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What is Behavioral Health?

Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Rehab Blog, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Behavioral health is a term often used interchangeably with the term mental health. However, it describes the connection of well-being between behaviors and the body and mind. Behavioral health takes a look at aspects that cover mental health issues as well.It is synonymous with treating, preventing, and alleviating complaints such as depression, anxiety, and substance…

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How to Stop Addiction

Addiction, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

A substance abuse problem can start at any age. From teens experimenting with drugs and alcohol in school to seniors misusing prescription drugs, addiction is a chronic disease. That said, anyone can also learn how to stop addiction symptoms with the right addiction treatment.Addiction, like any other chronic disease, needs to be maintained with treatment…

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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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