by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Jan 14, 2022 | Addiction, Support
Alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Like many other psychological disorders, alcoholism doesn’t just impact the person suffering. Alcohol addiction is often known as a family disease, and the...
by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Jan 13, 2022 | Addiction, Admissions, Support
There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ program when it comes to addiction treatment. As each person is different, treatment programs should be tailored to meet your unique needs, meaning the optimum length, intensity, and treatment options vary from person to...
by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Jan 11, 2022 | Addiction, Support, Therapy
Holistic therapy is an umbrella term that covers all therapies that aim to heal and support you as a whole person. It’s a simple but powerful idea: that we are more than the problem that is ailing us, be that an eating disorder, depression, or substance addiction....
by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Jan 4, 2022 | Addiction, Support
14.5 million people in the United States suffer from an alcohol use disorder. It doesn’t help that alcohol is at the center of celebrations and parties, touted as an ‘ice-breaker’ and way to relax. While drinking from time to time isn’t necessarily a problem, once you...
by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Dec 28, 2021 | Addiction, Support
Post-acute withdrawal syndrome, or PAWS as otherwise known, are symptoms that can be experienced months and even years after quitting drugs. Those who experience PAWS often describe them as extremely uncomfortable and frustrating. In some instances, these symptoms can...
by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Nov 17, 2021 | Addiction
Common drugs within the opioid family include codeine, fentanyl, and oxycodone. They work by blocking pain messages in your body. However, they don’t just alleviate physical pain. They also alter our psychological well-being, numb our emotions, and make us feel happy...