Why Does a Functioning Alcoholic Need Treatment?Addiction, Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 2, 2020While a functioning alcoholic may feel like their addiction is not a problem, they often are unaware of how alcohol affects their life. From long-term health problems to issues at home, alcoholism can cause severe repercussions in an individual’s life. The only way to prevent these problems from happening is to get treatment and stay…Details
Drug Detox is the First Step to RecoveryAddiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol RehabBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 30, 2020Drug or alcohol abuse can easily lead to dependency or addiction as the substances cause drastic changes in an individual’s brain chemistry. This is how the disease of addiction takes hold. Once someone realizes that they have an addiction and need help, one of their first questions is ‘what is detox?’ This type of treatment…Details
Why is Smoking Weed Bad?Addiction, Addiction>Drug Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 27, 2020Why is smoking weed bad? This is a question that many people of all ages tend to ask whether they smoke or not. There have been many debates in recent years about whether marijuana is a bad substance to use. Some states began legalizing the drug for those with specific medical issues, and other states…Details
What Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and How It’s Used in Addiction TreatmentAddiction, Counseling, Mental Health, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 23, 2020Treating addiction requires the use of multiple types of therapy. Because no two individuals have the same addiction experience, no two individuals will have the same needs in recovery. Therefore, it’s necessary for addiction treatment programs to offer a wide range of therapies to meet the needs of patients. At Beaches Recovery, we understand the…Details
This Time I Need to Know How to Avoid RelapseDrug Addiction, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Relapse, Relapse PreventionBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 20, 2020People sometimes get a sense of discouragement when looking at the drug and alcohol relapse rates in the United States. How to avoid relapse isn’t nearly as difficult as you may think it is. In comparison to other illnesses like cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and asthma, you have the best chance of recovery with addiction. The…Details
What Are The 5 Most Addictive Substances in US? [Infographic]Addiction, Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Addiction>Drug Addiction, InfographicBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 15, 2020Addiction is an illness. Like any disease, addiction is complex. It has multiple aspects. For example, it is possible to be addicted to behaviors like exercise or even eating foods with a lot of sugar. These represent the mental or emotional aspects of addiction. Yet, when many of us consider addiction, we tend to mean…Details
The Link Between Mental Health and Substance Abuse is StrongAddiction, dual diagnosis treatment, Mental Health, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 12, 2020Treating substance abuse is a difficult task because mental health issues typically accompany it. Mental health and substance abuse affect each other in several ways. In the field of addiction, experts call this dual diagnosis. At Beaches Recovery, we understand the unique connection between mental health and substance abuse. Often, individuals begin abusing drugs or…Details
An Attempted Explanation of Why People Binge DrinkAddiction>Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 4, 2020Binge drinking is something that many people have done at some point in their life. If you’re not a regular drinker, you may be wondering, “Why do people binge drink”? and the answers vary. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states binge drinking is when a person’s BAC (blood alcohol content) reaches .08…Details
Coping With Opiate Withdrawal Is Hard But Worth ItAddiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, WithdrawalBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 3, 2020The opioid epidemic continues to be the dominant cause of drug overdoses and death from substance use. Millions of Americans have become addicted through the excessive prescribing of opioids, and this has lead to a rise in illegal opiate use. Opiates include illicit drugs like heroin and fentanyl (which is becoming more and more prevalent).…Details
Mental Wellness MonthAddiction, Counseling, Dual DiagnosisBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 1, 2020Addiction is a complicated disease. It affects many aspects of life for both the addict and the loved ones around them. While drug addiction takes us all into a negative environment, there are still active groups trying to keep things positive. As such, the International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP) offers up a full calendar…Details
