What Are Cocaine Overdose Symptoms?Cocaine Addiction, Counseling, Detox, Drug AddictionBy Beaches RecoveryApril 3, 2023Cocaine is a potent drug the effects of which can be very taxing on an individual’s body. Like many illicit drugs, a cocaine overdose can be fatal. Therefore, the sooner you can identify an overdose and get the user help, then the better off they will be. If you recognize cocaine overdose symptoms, then you…
What Are the Stages of a Drug Addiction?Detox, Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 2, 2023A substance use disorder isn’t something you planned on developing. However, you can’t say that you didn’t see it coming either. There are stages of drug addiction. In retrospect, they’re quite clear.Do you want to learn more about drug and alcohol addiction? If so, call us today at 866.605.0532.Trying Something NewMany don’t realize that the…
The Benefits of An Outpatient Detox ProgramAddiction, Detox, substance abuseBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 7, 2023It’s a great day when an addicted individual makes the decision to seek treatment. Admitting that there is a problem and recognizing the damage caused to friends and family and well as oneself is the hardest, but most important, step. It’s an indication they know something is wrong and want to find a way to…
What Is Methadone and How Is It Used?Detox, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 3, 2022Methadone 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…
What’s The Difference Between Molly vs. Ecstasy?Controlled Substances, Detox, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 1, 2022Molly 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…
Being a Social Drinker Vs AlcoholicAlcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Counseling, Detox, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 24, 2022Do 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…
Is Rapid Detox Effective?Detox, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 1, 2022According 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 RecoveryJune 22, 2022Cocaine 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…
Is Rapid Opioid Detox Safe?Detox, Drug Addiction, Opioid Addiction Rehab CenterBy Beaches RecoveryJune 3, 2022To 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,…
What Are Spice Overdose Symptoms?Detox, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Rehabilitation, substance abuseBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 18, 2022Given 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…
