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If you’re considering entering inpatient rehab for a drug or alcohol addiction, you might not realize you’ll need to undergo medical detoxification before starting your treatment program. What is detox,

Most of us immediately associate the Fourth of July with backyard barbecues, pool parties – and, of course, fireworks. Observing our nation’s Independence Day often means an all-day celebration, which

Growing up in a household where one or both parents regularly misuses substances can take a tremendous toll on children. Unfortunately, this problem is quite prevalent throughout the country. According

Many people view alcohol and drug use as a way to self-medicate, “take the edge off” or lift their spirits on a bad day. Unfortunately, these substances can make you

If you have been drinking or using drugs for many years, and finally make the life-changing decision to seek addiction treatment, you will need to complete detoxification before embarking on

Addiction is a complex disease, and successfully learning to manage it requires applying several different approaches simultaneously. Group therapy can be highly beneficial for recovering addicts, but if you’ve never

Have you ever come into work high or hung over, or returned from your lunch break under the influence of drugs and alcohol? It’s likely frequent drinking or drug use

Despite the progress you’ve made in your recovery, there will likely be times when you feel like you’re spinning your wheels and not getting anywhere. It’s normal to go through

When you make a mistake or things don’t go quite right, how do you react? Do you mentally berate yourself, or do you forgive yourself and move on? Many of

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) takes a heavy emotional toll on the people affected by this condition. Its characteristics include severe anxiety, panic attacks and vivid flashbacks that disrupt daily life.

The modern American lifestyle is one spent mostly indoors – especially now that many of us are under self-quarantine due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some estimates suggest people spend up

In many cases, the unusual circumstances surrounding COVID-19 have created a sense of adversity for those struggling to embrace their changed reality. How can some people float serenely through difficult

As COVID-19 rages on and the nationwide death toll continues to mount, most Americans say non-essential businesses that have chosen to reopen are doing so prematurely, and that they still

Completing an inpatient treatment program is only the first step on the road to recovery, and you’ll likely discover many hurdles along the way. Those twists and turns can be

When you’re working on your recovery, the risk of relapsing undoubtedly looms large in your mind. You may be worrying about undoing the hard work you did in detox and

Across the nation, millions of Americans struggle with drug and alcohol addiction each year. If left untreated, the disease of addiction can erode your relationships and cost you everything you

By now, you’ve probably heard that the novel coronavirus can remain on various surfaces for hours or even days, and you’re probably wondering what that means for your health and

Beach House Center for Recovery is thrilled to announce that we have partnered with Johns Hopkins to provide addiction treatment services. After examining our history of proven outcomes, the university

May is Mental Health Month, and this year the timing is especially essential in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak and the additional stress and strain associated with living in

All around the world, people are working to protect themselves from the COVID-19 pandemic by observing social distancing and self-quarantine. Within only a couple of months, our lifestyles look different

At Beach House, we have always made safety and health pivotal priorities for our clients and staff. Amid the rapid transmission of the coronavirus pandemic, we continue to monitor the

For more than eight decades, thousands of recovering addicts have found inner peace and a reserve of spirituality in the 12-step model of Alcoholics Anonymous. For many, AA, NA and

When you’re observing self-quarantine to protect you and your community from the spread of COVID-19, you rarely leave the house, and it’s easy for the days to start running together.

  WHO: Don’t Drink During COVID-19 In a statement issued this week, the World Health Organization cautioned the public against consuming alcohol during the novel coronavirus pandemic. After previously calling

In only a short time, the novel coronavirus has disrupted the way we live our daily lives. Almost everyone is now facing an uncertain future, not knowing when – or