5 Mindfulness Quotes that Create Peace During Addiction RecoveryRecovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 22, 2018As many folks soon learn, there’s a great sense of relief when an individual successfully completes an addiction treatment program. As they head out the door of rehab, they hopefully leave with the coping skills for recovery and to avoid relapses. Mindfulness is a great coping skill. For a recovering addict, it makes sense to…Details
What to Expect During DetoxAddiction, DetoxBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 19, 2018If you have made the decision to seek treatment to overcome your addiction, you might be concerned with what to expect during detox. Since detox is the first step towards recovery, you can read the frequently asked questions about drug detox. However, you might still have concerns or doubts about the process itself. When you…Details
The Most Common Painkiller Withdrawal SymptomsDrug Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 18, 2018The road to recovery from prescription pill addiction is a good place to be. The decision to stop using and get treatment takes a lot of courage. That’s particularly true for someone who has been caught in the cycle of addiction for months or even years. While contemplating what’s required to get clean from painkillers,…Details
Is Drug Addiction a Choice?Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 17, 2018Many people today debate whether people choose to suffer addiction or if this condition is a legitimate disease. So is drug addiction a choice? Or does modern science prove disease causes addiction?Past Beliefs about AddictionIn the past, Americans and people throughout the world believed addiction was a choice. That is, you choose to push your…Details
Can We Shut Down Florida Pill Mills?Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 16, 2018Many people suffer opioid addiction in the United States today. Among these people, residents of Florida suffer their fair share of deadly overdoses and addictions. So many people wonder if Florida pill mills can be shut down.Shutting Down Florida Pill MillsAnswering that question about Florida pill mills comes easily if you consider the past several…Details
Drug Addiction Programs for Young AdultsDrug Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 15, 2018A lot of young adults struggle with addiction across the United States. Among those between 18 and 30 years old, the rate of drug addiction has increased for several decades. In response, the number of drug addiction programs for young adults has grown too. These programs address young adult behavioral, emotional, and physical problems and…Details
Make Sure You’re Talking to Teens about DrugsAddiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 14, 2018For some inexplicable reason, we are always looking at drug addiction, wondering why we can’t solve these problems. There’s plenty of information about the dangers of addiction out in the public domain. The problem is people just refuse to read what’s available. Knowing that approach doesn’t work, we should consider a strategy that has shown…Details
Florida Drug Addiction Statistics [Infographic]Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 14, 2018Florida is home to amusement parks, incredible weather, and gorgeous beaches. However, it’s not all paradise in the Sunshine State. Drug addiction is a big concern, and taking a closer look at Florida drug addiction statistics can reveal why.Opioid Overdose Fatalities in FloridaIn 2016 alone, there were more than 2,700 overdose deaths attributed to opioid…Details
What You Need to Know About Opioid Addiction RecoveryAddiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 13, 2018Opioids. It’s hard to deny that opioids are dominating the news for all the wrong reasons. We are hearing a great deal about epidemic levels of heroin and pain pill addiction throughout the country. At this point, we should all show concern about any substances that are killing people. With that said, we can all…Details
Non 12 Step Drug and Alcohol Treatment CentersAddiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 12, 2018The 12 Steps are a program that many drug rehab centers have modified to treat more than alcohol addiction. This classic model has helped millions of people overcome addictions of all kinds. However, a 12 step recovery program doesn’t work for everyone. For that reason, some people have more success at non 12 step drug…Details
