Do I Need a Belief in a Higher Power to Stay Sober_

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 Recovery

If 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 Sobriety

Explanation of Physical vs. Emotional Sobriety

Alcohol Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Mental Health, Recovery, Sober Living, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Although 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…

Quitting Drugs Cold Turkey

Don’t Think About Quitting Drugs Cold Turkey

Addiction>Drug Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Stopping 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 Recovery

Trauma and Addiction Recovery

Mental Health, Recovery, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Going 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…

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…

man deals with substance induced anxiety

Substance Induced Anxiety Disorder

Drug Addiction, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Abusing 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…

man gets dual-diagnosis treatment

How Dual Diagnosis Helps Addiction Therapy

Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Mental 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…

man takes part in CBT techniques

CBT Techniques that Help with Addiction

Addiction, Counseling, Mental Health, Rehab Blog, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Cognitive-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…

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…

woman in psychotherapy with counselor

Beat Addiction With Psychotherapy

Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Mental Health, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

There 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 ProcessWhen someone develops an addiction, they have more than a physical…