Breaking the Cycle of Addiction with The Beachcomber Outpatient Program
A person may go through a number of processes before engaging in drug or alcohol misuse. It may result from a single incident or a string of related ones. Addiction may develop as a result of the effects of such events and the coping mechanisms employed to deal with them. Examining these phases can therefore […]
How Addictive is Cocaine?
Cocaine Effects And Abuse Because cocaine is an illicit substance, any usage of it is regarded as abuse. Cocaine is a central nervous system stimulant that affects the brain by causing the release of large amounts of dopamine, a brain molecule linked to pleasure and reward. Every area of the body is adversely affected by […]
What Is Trauma-Based Therapy and How Does It Work?
Pain, challenge, grief, loss, abuse—there are so many negative aspects of the human experience. All of us will go through something hard, and, unfortunately, many people will also have traumatic experiences that impact them for the rest of their lives. Trauma-based therapy practiced here at Beachcomber IOP is the way we can start to untangle […]
Five Ways Outpatient Drug Rehab Could Improve Your Life
Overcoming drug addiction is a challenging thing to do. And to be successful and find freedom from addiction, you need the right support. At Beachcomber IOP in South Florida, we’ve been able to walk with and support people overcoming their drug addiction for the last 45 years. An outpatient drug rehab program can not only […]
What to Expect from an Intensive Outpatient Recovery Program
Recovering from drug and alcohol addiction is not an easy thing. It takes time, support, and lifelong growth. Many people will benefit from being part of an outpatient recovery program, such as what we offer here at our Beachcomber outpatient program. The Beachcomber Outpatient Program is a part of a 90-day program designed to support […]
Types of Loss Found in Addiction: Grief and Its Impacts
When you think about loss, what first comes to mind? There is, of course, loss of life due to addiction, but that’s not the only loss that is experienced by those suffering with addiction and their families. For many people struggling with addiction, there are too many losses to count. At Beachcomber’s Intensive Outpatient Program […]
Do I Have a Drinking Problem?
The month of April has been dedicated as Alcohol Awareness Month, and although this only occurs for a single month, it is important to continue to raise awareness of this type of addiction year-round. Alcoholism is the misuse of alcohol that may have detrimental effects on an individual’s body, mental health, and relationships with others. […]
