Man thinking about types of amphetamines

What Are Types of Amphetamines?

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription Drugs, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

As 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…

Adderall vs. Ritalin

What’s the Difference Between Adderall vs. Ritalin?

Addiction, Controlled Substances, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

Understanding the difference between similar prescriptions drugs can be a challenge. It becomes even more daunting but necessary to understand how or why certain prescription drugs may be abused, misused, or cause dependency. Adderall and Ritalin are both critical prescription medications. Doctors prescribe both of these medications to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in…

MDMA to lose weight

Why You Shouldn’t Use MDMA to Lose Weight

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

MDMA 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?

What Is Methadone and How Is It Used?

Detox, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

Methadone 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…

Woman going through gabapentine addiction symptoms

What are Gabapentin Addiction Symptoms?

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, RelapseBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction 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.…

people raising drinks together need to know the difference between a social drinker and alcoholic

Being a Social Drinker Vs Alcoholic

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

Do you have friends that say they are social drinkers and not alcoholics? It is easy to confuse the two, especially when people are out drinking heavily. There is a fine line between being a social drinker and an alcoholic, what makes a social drinker vs alcoholic? And when should you look for alcoholism treatment?There…

woman holding forehead getting dope sick

What are the Signs of Being Dope Sick?

Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

When dealing with substance addiction, it’s important to learn the terminology. It’s not uncommon for people to refer to certain drugs or conditions in some different ways. For instance, marijuana goes by several different street names—weed, pot, bud and Mary Jane. Dope sick is a term that has been around for years. People may not…

a man with a small container showing what are dabs

What are Dabs?

Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug AddictionBy Beaches Recovery

Dabs are a type of marijuana concentrate. Addicts use them because they can offer a more potent high than smoking marijuana. However, some people suffer adverse effects from smoking dabs.How popular are dabs? According to a recent study, about 7% of Americans have tried dabbing. Of those who have tried it, about half say they…

Crushed tanks on the ground are effects of a whippet addiction

Effects of a Whippet Addiction

Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

Inhalant and whippet addiction can cause damaging consequences, including death. Whippets are one of the most popular inhalants. Nitrous oxide, which is a gas that is frequently used as an anesthesia medication in clinical settings, is also used in products like canned whipped cream. When inhaled in large amounts, whippets produce intense intoxication.Inhalants are a…

Signs that someone has been mixing adderall and alcohol

Mixing Adderall and Alcohol

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

According to new research conducted by John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, emergency room visits due to Adderall abuse have spiked dramatically in young adults in the last several years. However, the study also found that prescriptions for the medication hadn’t increased. College-age adults are obtaining the medication from family or friends, which accounts…