Have a Sober Fourth of JulyAlcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 1, 2021Being 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…
Substance Induced Anxiety DisorderDrug Addiction, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJune 29, 2021Abusing 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…
Why Am I Drinking at Work?Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJune 25, 2021Alcohol 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…
How to Cope with the Opiate Withdrawal TimelineAddiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryJune 17, 2021There’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…
Ativan vs. XanaxDetox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJune 15, 2021Ativan 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…
Does Moderation Management Work?Addiction, Detox, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJune 10, 2021According 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…
I Want to Know How to Stay SoberRecovery, Rehab Blog, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryMay 24, 2021Many 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…
Addiction Recovery StepsRecovery, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryMay 23, 2021The path to drug addiction recovery is different for everyone. In many cases, the decision to seek help is preceded by a “bottom,” a feeling of having reached an ultimate low. The next steps include the initial adjustment to life without drugs or alcohol and the eventual establishment of a new normal. However, you don’t…
Explaining What Drugs are OpiatesAddiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryMay 15, 2021In the United States, there is a massive opiate epidemic. It’s already taking the lives of thousands of people every year, and millions of people experience secondary effects. If you’re concerned about someone in your life who may have an addiction, you might ask, “What drugs are opiates?” Understanding what opiates are and how they…
Five Common Addiction TriggersAddiction, Recovery, Relapse PreventionBy Beaches RecoveryApril 27, 2021During recovery, triggers can cause relapses. Common addiction triggers are environments, situations, emotions, and people that can cause you to experience cravings and potentially relapse. Whether you receive treatment at an outpatient or inpatient treatment center, common addiction triggers still put you at risk for relapsing following discharge. Everyone has unique triggers, but common addiction triggers…
