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…
What’s the Difference Between Adderall vs. Ritalin?Addiction, Controlled Substances, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 7, 2022Understanding 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…
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.…
Being a Social Drinker Vs AlcoholicAlcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Counseling, Detox, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 24, 2022Do 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…
What are the Signs of Being Dope Sick?Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 12, 2022When 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…
What are Dabs?Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug AddictionBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 7, 2022Dabs 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…
Effects of a Whippet AddictionControlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 5, 2022Inhalant 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…
