man learns about how his family can help and hurt sobriety

How Family Can Help and Hurt Sobriety

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

Addiction is a disease that doesn’t just affect the individual alone. It radiates outward, touching the lives of friends, coworkers, peers, and, often, family. For many people, family members receive the brunt of the impact from someone struggling with drug or alcohol abuse. Addiction can cause serious strain on relationships, damaging them when they are…

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When is a Drug Intervention Necessary For a Loved One?

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

If someone in your life suffers from drug abuse, it helps to be empathetic. Addiction carries a negative stigma, but it is a disease and needs to be treated as such. Being combative, accusatory, or acting as though addiction is about will-power won’t be helpful to your loved one’s recovery. In many cases, it causes…

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Equine Drug Rehab Supplements Traditional Addiction Treatment

Addiction, Recovery, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Traditional addiction treatment programs like group therapy and counseling are going to be beneficial for most patients to enter. If only traditional programs are taken, however, addiction treatment won’t be completely effective. Holistic approaches to addiction treatment are also necessary for patients to receive the well-rounded care that they really need. Equine drug rehab therapy can…

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How To Talk To Your Kids About Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Opening the Lines of Communication About Drug and Alcohol AbuseDrugs and alcohol don’t discriminate against age. School children and teenagers alike are exposed to drugs and alcohol through school, parties, sports teams, etc. Parents have the opportunity to open the lines of communication about drug and alcohol abuse and encourage their kids to abstain from…