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…
The Connection Between Anxiety and AddictionDual Diagnosis, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 7, 2018Millions of people across the United States struggle with mental disorders. Two common illnesses that occur together are anxiety and addiction. Knowing more about the connection helps people understand why treating both is essential to recovery.Understanding AnxietyAnxiety has several levels of severity from generalized anxiety to post-traumatic stress disorder. All types of anxiety share the…
