It’s Easy to Define Substance AbuseDrug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryJanuary 11, 2018How Can You Define Substance Abuse?You may think you know how to define substance abuse, but do you really? Many people assume that someone who is struggling with substance abuse problem will be a mess. They may assume these are the people who are homeless or abusive to their families.In fact, this isn’t necessarily what…
I Can’t Seem to Overcome AddictionDrug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryJanuary 9, 2018Trying to overcome addiction on your own often doesn’t work because addiction is such a powerful disease. If you’re like many people, you’ve tried to beat your addiction multiple times but haven’t had any luck. Trying to deal with your addiction on your own leads to relapse and feelings of hopelessness. It’s important to realize…
Alarming Opiate Abuse StatisticsDrug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryJanuary 2, 2018Heroin and opiate addiction cost Americans more than $484 billion each year, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). This is just one of many alarming opiate abuse statistics reflecting the truth of today’s drug epidemic. By reviewing these statistics, you gain an understanding of the magnitude of the opiate abuse problem.Alarming Opiate…
What Do Opioid Addiction Statistics Mean?Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 26, 2017As US President Donald Trump declares a national emergency related to the current opioid epidemic, let’s take a look at what the numbers have been telling us. Based on recently reported opioid addiction statistics, the country is indeed in the middle of a crisis. This issue didn’t just appear overnight, however, leaving us all to…
What Are the Signs of Valium Abuse?Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 24, 2017Given its properties as excellent anti-anxiety and antidepressant medication, Valium has long been a favorite drug with patients and doctors. It is a benzodiazepine. It acts to slow down brain activity. Unfortunately, users have a history of abusing this drug, as the effects are calming and who doesn’t want that? Further, given the drug’s reputation…
Severe Consequences of Drug AbuseDrug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 20, 2017The disease of addiction causes numerous consequences. There are many different types of addiction. Each type poses its own risks and threats. But in general, there are some common physical, health, and social consequences of drug abuse.Physical Health Consequences of Drug AbuseProlonged substance abuse can cause severe organ damage. This includes damage to the heart,…
Serious Signs of Alcohol WithdrawalAlcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 19, 2017Alcohol withdrawal can be described as the mental and physical symptoms you experience when you stop after drinking alcohol heavily over a long period of time. Some alcohol withdrawal symptoms are mild while others can be quite serious. If you are only an occasional drinker, you may not experience signs of alcohol withdrawal if you…
Is Alcoholism a Disease?Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 13, 2017Is Alcoholism a Disease?You may have heard this before. This definition goes all the way back to the 1940s when an influential article was released by a German university.The article depicted a series of recognizable steps that those struggling with alcohol addiction went through. The series of steps were predictable and always the same, no…
How Does Stimulant Abuse Affect People?Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 6, 2017Like any drug, stimulant abuse can cause short-term and long-term effects on the human body. Many people start using stimulants in recreational settings. Before long, they develop a tolerance. They have to use more stimulants to achieve the same effect. Over time, this can lead to emotional, mental and physical health consequences.The Short-Term Effects of…
The Drug Cocaine Did Not Disappear with the 80sDrug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 24, 2017Baby boomers will certainly remember the onset of the disco era in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It was a time when America was in transition and liberal values were taking over the country. It’s also the time frame when cocaine became America’s drug of choice. As the new drug flowed free in dance…
