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…

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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…

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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…