long term side effects of marijuana

Long Term Side Effects of Marijuana

Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, UncategorizedBy Beaches Recovery

While many recreational users claim there are no long term side effects of marijuana, and the drug does not possess addictive qualities, the reality is that every drug holds the potential for addiction. Any substance that acts on your brain to increase or decrease neurotransmitter secretion can be addictive. The active compound in marijuana, THC, stimulates…

man with substance abuse know what the methadone side effects are

Methadone Side Effects

Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, UncategorizedBy Beaches Recovery

For more than five decades, methadone has provided a reliable treatment for opiate addiction treatment. It helps chronic opiate users move beyond addiction. Those looking for an opiate addiction rehab center in Jacksonville, FL recovering addicts trust should explore methadone as a possible treatment during detox and long-term maintenance. However, it’s important to understand methadone side effects before…

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What Is a Guided Self Help Program for Addiction?

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The journey to recovery from drug addiction or alcoholism is a personal one. The path you decide to take should reflect your values, goals, and desires. Some people prefer a 12-step element within their journey to healing, while others lean on group therapy. Other people want to bring together components from various programs to make…

woman lounging on couch smiling due to Stress Management to stay sober

Stress Management to Stay Sober

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An inability to manage stress in healthy ways contributes to substance abuse. During your stay at Beaches Recovery, you learn life skills and coping mechanisms to handle stress. What are some stress management techniques you can use after graduating from the program? Most importantly, what should you do when you notice that you struggle with…

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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Therapy

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Mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy lets you recognize that you have a choice. You no longer feel like you’re the victim of circumstances. But why does this treatment work so well? How do Beaches Recovery experts integrate it into your personalized rehab?What is Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy?This modality is a combination of guided breathing techniques and…

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Yes, There’s Substance Abuse in the Workplace

UncategorizedBy Beaches Recovery

Substance abuse and addiction don’t just impact a small subset of the population. Addiction affects people from all walks of life, all ages and all races. Substance abuse in the workplace is often overlooked, but it can have serious consequences. Explore the reality of substance abuse at work, how it can be a problem and…