man learns about how his family can help and hurt sobriety

How Family Can Help and Hurt Sobriety

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Family Therapy, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction is a disease that doesn’t just affect the individual alone. It radiates outward, touching the lives of friends, coworkers, peers, and, often, family. For many people, family members receive the brunt of the impact from someone struggling with drug or alcohol abuse. Addiction can cause serious strain on relationships, damaging them when they are…

Teens Abusing Cough Syrup.

Teens Abusing Cough Syrup

Controlled Substances, Prescription Drugs, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

Teenagers can be very resourceful. When they make their minds up to do something, they’re very persistent in their pursuit. For instance, it’s not always easy or affordable for teenagers to find and buy illicit drugs. If they have a desire to get high, they’ll find alternatives. One popular alternative kids use these days is…

Overcoming Addictive Behaviors with Help.

Overcoming Addictive Behaviors with Help

Addiction, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

Both medical professional and psychology groups acknowledge that addiction is an illness. As such, people should refrain from being overly judgmental about an addiction sufferer’s behavior. To a large degree, however, they are helpless to control most of their actions as they relate to the addiction. The path to overcoming addictive behaviors starts with the…

The Best Alcohol Addiction Treatment in Florida.

Alcohol Addiction Treatment in Florida

Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

For years now, the state of Florida has held the reputation of being an excellent place for addiction treatment. Problem drinkers from all over the world will come here to get elite services on the way to a lasting recovery. As part of this addiction treatment community, Beaches Recovery is proud of our reputation for…

Woman struggling with how addiction affects family and friends

How Addiction Affects Family and Friends

Addiction, Counseling, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Regarding addiction, many people only consider the physical and mental effects to those with the disease. They may not recognize how addiction affects family and friends. However, these individuals also suffer great hardships when loved ones have an addiction.Top Problems That Result From How Addiction Affects Family and FriendsAll families are different, so the dynamics…