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The Need For A Medical Detox for Benzodiazepines

by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Nov 8, 2021 | Addiction

Withdrawing from benzodiazepines or benzos can be an intense experience. However, with the help and guidance of medical professionals, appropriate support helps many people overcome their addiction safely. Although medical detox programs are challenging, they enable...

Opioid Use and Childhood Trauma – Exploring the Link

by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Nov 1, 2021 | Addiction

In the United States, the opioid epidemic is a “serious national crisis” that began during the late 1990s. With limited knowledge surrounding addictive opioid drugs, pharmaceutical companies reassured medics that clients wouldn’t become addicted to opioids. This led...

Alcohol Withdrawal – What You Need to Know

by Beachcomber Rehabilitation | Oct 25, 2021 | Addiction

In the US, purchasing and drinking alcohol is legal. Often deemed as relatively safe, millions of people each year consume alcohol. However, when abused, consuming alcohol can be extremely dangerous. Not only can consuming large volumes of alcohol lead to addictions,...

Recovery After Relapse

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...

Shame and Addiction Go Hand in Hand

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...

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...