The Best Relapse Prevention Model Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 19, 2018Leave a commentWe should applaud people who can get through rehab into full recovery from substance addiction. However, addiction treatment is only the beginning of the recovery process. Once outside the safe walls of rehab, the recovering addict is set forth to navigate recovery on their own. The smart ones will continue working on their issues and…
How Do You Know if You’re Using Fentanyl Laced Cocaine? Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 11, 2018Leave a commentAs someone who uses cocaine, you know about the risk of fentanyl in your favorite drug. This risk is deadly, with death coming before you realize what happened. But fentanyl has no taste or appearance characteristics for you to find it before it is too late. So how do you know if you have fentanyl…
What is Black Tar Heroin? Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 6, 2018Leave a commentWhen most people think of heroin, they picture the white powdered form of the drug. However, many of the men and women in the United States who abuse and are addicted to heroin use a type of the drug called black tar heroin. What is black tar heroin? Find out more about what it is,…
7 Myths About Addiction Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 5, 2018Leave a commentOvercoming substance abuse is a fierce struggle. It’s possible, of course. But society has a way of discouraging people who’re trying to reach out for help. Here are seven myths about addiction and the truths that you should know about today. Myth #1–Substance Abuse is a Choice As myths about addiction go, this one ranks…
What is Carfentanil? Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 31, 2018Leave a commentNow and then, a new illicit substance appears on the streets. It seems that illegal drug manufacturers never tire of trying to invent new ways to hurt people. In recent years, a horrifying new substance has arrived on the drug scene. This drug is so terrible that some experts compare it to nerve gas, a…
Is There Life After Rehab? Addiction, Rehabilitation, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 28, 2018Leave a commentUncontrolled cycles of drug use often mark life before rehab. Although the decision to get clean makes people apprehension, the rehab experience may be a relief. It offers structure and support that you might not have in your daily environment. Life after rehab involves transitioning into a drug-free routine while maintaining the healthy practices that…
How to Pay for Rehab Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 25, 2018Leave a commentIt’s time to stop the habit. You’ve been thinking about it for a while. Do you know how to pay for rehab? It’s easier than you might imagine. Good-Quality Facilities Work with Health Insurance Providers Excellent facilities routinely enter into partnerships with governing organizations. Examples include NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and NAATP (National…
What is the Media Influence on Drugs and Alcohol Use? Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 23, 2018Leave a commentThe media is everywhere you turn in our digital age. We’re bombarded with reality TV shows, tweets, tabloid headlines, Instagram pictures, and more. Our phones have become mini-computers connected to cyberspace constantly. According to Pew Research in March 2018, 77 percent of Americans go online every single day. But does our society’s reliance on technology…
Planning a Drug Intervention Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 22, 2018Leave a commentDo you suspect your loved one has fallen victim to addiction? Are they exhibiting risky, erratic behaviors to score their substance of choice? Have they become distant from family and friends? Are they suddenly facing work, school, or social problems for unexplained reasons? Do they respond with denials or lies when confronted? If yes, it’s…
You Need Relapse Prevention Strategies Before Exiting Rehab Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 21, 2018Leave a commentThe time spent in rehab should be put to good use. After suffering from an addiction, it’s an opportunity for the patient to straighten out issues and grab recovery time. Before leaving rehab, it’s vital to get all the knowledge and tools they can secure. This includes walking away with some definitive relapse prevention strategies.…
