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How Does Methadone Work?

Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Some people quitting heroin, morphine, or codeine use methadone treatments to help gain recovery from the drug to which they have become addicted. Methadone works in specific ways to reduce withdrawal symptoms, cravings, and eliminate the euphoria of drug use.When closely monitored, methadone treatments can be used in conjunction with other opioid addiction treatment programs.What…

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How Does Alcohol Affect the Brain?

Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

There is no question that drinking too much alcohol is bad for the human body in many ways. This extends to how alcohol affects the brain and what trouble alcohol gets people into.Alcohol’s effects on the brain lead to a downward spiral of destruction to the individual’s health, family relationships, and career. However, an alcohol…

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Pennsylvania Drug Rehab Center

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

Looking for a Pennsylvania drug rehab center may have you wondering if you really want to stay around the area that you associate most with your addiction. Chances are, you will be returning to that area eventually but many find that they don’t like to limit their choices of rehab centers to the immediate area.…

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Am I An Alcoholic?

Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

If you’re questioning whether you’re an alcoholic or not, it may be a sign that your drinking has reached an unhealthy level. So how do you know for sure if you are an alcoholic?Today’s movies and TV shows would have you believe that people with alcohol problems are easy to spot. They’re often portrayed as…

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What Causes Alcoholism?

Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Alcoholism is another name for alcohol use disorder. This condition begins when you drink too much and your body starts to rely upon having alcohol to function each day. When you start to suffer from the symptoms of alcohol abuse, drinking rules your entire life. But what causes alcoholism and how can you stop drinking?What…

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Alcohol Detox At Home Not a Great Idea

Alcohol Addiction, Detox, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Do you know that you need help with a drinking problem? Are you considering attempting to self-detox at home? We applaud you for recognizing that you need to get sober. However, we also want you to know that the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal can be uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous. Therefore, self alcohol detox at home…

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Types of Addictions Aren’t Limited to Drugs

Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

When you hear that someone is suffering from addiction, your first thought is likely that they are addicted to drugs or alcohol. This may be true. But drugs and alcohol are not the only types of addictions that plague people today. They are simply the most commonly experienced forms.Types of AddictionsPeople struggling with drug and…

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Is Addiction a Disease or Not?

Addiction, Alcohol, Drug Information, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

When beginning the recovery process, one of the things those struggling with addiction first wonder is the question, is addiction a disease? While there are some people who continue to say that willpower and quitting cold turkey are the only options, the real answer is that addiction is a complex disease. It affects the mind…

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How to Live With an Alcoholic

Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

While alcoholism can be difficult for the individual, families are equally affected by the addicted family member’s behaviors. Learning how to live with an alcoholic can be emotionally and physically draining. The alcoholic may try to hide the extent of their alcohol abuse, and they can cause psychological damage to the loved ones around them.…

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