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Seeking Chemical Dependency Treatment in Florida

There are many reasons why Florida has long been regarded as the “Recovery Capital” of the United States. The Sunshine State is a welcoming environment for patients seeking recovery from all forms of substance abuse and addiction. When you are ready to gain chemical dependency treatment, there is no better place than sunny Florida.What Makes…

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Many Are Willing to Lend a Hand to Help with Addiction

Addiction can be a lonely experience. But you’re not the only person who suffers. Addiction to alcohol or drugs often affects the whole family. Your substance abuse problems likely led to negative behaviors such as lying, missing important family moments and possibly even stealing from those you love. However, you may be surprised to find…

Getting Started with Sober Living at Beaches Recovery

Sober Living at Beaches Recovery

Sober Living: For Those Who Aren’t Ready To Return To “Normal Life”Patients who undergo an extended stay with inpatient treatment without acquiring the skills for sobriety outside of the clinical environment face a higher probability of relapse. Fortunately, sober living is a happy medium for patients who are not ready to resume their regular lives and are…

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Individualized Recovery Programs

Individualized Recovery Programs at Beaches RecoveryAre you or a loved one struggling with addiction and related, co-occurring disorders? Do you need a fresh start through individualized recovery? At Beaches Recovery, we offer the highest level of care and give our patients the best possible resources to ensure successful rehabilitation.Clients at Beaches Recovery’s Jacksonville addiction treatment…

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How to Face Life Without Alcohol

It 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…

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Look for First Night Activities in Your Town

One 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…

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Avoid these Common Substance Abuse Triggers

There’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 Abuse…

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Is There Life After Rehab?

Uncontrolled 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…

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You Need Relapse Prevention Strategies Before Exiting Rehab

The 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.…

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Reasons to Do Drug Treatment Aftercare

After 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…