Is There a Difference Between DBT vs CBT? Addiction, Counseling, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 13, 2018Leave a commentAddiction treatment involves various therapies. Specialists in this field understand the importance of taking the right therapeutic approach to each client. Regarding behavioral therapy, many people might consider the differences in DBT vs CBT. These two therapies share some similarities, but the ways they differ make them most appropriate for specific situations. Negative Thoughts Can…
How to Deal With Dating Someone in Drug Addiction Recovery Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 10, 2018Leave a commentAre you dating someone in drug addiction recovery? Were you there during the bad times? Most importantly, are you sober, too? Here are some thoughts on how to maintain your relationship. Dating Someone in Drug Addiction Recovery Brings Challenges You suddenly feel guilty every time you think of having a drink. Rather than enjoying a…
Do I Drink Too Much? Alcohol Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 7, 2018Leave a commentPeople like to believe that determining if someone is an alcoholic is subjective. Unfortunately, that’s far from reality. Over the years, the addiction treatment community has been able to come up with some substantial criteria for measuring alcoholism. Even Alcoholics Anonymous has 20 questions that are pretty good at exposing potential drinking problems. If you…
Notice Drug Relapse Warning Signs Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 4, 2018Leave a commentIt takes a lot of hard work to get through addiction treatment on the way to a lasting recovery. Unfortunately, recovery is not something that exists in a vacuum. It requires diligence on the part of those recovering over their lifetime. Why do so many people relapse at least once? The answer to this question…
Accredited Alcohol Rehabs in Florida Alcohol Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 29, 2018Leave a comment12When you suffer alcohol dependence, your life caves in all around you. In this chaos and mess, you struggle to find a pathway out of your problems. Accredited alcohol rehabs in Florida offer a quality of care you need for lasting recovery. You can turn your life around, with the right rehab program. How Accredited…
Fun Non Alcoholic Halloween Drinks Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 28, 2018Leave a commentHalloween usually invokes scary thoughts of demons, goblins, and haunted houses. However, a recovering alcoholic’s biggest fear might be a relapse. After all, October 31st is often celebrated under the influence at wild costume parties. Nonetheless, getting sober doesn’t have to cancel the Halloween fun. There’re plenty of ways to have a blast without booze,…
What are Designer Drugs? Drug Information, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 26, 2018Leave a commentAs if narcotics and prescription medications aren’t dangerous enough, there’s always a flow of new drugs hitting the streets. Experts call many of these substances “designer” drugs. It’s gotten to the point where Americans are seldom shocked to hear about a new street drug that’s leaving victims in its path. So, what are designer drugs?…
Do I Need a Belief in a Higher Power to Stay Sober? Addiction, Counseling, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 22, 2018Leave a commentIf 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 be helpful for putting things into perspective, you don’t have…
Explanation of Physical vs. Emotional Sobriety Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 20, 2018Leave a commentAlthough addiction can be treated successfully, going to rehab to get sober isn’t a miracle solution. Treatment involves managing the disorder to avoid engaging in substance abuse behaviors. While you can undoubtedly detox to eliminate the chemicals from your body and reestablish balance after being physically addicted to a substance, emotional sobriety is a little…
Relapse Prevention Techniques for Substance Abuse Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 19, 2018Leave a commentWhen it comes to addiction treatment, you get support from doctors, therapists, peers in recovery and your loved ones. But staying clean takes ongoing work, focus, and support. In rehab, you learn how to remain free of drugs and alcohol using relapse prevention techniques for substance abuse. What do those techniques include and will they…
