Have a Sober Fourth of JulyAlcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 1, 2021Being in recovery from a substance use disorder (an addiction to drugs or alcohol) can make many events challenging to manage. However, it’s not impossible to enjoy social events while still managing one’s recovery. You can say for sure that holidays are equal parts fun and stress even in the best of times. If you…
Consequences of Alcohol AbuseAddiction, Alcohol Addiction, Infographic, Recovery, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 11, 2019 Many people take alcohol abuse for granted. Since it’s a substance that’s sold at nearly every grocery store, liquor store, gas station, restaurant, and bar, people find it hard to believe that it can be an addictive and potentially dangerous substance. The reality is that it not only can become addictive, but the National Institute…
Binge Drinking in CollegeAlcohol Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Holistic Treatment, Relapse PreventionBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 23, 2019Binge drinking in college, or binge drinking in general, is when you drink 5 or more servings of alcohol in under 2 hours. Since alcohol has ethanol, which is the active ingredient that leads to intoxication, consuming too much alcohol too quickly can cause alcohol poisoning. Too much ethanol can also cause liver damage and alcohol…
Why Do Teens Drink?Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 8, 2019There isn’t enough conversation around teenage drinking and the serious effect that it can have. Parents often don’t know how to engage with their children over the realities around alcohol use. This can lead to a form of silent assent where both parties are happy to not discuss it until the problem grows out of…
