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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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Executive Drug Detox Programs to Help Your Loved One

Addiction, Controlled Substances, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug AddictionBy Beaches Recovery

For many business executives, it may be more difficult to realize there’s a problem with alcohol or drugs. The challenge stems from the effectiveness of addiction to cause individuals to rationalize their actions. Many successful business people ultimately think their drug use is completely manageable because they continue to make money and pay their bills.…

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Stages of Addiction Recovery

Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Like millions of others who are in need of professional rehab for a drug or alcohol addiction, you may be doubting if the process can work for you. After all, addiction is an individual disease that is experienced differently by everyone it touches. However, if the stages of addiction recovery are treated with an equally…

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Is Alcoholism Hereditary?

Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Many people wonder, “Is alcoholism hereditary?” Like many other health conditions, such as diabetes and depression, alcoholism does not have just one cause. Genes passed down from parents to children play a role, but this is only part of the story.If you’ve had a parent with alcohol use disorder and are exhibiting symptoms yourself, reach…

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