by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Sep 30, 2021 | Addiction
It’s easy to feel defeated after a relapse. Whether you’ve had one drink, spent a night taking drugs, or relapsed on several occasions, it’s normal to feel ashamed and deflated. However, relapsing does not mean your recovery journey is over. In fact, many people go...
by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Sep 21, 2021 | Therapy
What Is Recovery? Everyone’s recovery journey is unique. There’s no one set of hurdles to overcome or one lifestyle change that replaces addiction to drugs or alcohol. And one thing is certain: recovery is about more than simply staying sober. The Substance Abuse and...
by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Sep 14, 2021 | Therapy
People who are addicted to drugs or alcohol often act dishonestly. They may try to hide their addiction or substance abuse from friends, family members, and work colleagues. They may also be dishonest with themselves – many people suffering from substance use...
by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Sep 8, 2021 | Addiction
Shame is a crushing feeling of inadequacy that all of us feel at some point in our lives. However, when we feel it too strongly, it can become difficult to bear and may lead us to substance misuse and addiction. Understanding the relationship between shame and...
by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Aug 31, 2021 | Addiction
We have all seen the advertising campaigns marketing vaping as the new, “safe” alternative to cigarettes – but sadly, this is not the case. There may be potential for it as a method to help adults who are looking to phase out tobacco use, but in light of...