Individualized Recovery ProgramAlcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 18, 2019Preparing Yourself for An Individualized Recovery ProgramAre you committed to an individualized recovery program? Sobriety isn’t a diet that you try and then give up— it’s your life! If you’re ready to take it to the next step, Beaches Recovery is here to help!At Beaches Recovery’s drug and alcohol addiction treatment center, we’re prepared to…
What Does Narcan Do for People With Addictions?Addiction, Addiction>Drug Addiction, Drug AddictionBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 17, 2019You’ve heard the name Narcan in the news lately and wonder what does Narcan do? This confusion is understandable. However, you need to understand this product if you or someone you love has an opiate addiction. Thankfully, an opiate addiction rehab center in Jacksonville, FL, should have this care option.What is Narcan?When figuring out the questions,…
Depressants and Opioids: A Deadly CombinationAddiction, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Controlled Substances, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, Rehab Blog, UncategorizedBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 12, 2019If 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…
What are Synthetic Opioids?Addiction, Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription Drugs, UncategorizedBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 10, 2019Do 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…
Opiates vs. Opioids: What is the Difference?Addiction, Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 5, 2019What 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…
Addiction Treatment Programs at Beaches RecoveryAddiction, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 4, 2019Comprehensive 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…
Is Heroin An Opioid?Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, UncategorizedBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 25, 2019We 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…
What are the Benefits of Music Therapy?Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, UncategorizedBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 21, 2019Have you ever been playing an instrument, singing, or maybe just listening to your favorite tunes and felt a rush? What you experienced was just one of the benefits of music therapy in Jacksonville, FL. Music therapy can be a fantastic way to use one of humanity’s oldest art forms to help overcome addiction and…
National Substance Abuse Prevention MonthAddiction, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, UncategorizedBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 19, 2019Do you have a loved one or friend who succumbed to alcohol or drug addiction? Do you wish that someone had gotten to them before they took their first sip or tried an illegal drug? National Substance Abuse Prevention Month 2019 is designed to do just that. Substance abuse prevention saves lives.What Is National Substance Abuse…
Therapist vs. PsychologistAddiction, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Dual DiagnosisBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 19, 2019Are 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…