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Addiction Relapse Rates [Infographic]

Addiction, Infographic, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Relapse is an ongoing risk. Anyone fighting back against drug addiction should recognize that risk and prepare for cravings and temptations. Through rehab, clients can learn how to stay sober no matter what the obstacle. Take a look at some of the most worrying addiction relapse rates and avoid being another statistic.Is Heroin the World’s…

ADHD Awareness Month

ADHD Awareness Month

Drug Addiction, dual diagnosis treatmentBy Beaches Recovery

ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is the most common behavioral disorder for children today. But many children never gain a correct diagnosis. This means they continue through adulthood fighting their symptoms without the help they need. It also means ADHD Awareness Month can play a significant role in helping people recover from both ADHD symptoms…

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Recognizing Recovery Relapse Triggers

Addiction, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction is a chronic disease. Therefore, it doesn’t have a cure. Although it responds well to treatment, there’s the possibility of a relapse. Do you know how to recognize and diffuse your relapse triggers?Understanding What a Relapse Is and Isn’tA relapse in addiction treatment refers to your return to using. You got clean, but at…

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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…

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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Can You Die from Alcohol Withdrawal?

Alcohol Addiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

Deciding to stop drinking is a step in the right direction. However, it’s not always an easy thing to do. First, the alcoholic has to come to terms with their illness. Then they have to find somewhere they can get help. Help is vitally important because “drying out” on one’s own is very dangerous. People…

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Worried about the Stigma of Drug Addiction?

Addiction, CounselingBy Beaches Recovery

Getting treatment for a substance abuse disorder is only one facet of the recovery process. Even after you stop using drugs and develop healthy ways to cope with stress, intense emotions, and temptations, you might be affected by the stigma of drug addiction. Unfortunately, stigma can impair your self-esteem, relationships, and mental health. Many people…

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Dangerous Long Term MDMA Abuse

Drug Information, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Many people try MDMA, Molly or Ecstasy for its psychedelic effects. But they do not expect to engage in long term MDMA abuse.Unfortunately, MDMA changes your brain chemistry and structure, making you want the drug for daily living and to feel pleasure of any kind. Each use makes this need grow more and more, also…

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Reasons to Do Drug Treatment Aftercare

Rehabilitation, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

After spending months or years battling addiction, most addicts are happy to get treatment, finally. It was likely a tough decision for them to admit they have an illness and need help. The tendency is to go through detox and therapy, all the while expecting immediate and permanent results. Unfortunately, things seldom work out so…

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Noticeable Signs of Addictive Behavior

Addiction, Dual DiagnosisBy Beaches Recovery

Addictive behavior is a hallmark of substance abuse. Rewarding and reinforcing leads to a behavior becoming addictive. In substance abuse, the reward of the high, and the possible relief of something uncomfortable reinforces the behavior. This reward and reinforcement help cement the psychological compulsion to use an addictive substance.Patterns of Addictive BehaviorResearch has identified some…