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Depressants and Opioids: A Deadly Combination

Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Controlled Substances, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, Rehab Blog, UncategorizedBy Beaches Recovery

If you’re wondering, “Can you mix depressants and opioids?”, you’re playing with fire. Mixing any drugs with alcohol can be dangerous, but mixing depressants and opioids can be fatal. If you or someone you love is struggling with opioid and alcohol (or other depressants) use, you must get treatment from a rehab center right away. Beaches…

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What are Synthetic Opioids?

Addiction, Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription Drugs, UncategorizedBy Beaches Recovery

Do you want to know what are synthetic opioids so you or a loved one can seek treatment for drug abuse? Perhaps an opioid addiction rehab center Jacksonville, FL, residents trust can help you recover. Addicts use synthetic opioid drugs for their pain relief and pleasurable effects. However, they are highly addictive and linked to nearly 50% (19,413) of…

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Opiates vs. Opioids: What is the Difference?

Addiction, Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

What is the difference between opiates vs. opioids? All opiates are opioids, but not all opioids are opiates. Opioids refer to substances that act on the brain’s opiate receptors. Opiates are natural alkaloids found in the opium poppy that act on the brain’s opiate receptors. If you are suffering from opioid addiction, an opiate addiction…

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Addiction Treatment Programs at Beaches Recovery

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Programs with Beaches Recovery in Jacksonville, Florida (FL)If you’re struggling with drug abuse, rehab and recovery are within your reach. Ready to make positive changes to your life? Beaches Recovery’s comprehensive addiction treatment programs help successfully rehabilitate lives every day. Our drug and alcohol treatment center continually invests in the most advanced…

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Is Heroin An Opioid?

Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, UncategorizedBy Beaches Recovery

We hear quite a bit in the news and on social media about the opioid epidemic. With the number of opioid overdoses continuously rising, the epidemic is alarming. There are several drugs— some are prescriptions and some are synthetic street drugs. People may wonder, is heroin an opioid? If you or someone you love is…

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Therapist vs. Psychologist

Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Dual DiagnosisBy Beaches Recovery

Are you looking for a specialist to help you overcome your addiction to drugs? The staff at Beaches Recovery in Jacksonville, Florida are here to help. Keep reading for more information about the differences between therapist vs psychologist. Both are available at Beaches to help you overcome your substance abuse.Psychologist vs. Therapist“Therapist” is a broad…

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Long Term Side Effects of Marijuana

Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, UncategorizedBy Beaches Recovery

While many recreational users claim there are no long term side effects of marijuana, and the drug does not possess addictive qualities, the reality is that every drug holds the potential for addiction. Any substance that acts on your brain to increase or decrease neurotransmitter secretion can be addictive. The active compound in marijuana, THC, stimulates…