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Married to an Addict

Counseling, Drug Addiction, Recovery, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Because individuals change over time, relationships also change. It’s a natural occurrence. But sometimes, a person in a relationship changes because of the influence of a substance use disorder. This can feel alienating to those around the individuals who care for them. Friends, loved ones, and family can all experience estrangement. Addiction doesn’t just affect…

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Clear Explanation of PHP vs IOP

Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

When someone struggles with substance use disorder (an addiction to drugs or alcohol), it’s natural to wonder what treatment options are available. The first entry into the treatment world can come as a shock, with so many terms getting thrown around. There are residential, inpatient, and outpatient programs and a variety of therapies and treatment…

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Pointers on How to Beat Addiction

Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

One unfortunate aspect in dealing with addiction is that for many struggling with it, they wait until they hit rock bottom before they seek help. For many, substance use disorder, an addiction to drugs or alcohol, is an extreme condition. Those struggling with it often try to ignore the condition, refusing to admit they have…

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Have a Sober Fourth of July

Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

Being in recovery from a substance use disorder (an addiction to drugs or alcohol) can make many events challenging to manage. However, it’s not impossible to enjoy social events while still managing one’s recovery. You can say for sure that holidays are equal parts fun and stress even in the best of times. If you…

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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…

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Why Am I Drinking at Work?

Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Alcohol is an addictive and legal central nervous system depressant that causes intense feelings of euphoria and relaxation. More than 15 million Americans meet the criteria for alcohol use disorder or addiction annually. In addition, alcohol use disorders can include binge drinking and or chronic drinking, resulting in drinking at work, and you may need…

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How to Cope with the Opiate Withdrawal Timeline

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

There’s no denying that people with opiate-based drug addiction are bound to face a bevy of problems. Even after an addicted individual decides to stop abusing drugs, he or she faces what figures to be some very harsh opiate withdrawal symptoms. To help you better understand what to expect, we will lay out a typical…

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Ativan vs. Xanax

Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Ativan vs. Xanax, what are they? They are prescription drugs that are used to treat psychiatric problems such as anxiety. They both fall under the drug category of benzodiazepines. Both drugs are highly addictive and were initially meant to be prescribed for short amounts of time. Why? Because people have often prescribed them for more…

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Does Moderation Management Work?

Addiction, Detox, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), problem drinkers outnumber alcoholics by four times. However, few recovery programs address the beginning stages of problem drinking. Moderation Management (MM) is a national support group and program that fills the gap. With that said, does Moderation management work? Beaches Recovery’s counselors and therapists…

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I Want to Know How to Stay Sober

Recovery, Rehab Blog, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

Many people feel desperate in their drug addiction. They want recovery but can’t figure out how to stay sober. Many of these people even go back and forth into detox and rehab, only to relapse. So how do you achieve lasting recovery, and where can that dream become a reality? One of the most important…