Social Drinker Vs AlcoholicAlcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Counseling, Detox, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 15, 2019Leave a commentDo you have a friend that says that are a social drinker and not an alcoholic? It is easy to confuse the two, especially when people are out drinking heavily. There is a fine line between being a social drinker and an alcoholic, what makes a social drinker vs alcoholic? And when should you look…
AA MeetingsAlcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Counseling, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 3, 2019Leave a commentAA meetings are an integral part of many people’s recovery process. While there is no one right way for any person to recover, the 12 steps of AA can be a great source of support, networking, and a way to find great new sober friends. There are AA meetings all over the world and online that can…
Have a Sober Fourth of JulyAlcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 1, 2019Leave a commentOne thing that you can say for sure is that holidays are equal parts fun and stress even in the best of times. If you are in the process of recovery, however, a holiday can not only be a source of fun but a trigger for relapse. You are not alone in feeling this way…
Tips for Staying Sober on St. Patricks DayAlcohol Addiction, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 16, 2019Leave a commentSocial pressures entice you to hoist a pint on the one day when everyone’s Irish. You want to stay true to your goal of lifelong abstinence, and you can with tips for staying sober on St Patricks day. Is it possible to party, have fun, and not fall back into a drinking habit? These tips…
Overcoming Addictive Behaviors with HelpAddiction, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 12, 2019Leave a commentBoth medical professional and psychology groups acknowledge that addiction is an illness. As such, people should refrain from being overly judgmental about an addiction sufferer’s behavior. To a large degree, however, they are helpless to control most of their actions as they relate to the addiction. The path to overcoming addictive behaviors starts with the…
Relapse Rates for Drug Addiction Recovery are HighAddiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 24, 2019Leave a commentAs you look for the right rehab center for your needs, you face one daunting fact. That is, relapse rates for drug addiction recovery are high. No, rehab is not a sure thing for lasting recovery. So how can you create a relapse prevention plan for the life you want? About Relapse Rates for Drug…
Sober Activities Will Keep You That WayRecovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 20, 2019Leave a commentIf you are in the process of recovering from substance abuse, a big focus in life will be your sobriety. While getting sober is a considerable achievement, avoiding relapse can also be a big challenge. There are, however, sober activities that you can engage in to maintain your sobriety. At Beaches Recovery, our Jacksonville sober…
How to Face Life Without AlcoholAlcohol Addiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 9, 2019Leave a commentIt takes a lot of hard work and commitment to get through addiction treatment. The last thing anyone wants to encounter after all that hard work is a lifetime of chronic relapses. That makes recovery a lifetime commitment. With sobriety as the primary goal, it becomes a matter of the recovering alcoholic figuring out how…
Do Rehabs Have LGBTQ Support Groups?Counseling, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 5, 2019Leave a commentWhether or not you identify as a member of the LGBTQ community, the process of overcoming addiction remains mostly the same. Getting sober still requires detox and then rehab. However, it can be incredibly helpful to have peer support along the way. That’s why many rehab programs like Beaches Recovery offer LGBTQ support groups. What…
What is Narcotics Anonymous?Addiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 2, 2019Leave a commentAs part of addiction treatment, some addiction treatment centers make an effort to introduce patients to the 12 Steps of Recovery. The 12 Steps of Recovery serve as the core concepts for most of the 12 Step programs former addicts use to help with recovery. For people with an addiction to drugs, the applicable 12…
