what is valium

What is Valium?

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Recovery, Rehabilitation, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Prescription drug abuse is a significant problem in the United States. While prescription medications like benzodiazepines and opiates provide important therapeutic benefits, many also carry the risk of abuse and addiction. Benzodiazepine-like Valium is used to treat anxiety related disorders and to minimize symptoms, like panic and anxiety attacks. But, what is Valium?Valium was one…

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Private Drug Rehab Centers in Northern Florida

Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Should you be considering private drug rehab centers in Northern Florida or public owned rehabs? What differences exist between these programs, and which best suits your needs? Are there other options for a drug rehab center in Florida according to the best fit for your lifestyle?Choosing Private Drug Rehab Centers in Northern FloridaPrivate drug rehab…

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What are Dissociative Drugs?

Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

What are dissociative drugs? Simply put, dissociative drugs are mind-altering substances that create hallucinogenic effects and can significantly distort your perception of reality. What makes them so prone to abuse is how widely available they are.Many over-the-counter medications, like cough syrup, are classified as dissociative drugs. Although cough syrup is legal to buy without a…

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Side Effects Of Weed: Panic Attacks And More

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, UncategorizedBy Beaches Recovery

Side Effects Of Weed: Panic Attacks And MoreIf you’ve smoked marijuana before, you may be familiar with the uncomfortable symptoms of a weed panic attack. A panic attack is different from typical anxiety symptoms, and a weed panic attack can occur during or after smoking weed. If you’re suffering from panic associated with marijuana use, it’s…

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Can Xanax Cause Seizures?

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

Xanax is a benzodiazepine which is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders and panic attacks. However, despite the many medical and therapeutic benefits that Xanax provides for those struggling with anxiety disorders, it is also highly abused. Even if you take Xanax as prescribed by your doctor, it can be both physically and psychologically addictive.…

a person popping pills leading to a path of problems

Popping Pills: A Path to Problems

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

In today’s world, it is normal to take multiple pills, tablets, and supplements a day. While some of these things might improve your health, it can also desensitize you to the dangers of abusing prescription drugs. Popping pills isn’t harmless, and it isn’t something you should do without medical supervision.Prescription drug abuse is particularly dangerous.…

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How Is Hiking Therapy Beneficial?

Addiction, Holistic Treatment, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction impacts many aspects of a person’s life, including physical health and well-being. With rehabs implementing new therapeutic approaches to recover, activities such as hiking and hiking therapy are now often offered to clients. But can hiking help with recovery? In short, yes, there are many physical benefits of hiking. Mental benefits of hiking are…

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How Alcoholism Can Affect Family

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Information, Family TherapyBy Beaches Recovery

If you or a loved one is struggling to control their drinking, you may be wondering what effects can alcoholism have on a family? As you can probably imagine, the effects can be devastating. Alcoholism, unfortunately, impacts not only addicted individuals but also their loved ones, family, and friends. The effects of alcoholism on family…