Set Yourself Free from Alcohol AbuseAddiction, Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Mental Health, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Sober Living, substance abuseBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 6, 2021Those 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 MindsetAddiction, Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Addiction>Drug Addiction, Counseling, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Mental Health, Recovery, Rehab Blog, Sober Living, substance abuseBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 5, 2021Leaving 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 SobrietyAlcohol Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Mental Health, Recovery, Sober Living, substance abuseBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 18, 2021Although 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…
The Difference Between Social Drinking vs AlcoholismAlcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Sober Living, substance abuseBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 8, 2021Culturally 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 HalloweenAlcohol Addiction, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 30, 2021Halloween 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,…
Have a Sober Fourth of JulyAlcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 1, 2021Being 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…
I Want to Know How to Stay SoberRecovery, Rehab Blog, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryMay 24, 2021Many 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…
Sober Activities Will Keep You That WayAddiction, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryApril 12, 2021If 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…
Do Sober Living Homes Work?Addiction, Rehab Blog, Rehabilitation, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryApril 6, 2021Addiction 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…
What It’s Like to Be Clean and SoberRecovery, Rehab Blog, Rehabilitation, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 2, 2021Living 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…
