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Preventing Drug and Alcohol Addiction Before it Starts

Addiction, Mental Health, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

5 Ways of Preventing Drug and Alcohol Addiction1. Cope with stress in healthy waysMany people begin using drugs and alcohol as a way to cope with the daily stresses of life. This temporary fix leads users down a dangerous road of constantly needing more to soothe their pain, stress, and tension. Implementing alternative coping methods…

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November 23rd: Survivors of Suicide Loss Day 2019

Addiction, Counseling, Mental HealthBy Beaches Recovery

If you’ve lost a loved one to suicide, you know how hard it can be to cope. National Survivors of Suicide Loss Day 2019 is here to recognize and raise awareness of the unique struggles faced by those who have lost a loved one to suicide. While there are many healthy options for dealing with…

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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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World Mental Health Day 2019

Mental Health, NewsBy Beaches Recovery

According to the 2017 National Survey of Drug Use and Mental Health, approximately 0.6% of adults 18 or older have attempted suicide at least once. That’s approximately 1.4 million people. If you or someone you know have had suicidal thoughts or attempted suicide, then World Mental Health Day is your day.If you also suffer from…

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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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Paranoid Personality Disorder Symptoms

dual diagnosis treatment, Mental Health, Relapse PreventionBy Beaches Recovery

Mental health disorders impact roughly 1 out of every 5 Americans. In fact, mental health disorders can cause debilitating symptoms that prevent you from socializing, working or going to school. Mental health disorders can impact your emotions, thoughts, and also behaviors. Left untreated, mental health disorders can worsen. Paranoid Personality Disorder, which is a serious…

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Dependent Stressors and Addiction

Addiction, Counseling, Mental HealthBy Beaches Recovery

Both mental health and substance abuse disorders are chronic, incurable conditions that require lifelong management. There are different types of stressors, including ones that you can and can’t control. Dependent stressors, which are caused by your actions or behaviors, are a formidable barrier to recovery.Everybody deals with stress. Unfortunately, stress can become difficult to cope…

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Anxiety and Addiction

Addiction, Mental Health, Relapse Prevention, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Nearly half of all people dealing with a substance abuse problem also have a mental health disorder. Since both mental health and substance abuse disorders impact your brain chemistry, specifically how much neurotransmitters your brain releases, having co-occurring disorders can make recovery more difficult. Anxiety and addiction impact several million Americans each year. Treatment from…

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Panic Attack Vs Anxiety Attack

Counseling, Holistic Treatment, Mental Health, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Panic attack vs anxiety attack is the most common mental health problems Americans struggle with annually. In fact, nearly 20% of all adults in the United States will deal with an anxiety related disorder in their lifetime. Unfortunately, less than 40% reach out for help, even though an anxiety treatment program can greatly reduce the severity of…