Married to an AddictCounseling, Drug Addiction, Recovery, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 12, 2021Because individuals change over time, relationships also change. It’s a natural occurrence. But sometimes, a person in a relationship changes because of the influence of a substance use disorder. This can feel alienating to those around the individuals who care for them. Friends, loved ones, and family can all experience estrangement. Addiction doesn’t just affect…
Anxiety and AddictionAddiction, Mental Health, Relapse Prevention, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 4, 2019Nearly half of all people dealing with a substance abuse problem also have a mental health disorder. Since both mental health and substance abuse disorders impact your brain chemistry, specifically how much neurotransmitters your brain releases, having co-occurring disorders can make recovery more difficult. Anxiety and addiction impact several million Americans each year. Treatment from…
Medication Assisted TreatmentDetox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 7, 2018There are many facets of addiction treatment that warrant explanation. After all, the entire treatment process is unknown to a lot of people. With that said, we want to address something that one might consider confusing. That is the use of drugs to combat drug addiction. That’s correct. Sometimes, doctors and medical staff have to…
