BAC effects

Levels of BAC Effects

Alcohol Addiction, Law EnforcementBy Beaches Recovery

When police stop suspected drunk drivers, they usually want to administer a breathalyzer to determine the driver’s blood alcohol level (BAC). It’s a reasonable request and often a requirement of local laws. The strange thing is very few people actually understand the results, which police offer as their BAC. For a better understanding of the…

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Addiction and Amphetamine vs Methamphetamine

Drug Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction is a chronic disease of the brain. Symptoms include an inability to control reactions to cravings. In the amphetamine vs methamphetamine debate, the possibility of addiction is a significant factor. Here’s what you need to know.Amphetamine vs Methamphetamine–Differences and SimilaritiesSome prescription medications contain amphetamines. These chemicals boost your metabolism and can assist with weight…

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inhalant drug effects

Recognize Inhalant Drug Effects

Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

For decades now, America has been living with a dirty little secret. The youth of America continues to abuse inhalants. We are talking about inhaling products such as volatile solvents like glue, fuels, nitrous-oxide, alkyl nitrates, and aerosols. The only explanation for someone sniffing these types of substances is wanting to get “high” at bargain…

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types of behavioral therapy

How Does Behavioral Therapy Aid Addiction Treatment?

Counseling, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Behavioral therapies help many people improve their lives, particularly during addiction rehab. Do you know the key types of behavioral therapies? DBT, EMDR, and other important rehab therapy terms sound like an alphabet soup. But the changes they bring to your life make a significant impact on your future.About Behavioral TherapyDBT and EMDR are among…

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Gender Responsive Group Therapy

Rehab Blog, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Addictions are equal opportunity diseases. Women are just as likely as men to become addicted to substances like heroin or meth. However, the genders don’t always experience treatment the same way. That’s a primary reason why treatment facilities like Beaches Recovery offer gender-responsive group therapy programs. The ability to customize treatment programs for men or…

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psychology of addiction

Understanding the Psychology of Addiction

Addiction, CounselingBy Beaches Recovery

A question that people often ask is what causes addiction. If there was one particular cause, perhaps, addiction would be easier to treat. We could find the cause, address it, and beat the addiction. While there are many factors involved in the development of an addiction, there is no one cause. However, to treat addiction…

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Addiction and Sexual Health

Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction can impact many different areas of life. One of the often-overlooked aspects of addiction recovery is the connection between addiction and sexual health. Fortunately, addiction recovery programs at Beaches Recovery can include sexual health in a comprehensive treatment plan. Clients can leave with a greater understanding of their own sexuality, their sexual health and…

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drug addiction and relationships

How to Survive Drug Addiction and Relationships

Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

There is no denying the fact that drug addiction has a negative impact on a person’s physical and mental health. It can also wreak havoc on personal relationships. Drug addiction and relationships are an unhealthy mix. Explore some of the ways that drug addiction weakens relationships as well as how you can mend relationships with…

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Celebrities Who Died of Drug Overdose

Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Overdoses aren’t always fatal. However, a closer look at drug overdose deaths shows that survival frequently depends on the quick actions of others. When you consider the celebrities who died of drug overdose complications, it’s clear that this attention isn’t always there. Would you know how to recognize the symptoms?Types of Drug OverdosesThe celebrities who…

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