by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Feb 15, 2022 | Alcohol Addiction
A prominent question that people often want to know the answer to is: “does alcoholism run in families?” In short, no one factor leads to alcohol abuse. Instead, there are a wide variety of factors at play. Although genetics do contribute to the risk that...
by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Feb 8, 2022 | Alcohol Addiction
Alcoholism, otherwise known as an alcohol use disorder (AUD), is characterized by the compulsive need to use alcohol or an inability to control drinking habits. Alcohol addictions are the most common addictions in the US, with recent research finding that 14.5 million...
by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Feb 1, 2022 | Drug Addiction
The effects of marijuana – also known as weed, dope, or cannabis – can be felt almost immediately and generally don’t last more than a few hours. However, traces of marijuana can be found in your system for up to ninety days. The exact length of time...
by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Jan 25, 2022 | Drug Addiction, Alcohol Addiction
On average, alcohol can stay in your system for between one and three hours. However, this varies and depends on several factors, such as your age, gender, health, genetics, and how much alcohol you drink. As you consume alcohol, your body absorbs it through the...
by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Jan 25, 2022 | Support, Therapy
Your core beliefs can influence both how you see yourself and the world around you. However, when we hold negative core beliefs, they can affect our mental health and self-worth. What Are Core Beliefs? Our core beliefs are the central perceptions we hold of ourselves...