How to Help Your Spouse Stop Drinking

How to Help Your Spouse Stop Drinking

Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Counseling, Detox, Recovery, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

You’ve nagged, begged, and argued. Your spouse still has a drinking problem. Do you want to know how to help your spouse stop drinking? Interestingly, many of the techniques can start with you. If you’re wondering how to help your spouse quit drinking, then explore what Beaches Recovery has to offer. Our abstinence-based addiction treatment…

social drinking vs alcoholism

The Difference Between Social Drinking vs Alcoholism

Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Sober Living, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Culturally in the United States, alcohol is everywhere. It is a stable of small and large parties, wedding celebrations, tailgating events, and other sports viewing. Because it is legal and ubiquitous, it can be a challenge recognizing when you, someone you know, or someone you care about is abusing alcohol. Many people can recognize when…

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How Common is Drug Use in Sports?

Addiction>Drug Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, substance abuse, substance abuse addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

With the implementation of strict drug testing programs in professional and college sports, you might think drugs in sports have become a non-issue. To some extent, you might be right. However, athletes are still human. They are subject to the same personal issues and health problems as the rest of us. Addiction is a disease…

Living Sober

Tips for Living Sober

Addiction, Counseling, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

You worked hard for the ability to be living sober now. With chemical dependency in the rearview mirror, it should be smooth sailing, or is it? In fact, preventing relapse is more complicated than you thought. However, five expert tips for living sober make it possible.At Beaches Recovery, we’re committed to helping our clients grow…

Celebrating a Sober Halloween

Celebrating a Sober Halloween

Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

Halloween 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,…

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…

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Opiate Withdrawal Treatment

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Recovery, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Opiates are prescribed to alleviate pain. In fact, most people use opiates as prescribed. However, opiate abuse is on the rise. It’s estimated that anywhere from 24 million to 36 million people in the world abuse opiates or prescription drugs. Drug addiction is a chronic brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug-seeking despite the…

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The Stigmas of Addiction

Addiction, Detox, Holistic Treatment, Recovery, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

For many individuals struggling with addiction, seeking help can be a scary thought. Unfortunately, the stigma of addiction can make people want to conceal their problem, which only makes the situation worse. Thankfully, addiction treatment centers in Florida are committed to providing individuals with the services they need while also working to reduce the stigma…

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Spirituality in Recovery

Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Many people have unique beliefs and connections to the world around them. Some people prioritize a connection to the natural world, while others make it a point to have their everyday life embody their faith or philosophical beliefs. When healing from a substance use disorder (an addiction to drugs or alcohol), it’s important to consider…

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Why Is MDMA Addictive?

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

A substance use disorder (an addiction to drugs or alcohol) can arise from the abuse or misuse of many substances. Sometimes individuals will inadvertently develop a dependency. But when it comes to illicit drugs like MDMA (also known as Ecstasy or Molly), which are almost exclusively used for recreational purposes, addiction arises because of the…