Quitting Drugs Cold Turkey

Don’t Think About Quitting Drugs Cold Turkey

Addiction>Drug Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Stopping your drug use abruptly and usually on your own is called quitting drugs cold turkey. Many people think that substance abuse is simply a matter of willpower, and attempting to cease using drugs or alcohol cold turkey is one dangerous way; this erroneous belief leads to many health and safety risks.In particular, benzos and…

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How to Help Your Spouse Stop Drinking

How to Help Your Spouse Stop Drinking

Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Counseling, Detox, Recovery, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

You’ve nagged, begged, and argued. Your spouse still has a drinking problem. Do you want to know how to help your spouse stop drinking? Interestingly, many of the techniques can start with you. If you’re wondering how to help your spouse quit drinking, then explore what Beaches Recovery has to offer. Our abstinence-based addiction treatment…

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social drinking vs alcoholism

The Difference Between Social Drinking vs Alcoholism

Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Sober Living, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Culturally in the United States, alcohol is everywhere. It is a stable of small and large parties, wedding celebrations, tailgating events, and other sports viewing. Because it is legal and ubiquitous, it can be a challenge recognizing when you, someone you know, or someone you care about is abusing alcohol. Many people can recognize when…

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National Depression Screening Day

National Depression Screening Day

dual diagnosis treatment, NewsBy Beaches Recovery

Depression is a well-traveled psychological condition. It affects millions every year, and while it may seem in the popular imagination to be something that affects only artist people or those facing extreme stress, this is not the case. Like any disease, depression can strike anyone at any time. While the stigma of the disease is…

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How Common is Drug Use in Sports_

How Common is Drug Use in Sports?

Addiction>Drug Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, substance abuse, substance abuse addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

With the implementation of strict drug testing programs in professional and college sports, you might think drugs in sports have become a non-issue. To some extent, you might be right. However, athletes are still human. They are subject to the same personal issues and health problems as the rest of us. Addiction is a disease…

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What is K2

What Is K2?

Addiction, Rehabilitation, substance abuse addictionBy Beaches Recovery

There are many illicit drugs available on the streets of America, and it seems more appear every day. It can be hard for individuals to fully understand the latest craze for a new recreational drug. That lack of understanding can lead to serious health risks, addiction, or even death. Take K2, for instance, which has…

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5 Types of Addiction Therapy

5 Types of Addiction Therapy

Addiction, Counseling, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

 Breaking your drug or alcohol habit with detox and rehab is a significant milestone toward sobriety. However, it’s only the beginning of the long-term plan to overcome addiction. Specifically, the next step to staying clean is therapy. Remember, there’s no shame in talking through your substance problems with a certified therapist. In fact, Psychology Today…

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Living Sober

Tips for Living Sober

Addiction, Counseling, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

You 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 complicated than you thought. However, five expert tips for living sober make it possible.At Beaches Recovery, we’re committed to helping our clients grow…

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Celebrating a Sober Halloween

Celebrating a Sober Halloween

Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

Halloween usually invokes scary thoughts of demons, goblins, and haunted houses. However, a recovering alcoholic’s biggest fear might be a relapse. After all, October 31st is often celebrated under the influence at wild costume parties. Nonetheless, getting sober doesn’t have to cancel the Halloween fun. There’re plenty of ways to have a blast without booze,…

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