Don’t Mix Klonopin and AlcoholDrug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJanuary 25, 2019When 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…
A Look at the Heroin Withdrawal TimelineDetox, Drug AddictionBy Beaches RecoveryJanuary 24, 2019If 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…
What are the Long Term Effects of Crystal MethDrug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJanuary 23, 2019With 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…
What to Do After Falling Off the WagonDrug Addiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryJanuary 22, 2019You 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…
National Drug and Alcohol Facts WeekAddiction, Alcohol Addiction, Drug AddictionBy Beaches RecoveryJanuary 20, 2019Once 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)…
Fight Chronic Pain and AddictionDrug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJanuary 18, 2019What 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…
What Does Heroin Withdrawal Feel Like?Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 26, 2018Usually, fear of the unknown holds heroin addicts back from getting help. For instance, people wonder what addiction rehab involves. Similarly, they question how long heroin treatment lasts. Also, heroin users worry whether they’ll be judged or unable to stick with sobriety. However, the biggest issue on most minds is what does heroin withdrawal feel…
The Danger of Mixing Benzos and AlcoholAlcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 25, 2018Benzodiazepines, 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,…
The Most Common Painkiller Withdrawal SymptomsDrug Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 18, 2018The 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?Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 17, 2018Many 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…
