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How Alcoholism Can Affect Family

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Information, Family TherapyBy Beaches Recovery

If you or a loved one is struggling to control their drinking, you may be wondering what effects can alcoholism have on a family? As you can probably imagine, the effects can be devastating. Alcoholism, unfortunately, impacts not only addicted individuals but also their loved ones, family, and friends. The effects of alcoholism on family…

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Alcohol and Anxiety Don’t Mix Well

Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Detox, Dual Diagnosis, Rehab Blog, Sober Living, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Life presents many anxious situations and circumstances. How we deal with them varies considerably. Sometimes, we seek to avoid dealing with the difficulties we face in our lives. As a result, anxiety and alcohol use (and abuse) often go hand in hand.People may self-medicate by drinking to calm anxious feelings (or shut them out entirely).…

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Do 18-20-Year-Olds Use Drugs the Most? [Infographic]

Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Information, Infographic, Sober Living, substance abuse, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

Drug abuse is an issue across all age demographics, but there is no denying that it is 18-20-year-olds using drugs the most. Take a closer look at the drug abuse in this demographic and what that means for young adults today.18-20-Year-Olds Using Drugs the MostThe National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that 22.6 percent of…

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Strategies to Help With Harm Reduction

Detox, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Over the years, there have been many failed and discarded policies when it comes to how to treat those who are suffering from addictions. In the past, a more brutal, less caring approach was the rule rather than the exception. Addicted individuals tended to be viewed as criminals… and weak-minded criminals at that. Law enforcement…

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Dangers of Pregnancy and Drug Abuse

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

It should come as no surprise to anyone that using or abusing drugs or alcohol during pregnancy can put you and your unborn child at risk. Clearly, pregnancy and drug use are a bad combination.Even legal substances like nicotine have the potential to impact your child’s health negatively. Drinking during pregnancy can place your child…

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