Chronic Pain and Opioids: The Basis for an EpidemicControlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryApril 28, 2019In the United States, we have an epidemic of opioid addiction. Unfortunately, the problem often times originates innocently, and the addiction is unexpected. Experts can’t deny that there is a connection between chronic pain and opioids. However, there is also a correlation between those taking opioids for chronic pain and opioid addiction. The need for…Details
How to Help Someone with PTSDDual Diagnosis, dual diagnosis treatment, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryApril 25, 2019Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is triggered by a terrifying event – either after experiencing it or witnessing it. When suffering from PTSD, your entire life is unstable. PTSD can be physical or emotional and affects all age groups and walks of life. If you’re looking to learn how to help someone with PTSD, or to…Details
How to Break Free of the Cycle of AddictionControlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryApril 24, 2019Addiction is a closed loop, and the addiction cycle is both vicious and frightening. However, the good news is that the cycle can be broken. It won’t be easy, but with the right addiction treatment center in Jacksonville, Florida, you can break the addiction cycle.Breaking the Addiction Cycle and Creating New Habits If you want to…Details
How to Start Making Amends During RecoveryCounseling, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Family TherapyBy Beaches RecoveryApril 21, 2019While under the influence of drugs or alcohol, we often say and do things that we wouldn’t have otherwise done. While in recovery, it’s important that you not only focus on your own mental and physical well-being, but that you sought out your loved ones and make amends during recovery.Letting go of the past, no…Details
How to Handle a Relapse After RehabAddiction, Counseling, RelapseBy Beaches RecoveryApril 20, 2019For some people, rehab is next to a religious experience and can set them up for a drug and alcohol-free life. Yet, it is unrealistic to think that one time in rehab will make you invincible from the things that gave you pain and trouble in the past. Since you are only human, there is…Details
Is Drinking in College a Predictor of Alcoholism?Alcohol Addiction, Drug Information, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryApril 19, 2019Drinking in college is harmless, right? Everybody does it from time to time, don’t they? Does it actually lead to problems down the road? The answer is yes. Drinking in college can lead to problems, even while you’re still on campus. The health and safety implications alone are a reason why it may be time…Details
How to Find DUI Classes in FloridaAlcohol Addiction, Counseling, Law EnforcementBy Beaches RecoveryApril 18, 2019Many people experience a DUI. At first, you’ll feel incredibly embarrassed. Then, the reality of what you just did will settle in and you’ll realize that you now need to face the consequences of your actions. However, even the Florida government realizes that everyone is prone to making mistakes, which is why the fresh start…Details
How to Cope With Grief in RecoveryCounseling, Dual Diagnosis, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryApril 17, 2019Grief never comes at a convenient time. Most associate grief with the loss of a friend or a loved one, but it can also come after a job layoff, a child going off to college, your closest friend moving across the country, or from losing an addiction. While certainly less common, grief during recovery does…Details
How to Find Drug Addiction Help for Family MembersCounseling, Drug Addiction, Family TherapyBy Beaches RecoveryApril 15, 2019Is it up to you to seek out a family therapy program? Are you seeking drug addiction help for family members? Finding drug addiction help for family members is no small task. The challenges are big, but the final reward is worth it.Taking the First StepsThe path to seeking drug addiction help for family members…Details
What Makes Drug Rehabs in Florida DifferentAddiction, Holistic Treatment, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryApril 12, 2019Drug addiction is a crisis affecting every area of our country. Florida is no exception. In fact, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Florida has a higher rate of overdose deaths than the national average. Another startling statistic is that Florida has seen a sharp increase in drug-related deaths in the past several…Details
