Although many individuals with a chronic reliance on alcohol display open signs of inebriation, others can moderate their symptoms, going through the motions of a normal-seeming life. Studies indicate that anywhere from 20 to 75% of individuals struggling with an alcohol use disorder can do so largely in secret, preventing excessive drinking from derailing their…
More than half of individuals struggling with their mental health simultaneously develop substance use disorders. In the past, these entailed distinct treatment protocols, meaning that patients often bounced back and forth between treatment programs, with minimal overall success. We now have a much better understanding of co-occurring disorders and the need for clients to address…
Although your initial recovery from substance abuse may only take a few weeks, adjusting to life after rehab will take many more months, even years. How will you know what to do when unexpecting cravings or stressors arise? Fortunately, at At Gulf Breeze Recovery, our rehab aftercare program includes extensive guidance in navigating the next…
It is one matter to maintain sobriety within a guided rehab program; it is quite another to remain sober in the context of your regular life. This is why it is essential for a holistic treatment program to not only eliminate problematic behaviors but gradually replace them with long-lasting, sustainable tools to help change your…
Time can be the biggest roadblock to recovery for many individuals. Chances are that you may have too many commitments in your life to take the time you need for your recovery completely. If you have been struggling with addiction, meeting your basic needs and caring for your family is more difficult and energy-consuming. Or…
The effects of alcohol addiction can be life-changing, irreversible, and in extreme cases, fatal. This is why it is so important to get the alcohol addiction treatment you need if you are struggling with alcohol addiction. Alcohol rehab can seem like an overreaction to a socially acceptable substance. However, when alcohol use affects your relationships,…
Many veterans struggle with substance use because the nature of their work can cause extreme trauma, stress, and physical fatigue. Additionally, service members face the stigma of having mental health issues that traumatic events have triggered. This can sometimes mean that you may not receive the care you need to process old trauma and deal…
Addiction is more complicated than most 12-step programs would make it seem. When addiction is viewed as a disease, it can feel like there may be limited approaches to curing it. But when addiction is viewed through a holistic treatment approach, the treatment options open wide, leading to experiential and innovative ways to best help…
If you seek the right therapy programs to support your recovery, it can be hard to find the support you need. That is why Gulf Breeze Recovery offers a family therapy program. Family support can make all the difference if you are having difficulties with recovery. Because families tend to have a robust personal history…
Opioid use has been on the rise in the United States, and this has caused many serious social ramifications. However, when the person using drugs like heroin is someone you know, it can affect your everyday life. If you have a friend or loved one that is using heroin as a way to cope with…