Medications Used in DetoxDetox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug AddictionBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 26, 2019Leave a commentThe most difficult part of recovering from a substance abuse problem, addiction or alcoholism is detox. When you are physically addicted to drugs or alcohol, you experience painful, uncomfortable and potentially life-threatening withdrawal symptoms when you try to stop using. Drugs and alcohol cause different withdrawal symptoms but are serious enough to make it hard…
Preventing Heroin RelapseDetox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 1, 2019Leave a commentStreet heroin laced with dangerous additives like fentanyl has increased the number of overdoses. The risk of overdosing is magnified when you relapse because your tolerance diminishes during abstinence. Preventing heroin relapse is an important part of treatment during sober living in Jacksonville FL because nearly half of all people in recovery experience at least one relapse.…
Alcohol Detox Jacksonville FLAlcohol Addiction, Detox, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 27, 2019Leave a commentWhen you become addicted to alcohol, you can experience potentially life-threatening withdrawal symptoms. Alcohol residential treatment can help you safely withdrawal from alcohol without experiencing complications. More than 15 million American adults meet the criteria for an alcohol misuse disorder, making alcohol one of the most abused psychoactive substances in the United States. Alcohol is…
Binge Drinking in CollegeAlcohol Addiction, Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Holistic Treatment, Relapse PreventionBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 23, 2019Leave a commentBinge drinking in college, or binge drinking in general, is when you drink 5 or more servings of alcohol in under 2 hours. Since alcohol has ethanol, which is the active ingredient that leads to intoxication, consuming too much alcohol too quickly can cause alcohol poisoning. Too much ethanol can also cause liver damage and alcohol…
Most Abused Prescription DrugsDetox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 22, 2019Leave a commentAddiction is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States, impacting more than 10% of Americans annually. Prescription drug abuse is a large contributor to addiction, especially the opiate epidemic. Sometimes, prescription drugs serve as a gateway drug. For example, prescription drug abuse can cause you to experiment with illicit opiates, like heroin.…
Crystal Meth Vs MethDetox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 18, 2019Leave a commentAddiction also increases your chances of experiencing domestic violence, unemployment, and housing instability. Drugs like opiates and amphetamines are highly addictive, making it difficult to quit without help. Crystal meth and meth are two types of physically addicting illicit drugs that are widely abused in the United States. Whether you are addicted to crystal meth…
Social Drinker Vs AlcoholicAlcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Counseling, Detox, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 15, 2019Leave a commentDo you have a friend that says that are a social drinker and not an alcoholic? 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…
Is Addiction Genetic?Addiction, Detox, Drug Addiction, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 14, 2019Leave a commentWondering if addiction genetic is normal in this day and age. Genes are solely responsible for many outcomes like if you have cystic fibrosis, you have a gene mutation that gives you the disease. Addiction is a bit more complicated, and it involves genes that control the reward system and a person’s ability to understand…
Ativan Vs XanaxDetox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 12, 2019Leave a commentAtivan vs Xanax, what are they? They are prescription drugs that are used to treat psychiatric problems such as anxiety. They both fall under the drug category of benzodiazepines. Both drugs are highly addictive and were initially meant to be prescribed for short amounts of time. Why? Because people have often prescribed them for more…
What Is Harm Reduction?Detox, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 10, 2019Leave a commentOver the years there have been many failed and discarded policies when it comes to how to treat those who are suffering from addictions. In modern drug treatment, criminalization and enforcement have given way to the doctrine of harm reduction. An alternative to more punitive policies of the past, such as harm reduction. But what…
