What to Know About the Heroin Addiction Recovery RatesAddiction, Drug Addiction, Heroin Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 7, 2022Heroin is one of the most potent and addictive illicit drugs available. Many people wonder about the heroin addiction recovery rate. This is especially true when you’re thinking about going to rehab. Can rehab help you beat heroin addiction? Understanding heroin recovery and relapse rates help you gain a clear picture of your future in…
Is it Safe to Use Suboxone Strips on the Black Market?Drug Addiction, Opioid Addiction Rehab Center, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 5, 2022Although opioid addiction treatment is available across the country, many people who want help don’t have access to it. Some of them, for instance, spend months in prison for addiction-related crimes and use drugs as soon as they leave. The reason is that they never get the help that they need to maintain sober lifestyles.…
The 5 Most Important Things to Know About AddictionAddiction, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Infographic, Mental HealthBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 1, 2022Addiction has become an epidemic in the United States. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) of 2020, over 21 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder involving either alcohol or illicit drugs. Of those 21 million people, 14.5 million had an alcohol use disorder and 7.7…
Common Signs of Crack Addiction BehaviorAddiction, Cocaine Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 21, 2022Crack is a highly addictive form of cocaine. Adding in extra ingredients and letting the substance crystallize, crack makers can create an illegal substance that causes sudden and severe addiction causing individuals to behave in ways they would not normally. When addiction sets in, the typical crack addiction behavior becomes erratic, impulsive, and dangerous. The…
What is Meth Mouth?Addiction, Drug Addiction, Meth, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 14, 2022It’s no secret that illicit drug users face a broad array of side effects. Many of these side effects are physical health issues and are difficult to hide. Individuals struggling with a substance use disorder are aware of the stigma of such signs of their drug or alcohol abuse. Sallow skin, dark circles under the…
How Do You Know if You’re Using Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine?Addiction>Drug Addiction, Cocaine Addiction, Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 7, 2022Millions of Americans abuse drugs every year. However, a growing trend by illicit drug dealers is to augment the drugs they sell by mixing fentanyl into them. If you or someone you care about has used cocaine or become addicted to it, you may know about the risk of fentanyl cut into the drug. This…
What Are Types of Amphetamines?Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription Drugs, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 1, 2022As you may know, there are many types of amphetamines. All of these drugs raise your blood pressure and heart rate. They also all constrict blood vessels and increase your body temperature, initiating your natural “fight or flight” response. Worst of all, amphetamines cause tolerance, physical dependence, and addiction.Do you need to know more about…
Why You Shouldn’t Use MDMA to Lose WeightAddiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 5, 2022MDMA or Methylenedioxymethamphetamine is more commonly known as Ecstasy. Primarily, Ecstasy is used as a party or recreational drug. Its effects almost instantly cause euphoria and overall heightened senses. Using MDMA to lose weight is another common practice.In fact, Ecstasy was originally developed as a weight loss aid. Today, even though it is mainly used…
What Is Methadone and How Is It Used?Detox, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 3, 2022Methadone has been around for decades. Its original use was to treat severe pain. However, in the last several decades, physicians have used it to treat people who are withdrawing from heroin or other narcotic drugs. What is methadone? It is a powerful opioid medication that has the ability to help those through the drug…
What are Gabapentin Addiction Symptoms?Drug Addiction, Drug Information, RelapseBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 26, 2022Addiction rates are reaching record levels in the United States, and opiate abuse have resulted in a public health emergency. Overdoses are the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, making addiction more dangerous than ever. Gabapentin, a common medication used to treat seizures and opiate withdrawal symptoms, is becoming more widely abused.…
