What Is an Opioid Addiction Treatment Service?Addiction, Addiction>Drug Addiction, News, Recovery, Rehab BlogBy Kim Fielding-PayneFebruary 13, 2022It’s almost impossible to escape the subject these days in the news. Each day more and more Americans fall victim to opioid abuse. Opioid abuse has, in fact, grown into a serious public health issue. As that happens, opioid treatment services become ever more important.People arrive at their addiction in a number of different ways.…
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…
National Depression Screening Daydual diagnosis treatment, NewsBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 6, 2021Depression is a well-traveled psychological condition. It affects millions every year, and while it may seem in the popular imagination to be something that affects only artist people or those facing extreme stress, this is not the case. Like any disease, depression can strike anyone at any time. While the stigma of the disease is…
What is National Drug Take Back Day?Controlled Substances, Drug Information, NewsBy Beaches RecoveryApril 19, 2021National Drug Take Back Day is a day where Americans come together to prevent and control prescription drug abuse, something that Beaches Recovery is incredibly supportive of. Through the efforts of Take Back Day, approximately 914,256 pounds of drugs have been safely disposed of.The impact of National Drug Take Back Day efforts is enormous. Some…
Compromised Immune System Increases Risk of CoronavirusAddiction, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, NewsBy Beaches RecoveryApril 20, 2020Coronavirus, or COVID-19, affects people of all ages and socio-economic levels. There are some groups of people that are at greater risk of contracting the coronavirus or other serious viruses, infections, or illnesses. Perhaps you heard that the elderly population is at greater risk of getting sick from coronavirus. Did you know that individuals that…
Drug Abuse and COVID-19: Epidemic vs. PandemicDrug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, NewsBy Beaches RecoveryApril 3, 2020When it comes to understanding the issues surrounding an epidemic vs. pandemic and the kind of response both of those receive, things can become confusing. It’s not always easy to determine when one term should be used over another one, and why the words aren’t necessarily used accurately in a lot of cases. Epidemics are…
Alcohol and COVID-19: How Addiction and Your Physical Health May Be AffectedAddiction, Drug Information, NewsBy Beaches RecoveryApril 1, 2020COVID-19 is rapidly spreading around the world and shows no signs of slowing down. While medical researchers will eventually find a way to manage this disease, many people will suffer until they do. For example, those who abuse alcohol may find that their immune system is compromised, putting them at risk for this danger. As…
Therapeutic Adventure Therapy at BeachesAddiction, News, Rehab BlogBy Kim Fielding-PayneFebruary 26, 2020Therapeutic Adventure Therapy at Beaches, Bringing Happiness Back One Smile at a TimeHealing begins here.“In the Beaches Outdoor Therapeutic Adventure Program, I feel that life gets better the moment we step out the door on a new adventure, no matter how large or small. We learn about ourselves, each other and the environment every time…
World Mental Health Day 2019Mental Health, NewsBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 10, 2019According 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…
April is Alcohol Awareness MonthAlcohol Addiction, Drug Information, NewsBy Beaches RecoveryApril 1, 2019Did you know that according to a study by JAMA Psychiatry, the rate of alcoholism dramatically increased by 49% during the first decade of the 2000s? During April, which is Alcohol Awareness Month, it is a good time to educate yourself about the risks, consequences, and treatment of alcohol addiction.Alcohol addiction knows no boundaries and…
