Drug Addiction Programs for Young AdultsDrug Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 15, 2018A lot of young adults struggle with addiction across the United States. Among those between 18 and 30 years old, the rate of drug addiction has increased for several decades. In response, the number of drug addiction programs for young adults has grown too. These programs address young adult behavioral, emotional, and physical problems and…
Georgia’s Heroin TriangleDrug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 10, 2018It’s entirely possible Americans have not yet grasped the magnitude of the heroin addiction problem that’s plaguing America. When you start hearing strange terms like the “heroin triangle,” you have to be at least a little curious. It’s noteworthy that both former President Barack Obama and current President Donald Trump have sounded the alarm. The…
There is Help for Parents of Drug AddictsDrug Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 5, 2018We can usually feel and even see the effects of drugs on the user. However, there’s a whole other group of people who also suffer the consequences of addiction. That group includes family members, co-workers, and friends. We often refer to what happens to these people as collateral damage. When things get too rough, family…
What Are the Most Dangerous Party Drugs?Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 28, 2018Party drugs are stimulant drugs that are usually consumed recreationally. Also known as club drugs, party drugs are often found at raves and concerts. They tend to be used as a way to increase energy and decrease tiredness at late-night parties. Take a look at the most dangerous party drugs and why they pose a…
Are Synthetic Cannabinoids Legal?Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 23, 2018The one class of drugs that confuse most people today, even those abusing them, is synthetic cannabinoids. These drugs came into the US in the mid-2000s and have skirted the laws ever since. Unfortunately, most of these drugs remain one step ahead of state and federal regulations. They come from China without a precise recipe,…
How Long Does It Take to Detox from Heroin?Detox, Drug AddictionBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 16, 2018Heroin addiction is one of the toughest to break. In the first place, heroin is a potent opioid made from morphine that rapidly enters the brain after injection or snorting. Thereupon, the drug creates a pleasurable “rush” people eventually can’t live without. Ultimately, heroin users’ bodies become reliant and keep needing larger amounts to feel…
Recognizing Signs of Employee Drug UseDrug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 6, 2018In the business world, the employee base is usually a company’s most important asset. When even a single employee is struggling with addiction, it can have a profound effect on how the organization functions. It should go without saying that nonfunctional assets will eventually cost a company money and time. For that reason alone, you…
Scary Jacksonville Drug Overdose StatisticsDrug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 2, 2018Jacksonville in Duval County seems to have it all. The city is a favorite destination for golf tourists and beach enthusiasts. Its seaport creates a large, stable economy. However, there’s a dark side which the Jacksonville drug overdose statistics clearly proves.How Bad is the Drug Problem?The news has reported a lot about drug statistics. There’ve…
Are There Laws Against Drugged DrivingDrug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 18, 2018For many people facing uncontrolled substance abuse and addiction in their own lives, things quickly grow very complicated. Your substance abuse causes major financial, health and legal problems. For most people who suffer alcohol addiction, a DUI seems inevitable. But are there laws against drugged driving and do many people experience those as part of…
Which Types of Non Opioid Painkillers Really Work?Drug Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 8, 2018Pain is a problem for millions of Americans. It comes in the form of chronic back pain, severe headaches, sports injuries, arthritis, and surgeries. In response, doctors prescribe millions of opioid painkillers every year despite the side effects and risk for addiction. For a healthy recovery, there are many types of non opioid painkillers that…
