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Many Are Willing to Lend a Hand to Help with Addiction

Addiction, Counseling, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction can be a lonely experience. But you’re not the only person who suffers. Addiction to alcohol or drugs often affects the whole family. Your substance abuse problems likely led to negative behaviors such as lying, missing important family moments and possibly even stealing from those you love. However, you may be surprised to find…

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Substance Abuse in Veterans: The Link Between Veterans with PTSD

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

The Link of Substance Abuse in VeteransVeterans cope and self-medicate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with drugs and alcohol. This use quickly turns into substance abuse in veterans requiring specialized substance use disorder treatment for a complete recovery. Dual diagnosis treatment in Jacksonville addresses mental health and substance use disorders together for lasting recovery in our…

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Preventing Drug and Alcohol Addiction Before it Starts

Addiction, Mental Health, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

5 Ways of Preventing Drug and Alcohol Addiction1. Cope with stress in healthy waysMany people begin using drugs and alcohol as a way to cope with the daily stresses of life. This temporary fix leads users down a dangerous road of constantly needing more to soothe their pain, stress, and tension. Implementing alternative coping methods…

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Five Ways of Preventing Relapse After Drug Rehab

Rehab Blog, Relapse, Relapse PreventionBy Beaches Recovery

Preventing Relapse After Drug Rehab1. Temptation is not for youSay this out loud: I HAVE NOTHING TO PROVE. Did you say it? Good. If a situation is tempting for you, don’t put yourself in that position. You have nothing to prove. You successfully completed drug rehab, you’re doing your best to stay sober, and if…

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Men’s Drug Addiction Rehab Atlanta GA

Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Drug addiction is a severe issue that men of all ages face. Alcohol addiction is one of the most common substance abuse issues people face. For men, alcohol addiction is incredibly common. About 62,000 men die from alcohol-related causes each year. Men also struggle with other substance abuse issues, including those related to heroin and…

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Do All Rehab Centers Do a Substance Abuse Assessment During Admission?

Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

The idea of getting a substance abuse assessment before entering rehab center treatment makes some people apprehensive. It is natural to feel this way, but the substance abuse assessment provides a baseline from which so much of your recovery begins. By knowing what to expect from this assessment, you’ll be able to let go of…

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Therapeutic Adventure Therapy at Beaches

Addiction, News, Rehab BlogBy Kim Fielding-Payne

Therapeutic Adventure Therapy at Beaches, Bringing Happiness Back One Smile at a TimeHealing begins here.“In the Beaches Outdoor Therapeutic Adventure Program, I feel that life gets better the moment we step out the door on a new adventure, no matter how large or small. We learn about ourselves, each other and the environment every time…