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What Does a Percocet High Feel Like?

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

What is a Percocet? It’s a prescription medication that contains the narcotic pain reliever oxycodone and the non-narcotic pain reliever acetaminophen. Normally, doctors use this drug for moderate or severe pain. It’s a Schedule II controlled substance, meaning it has a high potential for abuse and overusing Percocet will lead to addiction. But what does…

Freeing Yourself from Heroin Withdrawls

How Do You Treat Heroin Withdrawal?

Addiction>Drug Addiction, Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Recovery, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Heroin withdrawal is treated with medical supervision, medications such as methadone or buprenorphine, non-opioid symptom relief such as clonidine, and supportive care. The right plan depends on a person’s health, substance use, symptoms, and recovery goals. Withdrawal management should connect directly to ongoing treatment for opioid use disorder. Symptoms can be intense, and trying to…

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What Is the Definition of Sobriety?

12 steps, Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Being sober means not being under the influence of alcohol or drugs.1 In recovery, it often means more: an ongoing commitment to live without substance use, build healthier routines, manage difficult emotions, and create a more stable life. The exact path can differ from one person to another. For some people, sobriety means complete abstinence.…

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THC Pills, Capsules, and Tablets: Risks & Side Effects

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab Blog, Rehabilitation, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

With wider availability thanks to changing laws, more people than ever can access marijuana and THC products. THC can come in pills, capsules, tablets, tinctures, and other edible, topical, and inhalable products. While THC doesn’t carry as many risks as some substances, it can be habit-forming for many people. Products like THC pills and capsules…

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What Happens After Rehab? Building a Life in Early Recovery

Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Starting addiction treatment and completing a rehab program are major milestones, ones that deserve to be celebrated. But for many people, leaving treatment brings a mix of emotions. You should and probably do feel proud, hopeful, and ready for a fresh start. At the same time, it’s completely normal to be uncertain about what comes…

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ADHD and Addiction: Why They’re So Often Connected

Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Many people with ADHD also struggle with substance use. The complex relationship is fueled by impulsivity, self-medication, and reward seeking that is stronger than in people who don’t have ADHD. Adults with undiagnosed ADHD might struggle with relapse or unsuccessful rehab attempts until they’re able to get an accurate assessment and dual diagnosis treatment.If this…

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How Beaches Recovery Helps Jacksonville Veterans Fight Addiction

Addiction, Recovery, VeteransBy Beaches Recovery

Serving in the military takes strength, discipline, and commitment. When service members return home, however, the transition to civilian life can bring unexpected challenges. Some veterans carry physical injuries, others carry emotional stress from deployment, and many find themselves trying to adjust to a world that suddenly feels very different from the one they left.For…

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Drug Rehab for College Students: Taking Back Your Future

Addiction, Recovery, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

College is supposed to be a time of growth, discovery, and new independence. For many students, it’s the first time they’re making decisions about their schedule, friendships, and lifestyle on their own. That freedom can be exciting, but it can also come with pressures that are harder to manage than expected.For some students, alcohol or…