ADHD Awareness MonthDrug Addiction, dual diagnosis treatmentBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 1, 2018ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is the most common behavioral disorder for children today. But many children never gain a correct diagnosis. This means they continue through adulthood fighting their symptoms without the help they need. It also means ADHD Awareness Month can play a significant role in helping people recover from both ADHD symptoms…
Addiction and Amphetamine vs MethamphetamineDrug Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 21, 2018Addiction is a chronic disease of the brain. Symptoms include an inability to control reactions to cravings. In the amphetamine vs methamphetamine debate, the possibility of addiction is a significant factor. Here’s what you need to know.Amphetamine vs Methamphetamine–Differences and SimilaritiesSome prescription medications contain amphetamines. These chemicals boost your metabolism and can assist with weight…
How to Survive Drug Addiction and RelationshipsDrug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 17, 2018There is no denying the fact that drug addiction has a negative impact on a person’s physical and mental health. It can also wreak havoc on personal relationships. Drug addiction and relationships are an unhealthy mix. Explore some of the ways that drug addiction weakens relationships as well as how you can mend relationships with…
What is the Gray Death Drug?Detox, Drug AddictionBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 4, 2018When you are addicted to drugs, you often find yourself looking for a cheaper way to get a stronger high. However, these cheaper ways often come with even more dangerous effects. The gray death drug is an example. According to Drugabuse.gov, this drug is actually not just one substance, but a compound drug made up…
What are the Effects of Smoking Heroin?Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 30, 2018You know about injecting heroin, but did you know that it’s also possible to get high by smoking the drug? It’s a nervous system depressant that creates an initial feeling of euphoria. What are the effects of smoking heroin? More importantly, how can you stop when you realize that the habit’s slowly killing you?The Misconception…
What to Expect in Drug RehabDrug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 26, 2018When the time comes for an addict to seek help, many things might interfere with the decision to do so. Chief among these is fear of the unknown. The unknown, in this case, what to expect in drug rehab. We provide the following information with the hope it will make the unknown known, thus removing…
What are the Pros and Cons of ADHD Medication?Drug Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 17, 2018Perhaps you were diagnosed with ADHD as a child and prescribed medication. That is when you first began using it. At that point, you may not have questioned the pros and cons of ADHD medication. However, later on, you started using the drugs differently, to study for exams. You believed you could not get addicted.…
Will OxyContin Effects Make Me Sick?Drug Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 13, 2018OxyContin might have offered relief after an accident or injury. But with time, you began to get dependent on it. Relief changed to need, and you found yourself feeling as if you were losing control of when you needed it. This scenario is a familiar road for many who have traveled from prescription painkiller use…
What is Black Tar Heroin?Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 6, 2018When most people think of heroin, they picture the white powdered form of the drug. However, many of the men and women in the United States who abuse and are addicted to heroin use a type of the drug called black tar heroin. What is black tar heroin? Find out more about what it is,…
What are Benzos?Drug Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 4, 2018The pharmaceutical industry has packed drugstore shelves with drugs that provide a lot of benefits. Unfortunately, some of those drugs have become favorite targets for drugs abusers. One such class of prescription medications would be benzos or benzodiazepines. While these drugs are useful in the treatment of several medical conditions, they also have properties that…
