How Does Stimulant Abuse Affect People?Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 6, 2017Like any drug, stimulant abuse can cause short-term and long-term effects on the human body. Many people start using stimulants in recreational settings. Before long, they develop a tolerance. They have to use more stimulants to achieve the same effect. Over time, this can lead to emotional, mental and physical health consequences.The Short-Term Effects of…
Inpatient Mental Health and Addiction Needs Dual Diagnosis TreatmentCounseling, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 17, 2017Mental health issues and substance abuse problems go hand-in-hand. People that struggle with both often enter a dual diagnosis treatment program. While the program is helpful, it’s not usually effective unless the patient also gets inpatient mental health therapy. It’s important for people who need dual diagnosis treatment to enter the program at a treatment…
How Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Addiction Recovery Work?Counseling, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 9, 2017For many, addiction treatment is a great unknown. They don’t understand what goes on behind the gates of a rehab facility. Obviously, therapists help program participants overcome the need to use drugs. And cognitive behavioral therapy for addiction is one of the tools they use.Understanding the Disease Model of AddictionTherapists and researchers now agree that…
Beaches Recovery Offers a Rehab Care GroupCounseling, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 8, 2017The most difficult thing an ill drug user faces is a pervasive feeling they are alone and misunderstood. Even when someone has a group of fellow users to hang around with, they’re still innately aware something is wrong in their universe. When it comes time for treatment, good counselors will do everything possible to give…
Stay Away from Gateway DrugsDrug Information, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 5, 2017The idea of gateway drugs includes substances that are habit-forming, but not necessarily harmfully addictive themselves. Using these drugs could potentially lead the person to try harder drugs with a much higher potential for abuse and addiction. Teens are often especially at risk to trying these types of drugs and eventually being led to harder…
Addiction Treatment and the Group Therapy DefinitionCounseling, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 3, 2017When people think about therapy, they may picture people sitting around in a circle sharing their feelings. That vision is group counseling or therapy. The group therapy definition says that it’s effective at treating multiple problems, including addiction.What Is the Group Therapy Definition?There’s a lot more to the group therapy definition than meets the eye.…
A Pill Addiction is Easy to Hide and Hard to QuitDrug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 2, 2017Many prescription pills are addictive. Although pill addiction is easy to hide in most cases, it’s still damaging. Despite that, many people have a hard time quitting. Understanding how pills affect your body can help you get the treatment you need if you’re struggling with a prescription addiction.Why Pill Addiction Is Easy To HideWhen people…
Is Weed a Drug?Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 28, 2017Many substances are often in the spotlight when it comes to talking about addiction. Alcohol, heroin, cocaine, and meth all frequently seem difficult to detox from alone. One substance that isn’t often mentioned when it comes to addiction is marijuana. Here’s some information if you’ve been wondering is weed a drug.Addiction Statistics Help Answer Is…
What Are Some Substance Abuse Preventions?Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 4, 2017Substance abuse and addiction are serious problems throughout the United States today. Many people seek help for substance abuse problems and addictions after realizing they have a problem. But if you’re able to use some substance abuse preventions to completely prevent a substance abuse problem or full-blown addiction, this is even better. Below, we’ll outline…
Substance Abuse Group Therapy ActivitiesCounseling, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 1, 2017There are many ways to approach addiction treatment. If you’re just starting your journey to a sober life, you’re likely to find that facilities may specialize in one type of treatment versus another. Many facilities focus heavily on providing group style therapy to individuals who are suffering from addiction. Here’s some information on what substance…
