Set Yourself Free from Alcohol Abuse

Set Yourself Free from Alcohol Abuse

Addiction, Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Mental Health, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Sober Living, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Those who are battling an active addiction feel hopeless. If you’re like most alcoholics, you’ve probably considered going to alcohol abuse rehab centers in Jacksonville, but you don’t think they’ll work for you.  The part of your brain telling you that is also the part of the brain making sure you continue to drink. That’s…

3 Ways Sober Living Could Free Your Mindset

3 Ways Sober Living Could Free Your Mindset

Addiction, Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Addiction>Drug Addiction, Counseling, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Mental Health, Recovery, Rehab Blog, Sober Living, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Leaving a substance abuse treatment center in FL can fill you with mixed emotions. In many ways, you may be excited that you’ve completed this chapter in your life and accomplished something great. On the other hand, you may be scared and concerned about what you’re going to do when you leave.Being in a drug…

Explanation of Physical vs Emotional Sobriety

Explanation of Physical vs. Emotional Sobriety

Alcohol Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Mental Health, Recovery, Sober Living, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Although addiction can be treated successfully through detox, it isn’t the end solution. Each person needs to find the right addiction treatment program to help them identify and meet their recovery goals. Often, this involves entering individual therapy. Treatment involves managing the disorder to avoid engaging in substance abuse behaviors. While you can undoubtedly detox…

social drinking vs alcoholism

The Difference Between Social Drinking vs Alcoholism

Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Sober Living, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Culturally in the United States, alcohol is everywhere. It is a stable of small and large parties, wedding celebrations, tailgating events, and other sports viewing. Because it is legal and ubiquitous, it can be a challenge recognizing when you, someone you know, or someone you care about is abusing alcohol. Many people can recognize when…

Celebrating a Sober Halloween

Celebrating a Sober Halloween

Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

Halloween usually invokes scary thoughts of demons, goblins, and haunted houses. However, a recovering alcoholic’s biggest fear might be a relapse. After all, October 31st is often celebrated under the influence at wild costume parties. Nonetheless, getting sober doesn’t have to cancel the Halloween fun. There’re plenty of ways to have a blast without booze,…

preparations for a sober 4th of july

Have a Sober Fourth of July

Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

Being 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…

doctor discusses how to stay sober

I Want to Know How to Stay Sober

Recovery, Rehab Blog, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

Many 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…

woman participates in sober activities

Sober Activities Will Keep You That Way

Addiction, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

If 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. Perhaps the best way to maintain…

woman considers if sober living homes work

Do Sober Living Homes Work?

Addiction, Rehab Blog, Rehabilitation, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction is a chronic disease requiring professional support to heal and recover properly. Fortunately, no matter what substance use disorder a person is struggling wither, whether to drugs or alcohol, it can be treated. For many, the first stage is detox and an addiction treatment program that meets the individual’s needs. Once someone has completed…

woman enjoys her sober living

What It’s Like to Be Clean and Sober

Recovery, Rehab Blog, Rehabilitation, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

Living with a drug or alcohol addiction can make you feel utterly hopeless, as though there’s no light at the end of the tunnel. You may even think that living this way is your fate, but that doesn’t have to be the case. You can live clean and sober, allowing you to be the person…