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Marijuana a Gateway Drug for Teens?

Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Times are changing in America. With every election process, we see a different state move forward in the process of legalizing or decriminalizing recreational marijuana. Time and again, lawmakers debate the notion that pot promotes the use of other drugs. Many lawmakers and parents have outdated notions about marijuana, misunderstanding the substance and its impact…

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Why Is MDMA Addictive?

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

A substance use disorder (an addiction to drugs or alcohol) can arise from the abuse or misuse of many substances. Sometimes individuals will inadvertently develop a dependency. But when it comes to illicit drugs like MDMA (also known as Ecstasy or Molly), which are almost exclusively used for recreational purposes, addiction arises because of the…

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What Is Medical Detox?

Detox, Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

For those struggling with addiction, finding the first step towards recovery can be difficult. After experiencing the harms associated with addiction, finding the best medical detox in Jacksonville, FL offers is a great first step. But, what is medical detox? To better understand what this treatment is, it is important to know the risks associated…

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How to Find Opioid Addiction Help

Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

In the last couple of years, we, as a nation, have gotten a not-so-subtle reminder of the dangers of opioid addiction. Americans deal with significant addiction issues involving prescription painkillers, heroin, and deadly fentanyl from coast to coast. Springing from the ongoing opioid epidemic spurred on by massive overprescribing initiated and encouraged by the pharmaceutical…

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How Do Detox Centers Work?

Addiction, Detox, Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Many individuals who begin taking their first steps on the road to recovery often begin with detox. But how do detox centers in Florida work? The process often follows a familiar pattern for most individuals in recovery. Beaches Recovery works in conjunction with Tides Edge Detox to provide medically supervised detox for anyone struggling with…

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Executive Heroin Rehab Center in Florida

Detox, Drug Addiction, Recovery, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

For more than 10 years, the state of Florida has continued to struggle with heroin abuse, with the number of residents suffering from addiction each year remaining above 3,000. A major factor in the rise of heroin addiction has been the ongoing opioid epidemic. Overly aggressive and unscrupulous pharmaceutical companies caused massive overprescription of opioid…

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Choosing Substance Abuse Treatment in Orlando, FL

Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Millions of people struggle with addiction every year in our country. Sometimes dependency is inadvertent, as is sometimes the case with prescription drug addiction or opioid addiction. In other cases, individuals develop a substance use disorder because they choose to use illicit drugs recreationally, failing to understand just how addictive they can be. Regardless of…

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The Differences of Adderall vs Methamphetamine

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

If you’ve ever taken Adderall, you may have noticed the increased energy, sharper focus, better concentration, and sustained alertness. These are some of the major effects of the medication. It’s proven to be very effective in helping those in need focus and manages mental health conditions like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and other anxiety disorders. However,…