What is methadone?

What Is Methadone and How Is It Used?

Detox, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

Methadone has been around for decades. Its original use was to treat severe pain. However, in the last several decades, physicians have used it to treat people who are withdrawing from heroin or other narcotic drugs. What is methadone? It is a powerful opioid medication that has the ability to help those through the drug…

molly vs. ecstasy

What’s The Difference Between Molly vs. Ecstasy?

Controlled Substances, Detox, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

Molly and ecstasy are both party drugs common during raves and music festivals. MDMA was initially created as a potential treatment for depression because of its effectiveness in elevating mood. However, unintended consequences quickly occurred. It quickly became abused as a designer drug and was especially popular among people who attended raves and parties. Because…

people raising drinks together need to know the difference between a social drinker and alcoholic

Being a Social Drinker Vs Alcoholic

Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Counseling, Detox, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

Do you have friends that say they are social drinkers and not alcoholics? It is easy to confuse the two, especially when people are out drinking heavily. There is a fine line between being a social drinker and an alcoholic, what makes a social drinker vs alcoholic? And when should you look for alcoholism treatment?There…

man looking frustrated while going through rapid detox

Is Rapid Detox Effective?

Detox, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

According to a recent National Institute on Drug Abuse study, about 2.1 million Americans are addicted to prescription opioid pain relievers. Nearly half a million people take heroin. These numbers have grown since the study was conducted It is only a matter of time before someone addicted to drugs decides that he or she should…

How Long Does Cocaine Withdrawal Last?

Cocaine Addiction, Detox, Drug Addiction, WithdrawalBy Beaches Recovery

Cocaine is an illicit street drug. It’s has a reputation for being highly addictive. When folks with an addiction to any substance decide to stop using, their first concern usually goes toward withdrawal. The withdrawal symptoms from most drugs are physical, with some potential behavioral and psychological issues as well. Cocaine withdrawal’s characteristics are the…

a man sitting and thinking about is rapid opioid detox safe

Is Rapid Opioid Detox Safe?

Detox, Drug Addiction, Opioid Addiction Rehab CenterBy Beaches Recovery

To know the answer to “Is rapid opioid detox safe?” you first have to understand what rapid opioid detox entails. When you’re fighting addiction, it’s natural to want to reach recovery as quickly as possible. You want to be healthy and happy, and you know that drug and alcohol abuse are obstacles to that. However,…

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What Are Spice Overdose Symptoms?

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

Given recent reports splashed all over the national media, great concern is being expressed about the abuse of Spice or K2. The damage these synthetic cannabis products are causing is becoming a significant problem for our society. Some people are under the mistaken assumption that Spice is somehow safer than actual cannabis. This is actually…

woman sitting looking at wine

Alcohol and Anxiety Don’t Mix Well

Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Detox, Dual Diagnosis, Rehab Blog, Sober Living, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Life presents many anxious situations and circumstances. How we deal with them varies considerably. Sometimes, we seek to avoid dealing with the difficulties we face in our lives. As a result, anxiety and alcohol use (and abuse) often go hand in hand.People may self-medicate by drinking to calm anxious feelings (or shut them out entirely).…

male and woman talking

Strategies to Help With Harm Reduction

Detox, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Over the years, there have been many failed and discarded policies when it comes to how to treat those who are suffering from addictions. In the past, a more brutal, less caring approach was the rule rather than the exception. Addicted individuals tended to be viewed as criminals… and weak-minded criminals at that. Law enforcement…