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Addiction Help for First Responders

Addiction, Law EnforcementBy Beaches Recovery

As a first responder, you face your own trauma after putting yourself in the line of danger and the intensely stressful situations your job requires. This trauma builds up, even when you think you suffer none. For many people, substance abuse curbs some of the symptoms of this fallout, for a short period. But then,…

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Alcohol Rehab Center in Florida

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, DetoxBy Beaches Recovery

Are you looking for an alcohol rehab center in Florida? How do you know which center to choose? Do you need a detox or rehab program? Also, what does a quality Florida treatment program include?Detox vs. an Alcohol Rehab Center in FloridaIn the question of detox or rehab, the answer is actually, “Both.” You need…

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Motivational Interviewing Techniques

Addiction, Counseling, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Many counseling approaches can help you address mental disorders such as addiction. However, treatment won’t go far unless you have the motivation to change. Motivational interviewing techniques help you find motivation within yourself.5 Common Motivational Interviewing TechniquesDuring motivational interviewing therapy, a counselor can use a range of techniques to guide you toward change. Below is…

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The AA Big Book: A Blueprint for Sobriety

Alcohol Addiction, Counseling, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Getting sober isn’t easy. However, there are many treatment programs to guide people. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is one of the most well-known because it uses a blueprint to help people achieve sobriety. This blueprint comes in the form of the AA Big Book.The History of the BookFirst published in 1939, the Big Book is the…

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How Addiction Affects Family and Friends

Addiction, Counseling, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Regarding addiction, many people only consider the physical and mental effects to those with the disease. They may not recognize how addiction affects family and friends. However, these individuals also suffer great hardships when loved ones have an addiction.Top Problems That Result From How Addiction Affects Family and FriendsAll families are different, so the dynamics…

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Stress Management to Stay Sober

UncategorizedBy Beaches Recovery

An inability to manage stress in healthy ways contributes to substance abuse. During your stay at Beaches Recovery, you learn life skills and coping mechanisms to handle stress. What are some stress management techniques you can use after graduating from the program? Most importantly, what should you do when you notice that you struggle with…

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National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

Addiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

Impaired driving has long been a big problem in America. No matter what laws are on the books, millions of people every year ignore them and get behind the wheel either drunk or high. The end result of this drinking problem is thousands of innocent bystanders losing their lives each year in auto accidents. National…

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Look for First Night Activities in Your Town

Addiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

One of your biggest fears in gaining sobriety is maintaining healthy recovery, even during the holidays. But the good news is your local area offers sober living celebration options for enjoying major holidays such as New Year’s Eve. You can enjoy New Year’s Eve or First Night celebrations in a new life of sobriety, even…

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Sober New Years Eve Ideas

Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

In the past, you watched the ball drop with a drink in your hand. This year’s going to be different. Because you’ve decided to make a lifestyle change, you need sober New Years Eve ideas. Here’s how to make it through a day which traditionally involves alcohol, without drinking.Gauge Your Readiness to be around AlcoholDid…

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Motivational Interviewing

Rehab Blog, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

A lot of people view alcohol and drug treatment as hopeless, especially if they have an addiction. Most of the time, they aren’t ready to stop using or don’t think that sobriety is achievable. Even if they recognize that they have a substance use disorder, several factors keep them from changing. The purpose of motivational…

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