drugs or alcohol when they suffer from a mental health issue like anxiety or depression…
CBT Techniques that Help with Addiction Addiction, Counseling, Mental Health, Rehab Blog, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryMay 11, 2021Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a key component of many addiction treatment plans. CBT techniques are used to help identify self-defeating thoughts and change them. Many individuals with substance abuse disorders suffer from negative thoughts and destructive emotions. CBT is used to change harmful thought patterns so that the client can maintain their sobriety. At Beaches…
Light Therapy for Depression Is Easy in Florida Dual Diagnosis, dual diagnosis treatment, Holistic Treatment, Mental HealthBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 1, 2021Addiction 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…
Beat Addiction With Psychotherapy Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Mental Health, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryJanuary 13, 2021There are many different treatment options available for addiction recovery. While detox is the first step, counseling and psychotherapy are important components in any treatment plan. With the right treatment, patients can go on to live healthy, happy lives. Why Psychotherapy Can Help the Recovery Process When someone develops an addiction, they have more than…
What Addiction Really Does to Your Brain Addiction, Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Mental Health, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 21, 2020By now, it should be fairly clear that drug addiction has a profound effect on the brain. What isn’t quite so clear is just how that happens and what the specific effects might be. Addiction and the brain is not a new concept. However, it has only been in the last 10 years that doctors…
Can You Get Mental Disorders from Drug Use? dual diagnosis treatment, Mental Health, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 8, 2020When it comes to substance abuse, it not uncommon for addiction to coincide with mental disorders. In fact, mental disorders and addiction have much in common with the “chicken or the egg dilemma.” In other words, what’s the order of connection? Does drug or alcohol abuse come from the mental health issue or does the…
Drinking and Drugs Were My Anger Management Techniques Addiction, Counseling, Mental Health, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 16, 2020You’ve heard of the stereotypical angry drunk. Overdoing alcohol or drugs helps some people release the anger and frustration they build up inside. For others, unresolved anger problems lead to substance abuse because it helps them numb their feelings of sadness and frustration. As a result, effective rehab must provide anger management techniques for those…
What Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and How It’s Used in Addiction Treatment Addiction, Counseling, Mental Health, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 23, 2020Treating addiction requires the use of multiple types of therapy. Because no two individuals have the same addiction experience, no two individuals will have the same needs in recovery. Therefore, it’s necessary for addiction treatment programs to offer a wide range of therapies to meet the needs of patients. At Beaches Recovery, we understand the…
