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Why is Smoking Weed Bad?

Addiction, Addiction>Drug Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 27, 2020

Why is smoking weed bad? This is a question that many people of all ages tend to ask whether they smoke or not. There have been many debates in recent years about whether marijuana is a bad substance to use. Some states began legalizing the drug for those with specific medical issues, and other states…

Statistics on Teen Substance Abuse

Rehab Blog, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 30, 2017

Teen substance abuse continues to be a significant problem in US. While they may find new substances to abuse from time to time, teens still use drugs and alcohol as an escape from the typical issues plaguing America’s youth. Perhaps by taking an honest look at the numbers, we can all get some insight into…

What Is Khat?

Drug Information, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 22, 2017

Have you ever heard of someone chewing khat and wondered, what is khat. Don’t worry, a large majority people in the United States don’t know what this herb is. Khat is a drug that is made out of the leaves of the catha edulis, which is found in eastern Africa. These leaves contain the stimulants…

Beaches Recovery is closely monitoring COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Beaches Recovery keeps a safe environment and can now screen for Coronavirus (COVID-19) to ensure our community is safe. All intakes are screened for COVID-19 and patients are being supervised by medical staff around the clock.

In conjunction with our existing infection control policies, Beaches Recovery and Tides Edge Recovery are closely monitoring CDC updates on the impact of the coronavirus as they are released. We would like to take the time to inform you of our facility’s preventative measures we have put in place at both of our facilities. Our goal is to keep our patients, their families, and our employees safe. All efforts are guided by and in adherence to the recommendations distributed by the CDC.

1.All staff has received infection control and prevention training.
2. Thorough disinfection and hygiene guidelines have been provided.
3. Patient care supplies such as disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizers are being monitored and utilized. Hand-outs have been provided detailing general principles such as hand washing, covering your nose and mouth when coughing, and refraining from touching your eyes and/or face.
4. Screening protocols have been enhanced such as a review of travel history, and current health status in an effort to reduce those with flu like symptoms from admitting to our facilities.
5. Visitation policies will continue to be reviewed at least twice a week.
6. We are in communication with our local health department to receive important community-specific updates.

In summary, the safety of our patients, their families, and our employees is our top priority, and we will remain steadfast in our efforts to reduce any risk associated with COVID-19 and keep everyone save and healthy.

The COVID-19 virus has changed our daily lives, changed the way we work and challenged all of us in unprecedented ways. However, it hasn’t changed who we are – because that remains a choice that we make, regardless of the challenges we face. Beaches Recovery and Tides Edge’s commitment to putting our clients at the heart of every decision we make remains in the best and worst of times.

Beaches Recovery is open and accepting new clients. Click here to learn how Beaches Recovery is closely monitoring COVID-19.