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Teen Drug Abuse Statistics are Scary

Addiction, Rehab Blog, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

Are You a Teen or Young Adult Who Abuses Drugs or Alcohol?Underage drinking has long been considered a “normal” and expected activity. When it comes to teen drug abuse statistics, a great majority of people mistakenly believe alcohol to be less dangerous than other illicit drugs. What these people do not realize, however, is that…

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Millennials and Alcoholism [Infographic]

Alcohol Addiction, InfographicBy Beaches Recovery

Millennials can be defined as those born between 1982 and 2002. These young adults are coming into maturity now, and many are beginning to establish themselves in new careers or are starting families. The issue of millennials and alcohol is a concern, just as it has been for generations in the past. Examining the state…

history of drug abuse

History of Drug Abuse [Infographic]

Addiction, InfographicBy Beaches Recovery

For thousands of years, humans have sought out pleasure. Unfortunately, some of those pleasures, both in the past and today, can bring about harmful side effects and the potential for dangerous addiction. Exploring the extensive history of drug addiction and abuse can reveal that while this isn’t a new phenomenon, it’s still an epidemic that…

Dylan Smith and Dr. Marcus De Carvalho from Beaches Recovery

Beaches Recovery Talks Opioid Abuse on “First Coast Living”

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, News, Press Releases, Rehab Blog, Rehabilitation, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

On Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, Marcus De Carvalho, M.D. and Dylan Smith of Beaches Recovery appeared on “First Coast Living”—an NBC-affiliated Jacksonville morning show—to discuss the local and national effect of opioid abuse.De Carvalho, who is the Medical Director of Beaches Recovery in Jacksonville, Florida, shared a staggering statistic.“The United States is 5% of the…

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How to Get Help for Alcohol Addiction

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Detox, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Don’t Surrender to the Disease – Get Help For an Alcohol AddictionMany people chase the idea that they can drink like everyone else to the point where they have a psychotic episode or die. Although you may be able to exhibit self-control in every other aspect of your life, you have to understand that alcoholism…

Brand New Beaches Recovery Website is Now Live!

Brand New Beaches Recovery Website is Now Live!

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Begin Your Journey with Beaches Recovery in Jacksonville, Florida (FL)The brand new Beaches Recovery website is live! Our team has put together an amazing, easy to use site that explains our wonderful treatment programs, introduces our experienced and compassionate staff, and features detailed information on insurance, treatment options and methods, and more! Beaches Recovery is…