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What Is An Alcoholic?

Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Professionals refer to someone struggling with alcohol dependence or addiction as suffering from an alcohol use disorder. An alcoholic in the vernacular is a way people refer to those who drink to excess repeatedly. An alcoholic is an outdated and colloquial term for someone with an AUD. Normally, the term is now used to self-declare yourself…

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Chilling Teenage Drunk Driving Statistics

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

Getting a driver’s license was a proud day. Suddenly, a whole new world opened up to your teen. Now, they may become part of the teenage drunk driving statistics. What’s your next move?Understanding What Teenage Drunk Driving Statistics RevealThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explain that about ten percent of teens drink and drive.…

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Is Alcoholism Genetic?

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Holistic TreatmentBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction is a disease that affects millions every year, yet only a small percentage of people find the help they need to heal and recover. There are many reasons for this, but one of them is a misunderstanding about the nature of a substance use disorder, an addiction to drugs or alcohol. In alcohol abuse…

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Have a Sober Fourth of July

Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

Being in recovery from a substance use disorder (an addiction to drugs or alcohol) can make many events challenging to manage. However, it’s not impossible to enjoy social events while still managing one’s recovery. You can say for sure that holidays are equal parts fun and stress even in the best of times. If you…

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Finding an AA Sponsor

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, CounselingBy Beaches Recovery

After completing addiction treatment, individuals in recovery are perhaps most focused on staying sober. The Early stages of recovery can be a challenge. When individuals return to their everyday life after addiction treatment, they may find triggers all around them. This is why i’s important to have a relapse prevention plan. For many, relapse prevention…

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Why Am I Drinking at Work?

Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Alcohol is an addictive and legal central nervous system depressant that causes intense feelings of euphoria and relaxation. More than 15 million Americans meet the criteria for alcohol use disorder or addiction annually. In addition, alcohol use disorders can include binge drinking and or chronic drinking, resulting in drinking at work, and you may need…

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When You Get Pulled Over-DUI vs DWI

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

You’ve likely heard of the terms DUI and DWI but may be wondering what the difference between them is. Driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while impaired (DWI) are two sides of the same coin. Usually, the difference lies in what a particular state has decided to use. While the terms may vary from…

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Alcohol Deaths Per Year

Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Most people know that drinking too much is bad for their health. However, because alcohol is so ingrained in our culture as part of social events, it can be a challenge for some to stave off binge drinking or habitual drinking. We can see from the number of alcohol deaths per year that there is…

man wonders how many Floridians die from drugs

How Many People Die From Drugs in Florida?

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

Drug abuse is a growing problem in the United States. However, certain states have more drug-related deaths than others. Florida is a prime example of this, which raises the question, how many people die from drugs in Florida every year? Of course, due to substance use disorder (addiction to drugs or alcohol), mortality rates will…

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Can Someone Tell Me How to Stop Drinking Alcohol?

Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Do you find it a challenge to limit how much or how often you drink alcohol? Does your drinking cause you to feel guilty, ashamed, anxious, or depressed? If you are like millions of others, you would like to quit but don’t know how to stop drinking alcohol. This means you are struggling with an…