August 2021 - The Beachcomber Rehabilitation

Is Vaping Leading Your Teenager Towards Tobacco Addiction?

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...

Cause or Symptom – Does Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Worsen Your Risk of Addiction

by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Aug 25, 2021 | Therapy

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of mental disorder where you experience various obsessions and compulsions that interfere with your daily life. Research estimates that around 25% of people with OCD also have a substance use disorder – a much higher...

When Does Heavy Use Become Addiction?

by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Aug 18, 2021 | Therapy

Each year, the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs costs the United States over $470 billion in healthcare, crime, and lost productivity. Drug use and addiction can be problematic in numerous ways, and some instances are much more severe than others. If you are...

Young and Fresh Out of Rehab – Can I Ever Have Fun Again?

by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Aug 12, 2021 | Therapy

If you’ve just left treatment and are starting out in early recovery, you might be worried about the impact it will have on your social life. Your old associates might still be using and drinking and seemingly enjoying it, and you’re bombarded with select snapshots of...