Addiction Counseling and Psychiatrist Vs TherapistAddiction, Counseling, Mental Health, Recovery, Rehab Blog, substance abuse, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 28, 2021Working with the right medical professionals during addiction recovery is crucial. While a psychiatrist and a therapist can sound helpful before you enter treatment, they will provide you with different support options and tools throughout your recovery. You may need the help of both professionals as you recover, or you might only need one. Understanding…
National Drug Take-Back MonthAddiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Mental Health, NewsBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 26, 2021The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has a clear warning: “You could be a drug dealer and not know it.” Research shows that the number one reason that kids abuse drugs is that they can get them for free from the homes of friends or families. To combat this, the DEA is holding its 12th National…
Do I Need a Belief in a Higher Power to Stay Sober?Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Counseling, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, Recovery, substance abuseBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 22, 2021If you have ever been to a recovery meeting or celebration group, you’ve probably heard people talk about their faith in God or a higher power. Most 12-step recovery programs involve giving up control to this higher power. Although belief in a higher power can help put things into perspective, you don’t have to have…
Explanation of Physical vs. Emotional SobrietyAlcohol Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Mental Health, Recovery, Sober Living, substance abuseBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 18, 2021Although addiction can be treated successfully through detox, it isn’t the end solution. Each person needs to find the right addiction treatment program to help them identify and meet their recovery goals. Often, this involves entering individual therapy. Treatment involves managing the disorder to avoid engaging in substance abuse behaviors. While you can undoubtedly detox…
Don’t Think About Quitting Drugs Cold TurkeyAddiction>Drug Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, substance abuseBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 14, 2021Stopping your drug use abruptly and usually on your own is called quitting drugs cold turkey. Many people think that substance abuse is simply a matter of willpower, and attempting to cease using drugs or alcohol cold turkey is one dangerous way; this erroneous belief leads to many health and safety risks.In particular, benzos and…
Trauma and Addiction RecoveryMental Health, Recovery, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 26, 2021Going through trauma changes your life in many ways. Whether your ordeal happened a long time before your addiction or substance abuse led to your victimization, you need treatment from a dual diagnosis rehab. With this much-needed treatment, you gain lasting trauma and addiction recovery.Unfortunately, trauma and addiction co-occur far too often. However, with the…
The Benefits of Massage for Stress During Addiction TreatmentHolistic 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 DisorderDrug 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 TherapyDual 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 AddictionAddiction, 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…
