how addictive is cocaine

How Addictive is Cocaine?

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Drugs and alcohol impact countless Americans each year. More than 40 million Americans ages 12 and older meet the criteria for a substance abuse disorder each year, making it one of the most common mental health disorders in the country. Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of accidental death, which was a major reason…

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What Is Smart Recovery?

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

If you have ever been in a drug or alcohol recovery program, you will likely have heard of AA (alcoholics anonymous) or NA (narcotics anonymous), but you may have never heard of SMART Recovery. What is SMART Recovery? SMART is an acronym that stands for self-management and recovery training. It is a peer-supported technique that…

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Is Addiction Genetic?

Addiction, Detox, Drug Addiction, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Wondering if addiction genetic is normal in this day and age. Genes are solely responsible for many outcomes like if you have cystic fibrosis, you have a gene mutation that gives you the disease. Addiction is a bit more complicated, and it involves genes that control the reward system and a person’s ability to understand…

some of the most addictive drugs

Most Addictive Drugs

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Recovery, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Have you ever wondered what the most addictive drugs are? What classifies drugs as being the most addictive? It comes down to the amount that the drug activates the brains dopamine or reward system. When it comes to addiction, the drug plays a significant role, and the patient’s susceptibility to becoming addicted also plays a…

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What Is Rehab Like?

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

If you have never attended rehab before you may understandably worry about what it is like. It’s difficult enough to recover from drug and alcohol abuse as a young person, and adding an unfamiliar environment to the mix can sometimes be a cause for anxiety. With this in mind, today we are taking the opportunity…

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Tramadol Addiction Symptoms

Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Not all addictions are to illegal drugs. In the case of tramadol addiction, someone is more likely to get it over the pharmacists counter. However, this is one of the tougher addictions to treat that we have seen here at Beaches Recovery.  The toughest part is convincing someone that they have a problem in the…

Why do teens drink?

Why Do Teens Drink?

Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

There isn’t enough conversation around teenage drinking and the serious effect that it can have. Parents often don’t know how to engage with their children over the realities around alcohol use. This can lead to a form of silent assent where both parties are happy to not discuss it until the problem grows out of…

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Quitting Heroin Cold Turkey

Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

If you are suffering from an addiction to heroin you may have asked yourself this question: can I quit heroin cold turkey? There may even be people in your life who have encouraged this course of action, but you should think twice. There are many reasons why it is a terrible idea to quit heroin…

woman reaching for pills suffers from anxiety and addiction

Anxiety and Addiction

Addiction, Mental Health, Relapse Prevention, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Nearly half of all people dealing with a substance abuse problem also have a mental health disorder. Since both mental health and substance abuse disorders impact your brain chemistry, specifically how much neurotransmitters your brain releases, having co-occurring disorders can make recovery more difficult. Anxiety and addiction impact several million Americans each year. Treatment from…

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AA Meetings

Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Counseling, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

AA meetings are an integral part of many people’s recovery process. While there is no one right way for any person to recover, the 12 steps of AA can be a great source of support, networking, and a way to find great new sober friends. There are AA meetings all over the world and online that can…