myths about drinking alcohol

Myths About Drinking Alcohol [Infographic]

Alcohol Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

Health Benefits of Alcohol Don’t Extend to Boosting Body HeatOne of the most enduring myths about drinking alcohol is that it warms you up on a cold day. Proponents point to the heat that some people feel after having a few drinks. However, what’s really happening is a dilation of blood vessels right under the…

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What are Some Alprazolam Side Effects?

Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

Alprazolam, under the brand name Xanax, is a standard prescription medication. Doctors and psychiatrists prescribe this medication for the treatment of anxiety disorders and panic attacks. When patients use this medication correctly, the drug is very effective, giving the patient relief from their problems. When patients decide to abuse this substance, they expose themselves to…

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Over the Counter Drug Abuse Statistics

Drug Information, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

If you question whether you or your loved one has a problem with over the counter (OTC) drug abuse, simply look to the OTC drug use habits. Also, learn about over the counter drug abuse statistics to understand how these drugs take hold. You can soon see how your questions raise the red flag of…

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How Substance Abuse Affects the Family

Addiction, CounselingBy Beaches Recovery

At some point, addicted people will expose their behavior and make it clear something is amiss. Rightfully, we all have great concern for the addicted individual whose life is crumbling around them. What we don’t talk much about is the collateral damage an individual’s substance addiction creates around them. To be fair, we need to…

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life without alcohol

How to Face Life Without Alcohol

Alcohol Addiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

It takes a lot of hard work and commitment to get through addiction treatment. The last thing anyone wants to encounter after all that hard work is a lifetime of chronic relapses. That makes recovery a lifetime commitment. With sobriety as the primary goal, it becomes a matter of the recovering alcoholic figuring out how…

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Does Addiction Education Really Help Teens?

Addiction, Drug Information, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

As the country collectively deals with an opiate abuse epidemic, the attention falls on the nation’s youth. These are the most vulnerable people among us when evil comes a-calling. For decades, experts and the government have debated the best path for protecting teens from the power of drugs and alcohol. No matter what options people…

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Substance Abuse Treatment Jacksonville FL Supports

Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

When it comes time to select an addiction rehab center, the search should include an elite facility like Beaches Recovery. When you get substance abuse treatment Jacksonville FL offers, you are getting help in the rehab capital of the world. Our reputation for providing the very best addiction treatment services is already established. We support…

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Do Rehabs Have LGBTQ Support Groups?

Counseling, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

Whether or not you identify as a member of the LGBTQ community, the process of overcoming addiction remains mostly the same. Getting sober still requires detox and then rehab. However, it can be incredibly helpful to have peer support along the way. That’s why many rehab programs like Beaches Recovery offer LGBTQ support groups.What are…

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ativan and alcohol

Problems Taking Ativan and Alcohol Together

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Ativan is the brand name for lorazepam, which is a benzodiazepine. A doctor might prescribe it if you struggle with anxiety. Mixing Ativan and alcohol is exceedingly dangerous. Here’s what could happen.Who Mixes Ativan and Alcohol?Sometimes, it’s an accident. You forgot that you had a drink. Maybe you didn’t read the instructions. At other times,…

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acute stress disorder vs ptsd

Comparison of Acute Stress Disorder vs PTSD

Addiction, Dual DiagnosisBy Beaches Recovery

Acute stress disorder (ASD) is common in trauma survivors. The same is true for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In discussions about acute stress disorder vs PTSD, there’s frequently a mention of chemical dependence. Why does this happen, and what can you do about it?Processing Emotions and Memories Overwhelms YouTrauma may involve surviving an assault or…

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