Private Drug Rehab Centers in Northern FloridaAddiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryMay 30, 2022Should you be considering private drug rehab centers in Northern Florida or public owned rehabs? What differences exist between these programs, and which best suits your needs? Are there other options for a drug rehab center in Florida according to the best fit for your lifestyle?Choosing Private Drug Rehab Centers in Northern FloridaPrivate drug rehab…
Facts About Alcoholic DementiaAddiction>Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Mental Health, Rehab Blog, substance abuseBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 31, 2021Alcohol is a dangerous, addictive substance that is nonetheless legal and socially acceptable in America. Alcohol consumption is often associated with holidays, major life events like weddings, or recreational events like sporting events and parties. It can cause tremendous harm to the body, despite its prevalence in society. While there are a number of symptoms…
Addiction Counseling and Psychiatrist Vs TherapistAddiction, Counseling, Mental Health, Recovery, Rehab Blog, substance abuse, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 28, 2021Working with the right medical professionals during addiction recovery is crucial. While a psychiatrist and a therapist can sound helpful before you enter treatment, they will provide you with different support options and tools throughout your recovery. You may need the help of both professionals as you recover, or you might only need one. Understanding…
Relapse Prevention Techniques for Substance AbuseAddiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, Relapse, substance abuseBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 16, 2021When it comes to addiction treatment, you get support from doctors, therapists, peers in recovery, and your loved ones. But staying clean takes ongoing work, focus, and support. In rehab, you learn how to remain free of drugs and alcohol using relapse prevention techniques for substance abuse. What do those techniques include, and will mindfulness-based…
What is a Partial Hospitalization Center?Addiction, Detox, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 24, 2021Overcoming addiction can mean working through multiple layers of issues beyond just the addiction itself. These layers may include physical health conditions caused by substance abuse or those that existed for some time before addiction became a problem. Conversely, co-occurring conditions of mental illness may exist with addiction, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, or OCD.…
The Benefits of Massage for Stress During Addiction TreatmentHolistic Treatment, Mental Health, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 22, 2021The benefits of massage for stress are widely known for overworked professionals, but massage also offers benefits for addiction recovery. This low-tech holistic addiction treatment has been proven to be surprisingly effective. It’s been found that massage therapy helped patients reduce stress and anxiety. It also contributed to a more positive outlook. Holistic therapy is…
Is My Daughter a Drug Addict?Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryMay 27, 2021There are few things more painful than watching one of your children fall into addiction. Whether young or old, as your children start abusing drugs, their lives spin into chaos that makes you feel helpless. Is this chaos taking over your son or daughter’s life? Do you know if one of your children is a…
Different Types of Addiction That Need TreatmentAddiction, Controlled Substances, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 8, 2021In today’s society, we give some types of addiction a pass. For example, many people look at alcohol consumption or marijuana use in a passe manner. For many, these substances aren’t things to seriously worry about, even though they can be abused. Yet, this kind of attitude can lead an individual down a path to…
What Addiction Really Does to Your BrainAddiction, Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Mental Health, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 21, 2020By now, it should be fairly clear that drug addiction has a profound effect on the brain. What isn’t quite so clear is just how that happens and what the specific effects might be. Addiction and the brain is not a new concept. However, it has only been in the last 10 years that doctors…
You Want to Know How to Help an AddictAddiction, Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Addiction>Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 25, 2020We always hear how concerned people are about their loved ones. When loved ones are struggling with substance use disorder or addiction, concern increases. Friends, family, and loved ones want to know how to help an addict. Unfortunately, most individuals know very little about addiction. If you’ve never walked a mile in those shoes, it’s…