klonopin and alcohol

Don’t Mix Klonopin and Alcohol

Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

When a physician says don’t mix medications with alcohol, they are offering this information for good reasons. Simply put, it’s dangerous. The best thing anyone can do for their health is to listen to what doctors have to say about mixing medications. Of course, some people are always willing to push the envelope. You should…

heroin withdrawal timeline

A Look at the Heroin Withdrawal Timeline

Detox, Drug AddictionBy Beaches Recovery

If you have an addiction to heroin and want to stop, you’ll need to face the inevitability of withdrawal. There’s an excellent chance your body is going to react to sudden abstinence. We understand how scary heroin withdrawal symptoms can be. Perhaps, a little knowledge about withdrawal and the normal heroin withdrawal timeline will help…

long term effects of crystal meth

What are the Long Term Effects of Crystal Meth

Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

With an absolute focus on now, a majority of crystal meth addicts forget to consider long-term consequences from crystal meth drug abuse. The euphoria they get seems to be enough until the next hit. Unfortunately, the potential long term effects of crystal meth can be quite dangerous. Setting aside addiction for a moment, the possible…

falling off the wagon

What to Do After Falling Off the Wagon

Drug Addiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

You worked so hard to overcome a drug or alcohol habit. Then, something happened and you fell back into old habits. However, did you know that falling off the wagon is a valuable learning experience? Here’s how you can profit from it.What Falling off the Wagon Tells YouThere are stresses and triggers that you didn’t…

Pills and alcohol on a table during National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Drug AddictionBy Beaches Recovery

Once again, America finds itself facing another drug addiction epidemic. As usual, the nation’s teens would seem to be the most vulnerable to what’s taking place from shore-to-shore. Unfortunately, kids are operating under a series of myths about drug and alcohol addiction. That’s precisely why the nation observes National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW)…

chronic pain and addiction

Fight Chronic Pain and Addiction

Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

What happens if someone suffers from chronic pain and then becomes addicted to their painkillers? That’s a notable internal conflict with which many people have to deal. To successfully navigate the use of painkillers while treating pain issues, it becomes a balancing act. The doctor prescribes the right dosage and hopes the patient follows the…

mixing benzos and alcohol

The Danger of Mixing Benzos and Alcohol

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are strong tranquilizers designed to calm the central nervous system. Namely, they’re anti-anxiety medications like Xanax, Valium, Ativan, and Halcion. Thus, benzos are popular to soothe stress and also, off-label, to experience surges of pleasure. In fact, National Public Radio reported that benzo prescriptions have risen by 5.4 million since 1999. Unfortunately,…

painkiller withdrawal symptoms

The Most Common Painkiller Withdrawal Symptoms

Drug Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

The road to recovery from prescription pill addiction is a good place to be. The decision to stop using and get treatment takes a lot of courage. That’s particularly true for someone who has been caught in the cycle of addiction for months or even years. While contemplating what’s required to get clean from painkillers,…

is drug addiction a choice

Is Drug Addiction a Choice?

Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Many people today debate whether people choose to suffer addiction or if this condition is a legitimate disease. So is drug addiction a choice? Or does modern science prove disease causes addiction?Past Beliefs about AddictionIn the past, Americans and people throughout the world believed addiction was a choice. That is, you choose to push your…