The Effects of Cocaine and DepressionDrug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, dual diagnosis treatmentBy Beaches RecoveryJune 8, 2019Researchers and those in the mental health field often study the connections between drug use and mental health disorders. The question that is usually asked is whether drug use causes mental health problems or if it’s the other way around, and mental illness leads to drug use. The link between cocaine and depression is one…
How to Cope With Grief in RecoveryCounseling, Dual Diagnosis, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryApril 17, 2019Grief never comes at a convenient time. Most associate grief with the loss of a friend or a loved one, but it can also come after a job layoff, a child going off to college, your closest friend moving across the country, or from losing an addiction. While certainly less common, grief during recovery does…
How Long Does Heroin Withdrawal Last?Detox, Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 26, 2019Leave a commentWhile people tend to focus solely on the effects of heroin addiction, something becomes lost in the process. That something is the dangers of withdrawal from heroin. Withdrawal symptoms occur when a drug user decides to stop using suddenly. To put it another way, people using heroin face almost as much danger when they stop…
Addiction and Seasonal Affective DisorderAddiction, Dual DiagnosisBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 10, 2019Leave a commentSeasonal affective disorder (SAD) is just one of many types of mental illnesses that often pairs with addiction as part of a dual diagnosis. But with the right help, you can gain lasting recovery from both of these conditions. Without this dual diagnosis treatment, you live with a higher risk of continuing the cycle of…
How to Deal With Anxiety Without Addictive DrugsCounseling, dual diagnosis treatmentBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 6, 2018Leave a commentEveryone faces anxiety at some point in life. Work, school, relationships, and finances are all causes of concern. It often triggers feelings of worry, hesitation, and fear. However, knowing how to deal with anxiety could mean the difference between developing an addiction or not. Tips for How to Deal With Anxiety Anxiety doesn’t have to…
Is Your Son Living with Bipolar Disorder and Addiction?Addiction, Dual DiagnosisBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 22, 2018Leave a commentRaising healthy children into adulthood is difficult. But even more difficult is raising a son with bipolar disorder and addiction. Whether your son is living with you or maintains independence in living with bipolar disorder, you have the influence to help him gain the treatment he needs. A better life is out there. He only…
The Dangers of Self Medicating for Mental Health ProblemsDrug Addiction, dual diagnosis treatmentBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 7, 2018Leave a commentWith so many Americans struggling with mental health problems today, many are self-medicating to deal with their issues. But the dangers of self medicating are harmful and can even be life-threatening. What Does “Self Medicating” Mean? Self medication refers to using mind-altering substances to fix or improve an emotional or mental health issue. For example,…
What to Do About Depression and Substance AbuseCounseling, dual diagnosis treatmentBy Beaches RecoveryJune 8, 2018Leave a commentMany people with substance abuse issues don’t realize the adverse effects that drugs and alcohol have on their mental health. They often abuse these addictive substances to feel better. While drugs and alcohol lead people to believe they’re escaping their problems, the opposite is happening. Depression and substance abuse often go hand-in-hand. As one component…
Drug Rehab and Treatment for Anxiety DisorderDrug Addiction, Dual DiagnosisBy Beaches RecoveryMay 19, 2018Leave a commentYour search for the right addiction recovery center can be tricky. If you’re struggling with anxiety and substance abuse problems, that search can be even more challenging. There are recovery centers that offer treatment for anxiety disorder. If you’re struggling with substance abuse and anxiety, you need to find a treatment center that will help…
The Reality of Depression After Drug Addictiondual diagnosis treatment, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 20, 2018Leave a commentWhy would addiction lead to depression? That’s a good question, considering the fact many addicts abuse drugs as a way of combating things like depression. It should come as no surprise that mental health issues and substance abuse cross paths on a frequent basis. With that in mind, we can begin to explore why a…
