Benefits of Massage Therapy During Addiction (1)

Benefits of Massage Therapy During Addiction

Holistic Treatment, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

It’s well known that massages will relax you, but the benefits of massage go far beyond pure relaxation. Many rehabilitation facilities are now offering massage therapy along with traditional detox and counseling. This change has been accompanied by additional therapy options like acupuncture, nutritional counseling, meditation, chiropractic care, and yoga. If you are interested in…

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Do I Need a Belief in a Higher Power to Stay Sober_

Do I Need a Belief in a Higher Power to Stay Sober?

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

If you have ever been to a recovery meeting or celebration group, you’ve probably heard people talk about their faith in God or a higher power. Most 12-step recovery programs involve giving up control to this higher power. Although belief in a higher power can help put things into perspective, you don’t have to have…

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Using the HALT Acronym During Recovery

Using the HALT Acronym During Recovery

Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Recovery, Rehab Blog, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

For many people struggling with a substance use disorder (an addiction to drugs or alcohol), detox is the first step in recovery. Yet addiction is a chronic disease requiring relapse prevention and support to ensure an individual can maintain their sobriety. After treatment, addiction patients get a chance to test their wings as sober people.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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National Depression Screening Day

National Depression Screening Day

dual diagnosis treatment, NewsBy Beaches Recovery

Depression is a well-traveled psychological condition. It affects millions every year, and while it may seem in the popular imagination to be something that affects only artist people or those facing extreme stress, this is not the case. Like any disease, depression can strike anyone at any time. While the stigma of the disease is…

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