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…

Relapse Prevention Techniques for Substance Abuse

Relapse Prevention Techniques for Substance Abuse

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, Relapse, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

When it comes to addiction treatment, you get support from doctors, therapists, peers in recovery, and your loved ones. But staying clean takes ongoing work, focus, and support. In rehab, you learn how to remain free of drugs and alcohol using relapse prevention techniques for substance abuse. What do those techniques include, and will mindfulness-based…

Quitting Drugs Cold Turkey

Don’t Think About Quitting Drugs Cold Turkey

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

Stopping your drug use abruptly and usually on your own is called quitting drugs cold turkey. Many people think that substance abuse is simply a matter of willpower, and attempting to cease using drugs or alcohol cold turkey is one dangerous way; this erroneous belief leads to many health and safety risks.In particular, benzos and…

How to Help Your Spouse Stop Drinking

How to Help Your Spouse Stop Drinking

Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Counseling, Detox, Recovery, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

You’ve nagged, begged, and argued. Your spouse still has a drinking problem. Do you want to know how to help your spouse stop drinking? Interestingly, many of the techniques can start with you. If you’re wondering how to help your spouse quit drinking, then explore what Beaches Recovery has to offer. Our abstinence-based addiction treatment…

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…

How Common is Drug Use in Sports_

How Common is Drug Use in Sports?

Addiction>Drug Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, substance abuse, substance abuse addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

With the implementation of strict drug testing programs in professional and college sports, you might think drugs in sports have become a non-issue. To some extent, you might be right. However, athletes are still human. They are subject to the same personal issues and health problems as the rest of us. Addiction is a disease…

man struggles with crack use

How to Recognize the Signs of Crack Use

Drug Addiction, Rehab Blog, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Attempting to identify when someone you know is abusing controlled substances can be difficult. Often, individuals learn how to hide their drinking or curb the signs of crack use around friends, family, and even coworkers or peers. It’s important to learn how to recognize the signs of drug use, especially the signs of crack use…

man confronts substance abuse

Confronting Substance Abuse with Addiction Treatment

Addiction, Rehab Blog, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction is a complex disease. It not only involves physical effects like withdrawal symptoms but also effects that damage one’s mental health. Further, addiction is a chronic disease requiring individuals to manage it and be vigilant once sober. While many think a substance use disorder or addiction is about willpower, it is not. Rather, when…