How to Face Life Without AlcoholAlcohol Addiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 9, 2019Leave a commentIt takes a lot of hard work and commitment to get through addiction treatment. The last thing anyone wants to encounter after all that hard work is a lifetime of chronic relapses. That makes recovery a lifetime commitment. With sobriety as the primary goal, it becomes a matter of the recovering alcoholic figuring out how…
Tips for Living SoberAddiction, Counseling, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJanuary 10, 2019Leave a commentYou worked hard for the ability to be living sober now. With chemical dependency in the rearview mirror, it should be smooth sailing, or is it? In fact, preventing relapse is more difficult than you thought. However, five expert tips for living sober make it possible. Living Sober is a Lifestyle Change Sobriety isn’t so…
Look for First Night Activities in Your TownAddiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 29, 2018Leave a commentOne of your biggest fears in gaining sobriety is maintaining healthy recovery, even during the holidays. But the good news is your local area offers sober living celebration options for enjoying major holidays such as New Year’s Eve. You can enjoy New Year’s Eve or First Night celebrations in a new life of sobriety, even…
How to Maintain Sobriety During ChristmasAddiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 20, 2018Leave a commentAbstinence is a lifestyle and deciding how to maintain sobriety calls for a proactive attitude. You develop it during rehab with the help of addiction specialists. More importantly, you need to cultivate it on a daily basis. Do you know how to maintain sobriety during the Christmas and New Year’s Eve festivities? What Makes the…
Avoid these Common Substance Abuse TriggersRecovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 11, 2018Leave a commentThere’s a misconception that people have recovered for good when they complete addiction rehab. Most of those in recovery, however, admit to struggling with the condition sometimes. It’s not easy to stay sober when life events cause stress or other triggers. Despite that, avoiding common substance abuse triggers is possible. How to Avoid Common Substance…
How to Fight Drug CravingsAddiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 31, 2018Leave a commentCan you envision yourself living sober? With the help of a good-quality rehab facility, it’s possible. You learn how to fight drug cravings. Moreover, you receive the tools you need to do so even after discharge. Learning How to Fight Drug Cravings Starts at Detox Dealing with cravings isn’t something that you want to tackle…
Is There Life After Rehab?Addiction, Rehabilitation, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 28, 2018Leave a commentUncontrolled cycles of drug use often mark life before rehab. Although the decision to get clean makes people apprehension, the rehab experience may be a relief. It offers structure and support that you might not have in your daily environment. Life after rehab involves transitioning into a drug-free routine while maintaining the healthy practices that…
You Need Relapse Prevention Strategies Before Exiting RehabAddiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 21, 2018Leave a commentThe time spent in rehab should be put to good use. After suffering from an addiction, it’s an opportunity for the patient to straighten out issues and grab recovery time. Before leaving rehab, it’s vital to get all the knowledge and tools they can secure. This includes walking away with some definitive relapse prevention strategies.…
Reasons to Do Drug Treatment AftercareRehabilitation, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryJune 15, 2018Leave a commentAfter spending months or years battling addiction, most addicts are happy to get treatment, finally. It was likely a tough decision for them to admit they have an illness and need help. The tendency is to go through detox and therapy, all the while expecting immediate and permanent results. Unfortunately, things seldom work out so…
Will I Need Extended Rehab Care?Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 11, 2017Leave a commentTragically, some people sell their soul to the devil in the form of a drug or alcohol. If that sounds like you, you have cause for great concern. However, there’s always a path to recovery if you are willing to admit you are helpless over your addiction and will subsequently reach out for help. Help…
