How Much Purple Drank Will Kill You?Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 27, 2017Starting in the 1990s, twenty-somethings devised a new way to get high and create health issues in the process. This special party concoction has mind-altering effects to go along with some other desirable side effects. Unfortunately, this same man-made concoction has some very destructive properties that include being highly addictive and prone to overdose. With…
What Valium Does to the BrainDrug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 21, 2017Over the years, Valium has been a favorite prescription drug for people who need relief from anxiety. For all the good feelings it promotes, Valium also comes with a lot of negative side effects. Before you can fully understand how Valium works and how addiction begins, it would be useful to learn about what Valium…
What Cocaine Addiction is LikeDrug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 19, 2017To truly understand the depths of a cocaine addiction, one must live through it. It’s hard to describe what cocaine addiction is like, but it’s worth a shot in the hope that someone will read it and be able to identify with the issue. If that ultimately leads them to get treatment for their addiction,…
What to Do About Roxanol Abuse or AddictionDrug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 18, 2017Opiates come in a lot of forms, under a lot of brand names. Most people are familiar with names like morphine, codeine, Oxycontin, Percocet, and Valium. One name not familiar to a lot of people is Roxanol. The fact that doctors prescribe this drug for patients who are dealing with severe pain issues give it…
This is How to Stop Drug AbuseDrug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 14, 2017Drug abuse has been a serious problem for decades now, and it doesn’t seem to be getting any better. All over the world, addicts are forcing society to deal with horrible issues created by their addictions to alcohol, prescription drugs, and street substances. The challenge for each and every one of us is to figure…
What Does an MDMA Overdose Look Like?Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 1, 2017By now, very few people don’t know what the drug MDMA or Ecstasy is all about. For years, people have recognized it as one of the party scene’s most popular drugs. Party or not, the drug has been problematic for the people who use it and also to the people they encounter. It might help…
What is Flakka?Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 31, 2017News reports of Flakka zombies are terrifying parents. Club cooks have begun making up this synthetic drug for customers clamoring for stimulants. What is Flakka? More importantly, what should you do if you notice your grown child or a loved one using it?The Perfect Storm?Imagine a drug that looks a little like white aquarium gravel.…
Statistics About Drug Abuse in AmericaDrug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 29, 2017Drug abuse in America has largely been increasing, especially in the categories of illicit drugs and marijuana. Just over nine percent of Americans over the age of 12 had used illicit drugs in 2013. That number rose from eight percent in 2002. A graph of past-month drug use in 2013 showed nearly 25 million Americans…
Problems With Taking Alcohol And IbuprofenAlcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 25, 2017Mixing many drugs with alcohol can be dangerous. Ibuprofen is no exception. Although ibuprofen is available over the counter as Midol, Advil, and other painkillers, it’s still dangerous to mix with alcohol. Some of the dangers of mixing alcohol and ibuprofen can even be life threatening.Why You Shouldn’t Mix Alcohol And IbuprofenAlcohol interacts with drugs…
People Want to Know, Is Alcohol A Drug?Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 21, 2017Many people around the United States drink alcohol. Since it’s so common, people may not think about whether or not alcohol is considered a drug. Others who see the damage regular and abusive alcohol consumption can do, though, may ask, “Is alcohol a drug?” The truth is, yes, alcohol is considered to be a drug…
