woman deals with addiction triggers

Five Common Addiction Triggers

Addiction, Recovery, Relapse PreventionBy Beaches Recovery

During recovery, triggers can cause relapses. Common addiction triggers are environments, situations, emotions, and people that can cause you to experience cravings and potentially relapse. Whether you receive treatment at an outpatient or inpatient treatment center, common addiction triggers still put you at risk for relapsing following discharge. Everyone has unique triggers, but common addiction triggers…

How Addiction Affects the Brain

How Addiction Affects the Brain

Addiction, Drug Information, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

?Addiction to drugs or alcohol is a particularly tricky disease to overcome. Not only does it cause a host of physical effects on the user, but how addiction affects the brain is what makes it so destructive. When someone takes a substance such as drugs or alcohol, they alter the chemical composition of the brain.…

man deals with heroin detox symptoms

Heroin Detox Symptoms

Detox, Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Heroin detox symptoms can be severe, and their intensity makes it difficult for those struggling with heroin addiction to recover successfully. Heroin addiction creates physical and psychological dependence, meaning that when you stop using heroin after becoming addicted, you can feel physically sick while also dealing with complicated and overwhelming emotional changes. This is because…

the effects of crystal meth

Crystal Meth Drug Effects

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

You may have heard of the drug crystal meth and wondered how it got its name. Quite simply, it’s because the drug looks like rock crystal. Users of this illicit drug have a variety of slang terms and street names for it. The effects of crystal meth can be intense. As a stimulant, the drug…

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Sober Activities Will Keep You That Way

Addiction, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

If you are in the process of recovering from substance abuse, a big focus in life will be your sobriety. While getting sober is a considerable achievement, avoiding relapse can also be a big challenge. There are, however, sober activities that you can engage in to maintain your sobriety. Perhaps the best way to maintain…

woman learns the difference between outpatient v inpatient treatment

Differences Between Outpatient vs Inpatient Rehab

Recovery, Rehabilitation, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Substance use disorder (addiction to drugs or alcohol) affects millions each year. However, only a fraction of people reach out for support or find the help they need to recover. While addiction can be a daunting disease to confront, it is treatable, and with the right support, individuals can heal and take back control of…

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General Outline of 12 Step Meetings

Recovery, Rehabilitation, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

One of the most common ways to combat addiction is through the use of the 12 step philosophy. The 12 steps have helped those struggling with addiction for more than 70 years. They have helped millions of people find lasting sobriety. Many addiction treatment facilities offer a 12 step program. Here at Beaches Recovery, we…

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What It’s Like to Be Clean and Sober

Recovery, Rehab Blog, Rehabilitation, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

Living with a drug or alcohol addiction can make you feel utterly hopeless, as though there’s no light at the end of the tunnel. You may even think that living this way is your fate, but that doesn’t have to be the case. You can live clean and sober, allowing you to be the person…