Using the HALT Acronym During Recovery Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Recovery, Rehab Blog, substance abuseBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 20, 2021For many people struggling with a substance use disorder (an addiction to drugs or alcohol), detox is the first step in recovery. Yet addiction is a chronic disease requiring relapse prevention and support to ensure an individual can maintain their sobriety. After treatment, addiction patients get a chance to test their wings as sober people.…
Accredited Drug Rehab Centers Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab Blog, UncategorizedBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 30, 2021For prospective patients, the choice they make about where to get addiction treatment is vitally important. The quality of care they get will likely directly affect whether they can establish solid recovery. With so much on the line, each individual needs to make such decisions with great care. At a minimum, all of their attention…
Choosing a Detox Center in Florida Detox, Recovery, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 28, 2021In looking for a detox center, you need to find a place offering the most promise toward a better future. With so many to choose from, how do you know which is best? Which detox centers in Florida give you the best chance for lasting recovery? At Beaches Recovery, we’re committed to helping our clients…
Trauma and Addiction Recovery Mental Health, Recovery, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 26, 2021Going 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…
Behavioral Activation Therapy Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 25, 2021If you are struggling with depression or anxiety in your life, you may also feel paralyzed to take part in life like you once did. This is a common response to mental health disorders. However, this response will only make the condition you are suffering from worse. What can help in these situations are behavioral…
What is a Partial Hospitalization Center? Addiction, Detox, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 24, 2021Overcoming addiction can mean working through multiple layers of issues beyond just the addiction itself. These layers may include physical health conditions caused by substance abuse or those that existed for some time before addiction became a problem. Conversely, co-occurring conditions of mental illness may exist with addiction, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or OCD.…
Opiate Withdrawal Treatment Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Recovery, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 24, 2021Opiates 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…
The Stigmas of Addiction Addiction, Detox, Holistic Treatment, Recovery, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 23, 2021For 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…
Can You Overdose on Xanax? Addiction>Drug Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 22, 2021If you use or are about to use Xanax as a prescription, it is critical to know if you can overdose on it. This prescribed medication is often abused and requires a Xanax rehab center for recovery. Doctors around the country prescribe this medication for people who struggle with anxiety. The problem is that many…
The Struggles of Benzo Detox Counseling, Detox, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 22, 2021Your doctor may have prescribed benzodiazepines for anxiety or because you had trouble sleeping. The medication affects the Gamma-Amino-Butyric-Acid (GABA) receptors in the brain. At first, benzos help you to relax. Eventually, they shut down natural GABA production. Because dependency now becomes an issue, you need benzo detox recovery. At Beaches Recovery, we recognize the…
