dbt vs cbt

Is There a Difference Between DBT vs. CBT?

Addiction, Counseling, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction treatment involves various therapies. Specialists in this field understand the importance of taking the right therapeutic approach to each client. Regarding behavioral therapy, many people might consider the differences in DBT vs. CBT. These two therapies share some similarities, but the ways they differ make them most appropriate for specific situations.Negative Thoughts Can Turn…

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dating someone in drug addiction recovery

How to Deal With Dating Someone in Drug Addiction Recovery

Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Are you dating someone in drug addiction recovery? Were you there during the bad times? Most importantly, are you sober, too? Here are some thoughts on how to maintain your relationship.Dating Someone in Drug Addiction Recovery Brings ChallengesYou suddenly feel guilty every time you think of having a drink. Rather than enjoying a beer, you…

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how long do delirium tremens last

How Long Do Delirium Tremens Last?

Alcohol Addiction, DetoxBy Beaches Recovery

When you break free from alcohol addiction, there can be withdrawal symptoms along the way. One symptom is known as DTs, or delirium tremens. As one of the most worrying symptoms of withdrawal, DTs receive a lot of attention. Take a closer look at what the DTs really are and get the answer to the…

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do I drink too much

Do I Drink Too Much?

Alcohol Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

People like to believe that determining if someone is an alcoholic is subjective. Unfortunately, that’s far from reality. Over the years, the addiction treatment community has been able to come up with some substantial criteria for measuring alcoholism. Even Alcoholics Anonymous has 20 questions that are pretty good at exposing potential drinking problems. If you…

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signs of employee drug use

Recognizing Signs of Employee Drug Use

Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

In the business world, the employee base is usually a company’s most important asset. When even a single employee is struggling with addiction, it can have a profound effect on how the organization functions. It should go without saying that nonfunctional assets will eventually cost a company money and time. For that reason alone, you…

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dangers of inhalants

Dangers of Inhalants

Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

Sniffing glue or inhaling the fumes from an aerosol can might not sound dangerous. That’s the argument millions of people have used to justify such behavior. After all, how dangerous can a substance be if kids can buy it at any local convenience store? The real answer to that question is–extremely dangerous. People have abused…

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drug relapse warning signs

Notice Drug Relapse Warning Signs

Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

It takes a lot of hard work to get through addiction treatment on the way to a lasting recovery. Unfortunately, recovery is not something that exists in a vacuum. It requires diligence on the part of those recovering over their lifetime. Why do so many people relapse at least once? The answer to this question…

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music therapy in addiction recovery

How Does Music Therapy in Addiction Recovery Work?

Addiction, Holistic TreatmentBy Beaches Recovery

Music has a powerful effect on you. In religious rites, it sets the tone for an event. At a party, it provides the backdrop for festivities. Is it any wonder that music therapy in addiction recovery is an excellent tool for healing?Music Relaxes and InspiresIt doesn’t matter if you make the music or listen to…

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Jacksonville drug overdose statistics

Scary Jacksonville Drug Overdose Statistics

Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Jacksonville in Duval County seems to have it all. The city is a favorite destination for golf tourists and beach enthusiasts.  Its seaport creates a large, stable economy. However, there’s a dark side which the Jacksonville drug overdose statistics clearly proves.How Bad is the Drug Problem?The news has reported a lot about drug statistics. There’ve…

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oxycontin side effects

Worried About OxyContin Side Effects?

Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

Doctors often write OxyContin prescriptions to help their patients numb intense pain. Nowadays, the United States swallows nearly 80 percent of the world’s OxyContin supply. OxyContin is among the most potent narcotic drugs belonging to the opiate class. Thus, OxyContin distorts how the body’s central nervous system reacts to pain. In other words, it increases…

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