drug detox benefits

What are the Drug Detox Benefits?

Addiction, DetoxBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction is a scary disease. There’s nothing worse than feeling helpless. That’s how most addicts feel when they realize they have a problem. By the time they begin wanting help, their heads fill up with doubt and anxiety about getting treatment. The reality is addiction rehab treatment is scary but necessary. The toughest part might be…

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Drug Rehab and Treatment for Anxiety Disorder

Drug Addiction, Dual DiagnosisBy Beaches Recovery

Your search for the right addiction recovery center can be tricky. If you’re struggling with anxiety and substance abuse problems, that search can be even more challenging. There are recovery centers that offer treatment for anxiety disorder. If you’re struggling with substance abuse and anxiety, you need to find a treatment center that will help…

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Do I Need to go Through Withdrawal from Tramadol?

Detox, Drug AddictionBy Beaches Recovery

Tramadol is a painkiller with an opioid as the active ingredient. Doctors prescribe this medication to treat moderate to severe pain. The drug also has a high probability of abuse. If you have questions about withdrawal from Tramadol, it’s fair to suspect you might have an addiction. Opioids are insidious substances. For all the good…

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3 Most Common Teen Drug Addictions

Drug Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

The reasons for teen drug addictions tend to be as varied as the reasons behind adult addiction. Some teens take drugs or drink alcohol to fit in with a particular social group, while others use them to feel good or to escape underlying mental health problems. Still, others use substances to improve their performance in…

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How to Deal with an Alcoholic or Drug Addict

Alcohol Addiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

It’s difficult to watch someone you love succumb under the weight of a drinking problem. A lot of people find themselves just sitting by, watching it happen. For sure, that’s not how to deal with an alcoholic. There are far better and more productive ways to be of service to our loved ones. Given the…

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I’m Worried About An Oxycontin Overdose

Drug Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

Oxycontin is a commonly prescribed pain reliever that’s supposed to help with moderate to extreme pain. Just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s safe, though. If someone experiences an Oxycontin overdose, he or she can die. Knowing the signs of an overdose, as well as Oxycontin addiction and abuse, can help keep you or your…

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Epidemic Prescription Addiction Affects All of Us

Drug Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

America is facing yet another drug abuse epidemic. In the past, the country had to deal with problems like Ecstasy, heroin and cocaine abuse. Today, the issue hits a little closer to home. We are talking about prescription addiction and medication abuse. Why is this close to home? These are not illicit drugs. These are…

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What is Substance Abuse?

Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

One of the first things you might ask when confronting a loved one about their drug or alcohol habits, is what is substance abuse? Substance abuse refers to the misuse or heavy use of an addictive, and ultimately harmful, substance. Examples of such substances include opiates, alcohol, meth, cocaine, and marijuana.What is Substance Abuse and…

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The Early Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism

Alcohol Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

How many times do we hear people say they could have helped an alcoholic if only they had seen some signs and symptoms of alcoholism? True enough. It’s not always easy to detect when someone is drinking too much. It usually starts with some form of social drinking. No one thinks much of it because…

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How We Should Be Preventing Addiction

Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

What would your present-day self tell your younger self? If you’re struggling with chemical dependency, you might warn yourself. But how early can preventing addiction begin? More importantly, what do you do when you’re already dealing with it in your life?Preventing Addiction Starts before the Preteen YearsGovernment officials track the ages of drug users they…