The old saying, “You are what you eat” especially applies to the addiction recovery process after drug or alcohol abuse. Proper nutrition and hydration can speed up the healing process and increase energy levels. Examining your diet, determining any vitamin or mineral deficiencies and creating a nutrition plan with a registered dietitian or medical professional…
If spirituality is an essential part of your life, you might benefit from faith-based recovery programs for drug and alcohol addiction. Many detox and rehabilitation centers including Beachway Therapy Center offer Christian-based recovery programs. While spirituality is the foundation of faith-based treatment, you’ll still receive similar services offered in secular programs such as cognitive behavior therapy,…
In the world of substance abuse treatment, as in all therapeutic environments, cultural competency is critical in the delivery of service. This is why it’s crucial for rehab centers to know how to provide LGBTQ addiction treatment and what special needs may arise. If a facility or therapist is not competent regarding a specific culture or…
Overcoming addiction to substances like alcohol is a major accomplishment in anyone’s life. The reason for this is that despite the personal nature of this struggle, it is universally challenging to accomplish. It involves confronting personal limitations and having the courage to acknowledge and then overcome them, and that is not something many people do.…
Group counseling is a type of counseling where a small group of clients meet on a regular basis, sometimes weekly, or occasionally a few times a week, to talk and discuss problems with each other. This form of counseling is available to meet a wide variety of needs, from addiction counseling, to therapy-related issues, social…
If you have been considering drug or alcohol rehab and have spent time researching which one would be the best choice for yourself or a loved one; you likely have been overwhelmed with choices. But not all rehab centers and programs are created equal. You need to take some important criteria into consideration when investigating…
Beachway Therapy Center is extremely excited to announce that our Resource Center is now open. This is an added way that our team helps clients and alumni to enjoy long-term success not only with sobriety, but with their life as a whole, each of which is of course intricately connected as well. The Resource Center…
Beachway prescribes to traditional approaches of therapy through individual, group and family therapy session. However, we also believe in a holistic approach to substance abuse treatment. It becomes a vital part of the program to offer dynamic therapeutic modalities and to effectively treat the “entire person.” Some of the modalities allow clients to be reached…
While there are many things to consider prior to embarking on your alcohol addiction treatment, below are some key areas of focus to help you prepare yourself for the treatment, rehabilitation and recovery process. 1) Know You Need And Are Ready For Help Most people have heard this but it is imperative to acknowledge you…
To stop taking drugs and/or alcohol when you have developed a physical dependency is not easy or comfortable and sometimes, depending on the substance, how much and how long you have been using, as well as other factors, it can be dangerous and even life threatening. An assessment by a medical professional and, if deemed…