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You Want to Know How to Help an Addict

Addiction, Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Addiction>Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

We always hear how concerned people are about their loved ones. When loved ones are struggling with substance use disorder or addiction, concern increases. Friends, family, and loved ones want to know how to help an addict. Unfortunately, most individuals know very little about addiction. If you’ve never walked a mile in those shoes, it’s…

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Drinking and Drugs Were My Anger Management Techniques

Addiction, Counseling, Mental Health, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

You’ve heard of the stereotypical angry drunk. Overdoing alcohol or drugs helps some people release the anger and frustration they build up inside. For others, unresolved anger problems lead to substance abuse because it helps them numb their feelings of sadness and frustration. As a result, effective rehab must provide anger management techniques for those…

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I Need Some Stress Management Techniques Without Drugs

Addiction, Counseling, Recovery, Rehab Blog, Rehabilitation, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Without drugs or alcohol, life can become very difficult. This is completely normal in the early stages of recovery. You have to realize that you were most likely drinking or using drugs as unhealthy stress management techniques. When you get sober, stress doesn’t magically go away, so it’s important to learn new techniques to help…

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Evidence-Based Addiction Counseling Techniques

Addiction, Counseling, Rehab Blog, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Drug rehab helps individuals discover their reasons for falling victim to a substance abuse problem. In some situations, the causes may lie in childhood, unresolved traumas, or peer group interactions. To assist program participants in looking behind thoughts, actions, and behaviors, therapists frequently rely on evidence-based addiction counseling techniques. What are they, and how can…

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Why Does a Functioning Alcoholic Need Treatment?

Addiction, Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

While 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…

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Drug Detox is the First Step to Recovery

Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol RehabBy Beaches Recovery

Drug 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…

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