What are Designer Drugs? Drug Information, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 26, 2018Leave a commentAs if narcotics and prescription medications aren’t dangerous enough, there’s always a flow of new drugs hitting the streets. Experts call many of these substances “designer” drugs. It’s gotten to the point where Americans are seldom shocked to hear about a new street drug that’s leaving victims in its path. So, what are designer drugs?…
Are There Laws Against Drugged Driving Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 18, 2018Leave a commentFor many people facing uncontrolled substance abuse and addiction in their own lives, things quickly grow very complicated. Your substance abuse causes major financial, health and legal problems. For most people who suffer alcohol addiction, a DUI seems inevitable. But are there laws against drugged driving and do many people experience those as part of…
Are Hallucinogens Addictive? Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 28, 2018Leave a commentDrug users have been using hallucinogens for decades. In the 1960s and 70s, LSD, PCP, and Peyote were particularly popular. Other hallucinogens include substances like DMT (N, N-Dimethyltryptamine), Psilocybin (mushrooms) and Ketamine (Special K). Users typically take these types of substances as a way to escape or detach from reality. As one might expect, the…
Answers to the Question Is Weed Legal in Florida? Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 16, 2018Leave a commentAs legal marijuana use gains support in the US, it’s becoming complicated to understand the laws of each state. In some 9 states at this writing, all pot use is legal. It’s only medical marijuana that people can use legally in 30 other states. In the remaining states, local governments are currently considering new marijuana…
Dangerous Molly Drug Effects Outlined Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 30, 2018Leave a commentWhen people use Molly, they will experience drug effects immediately. In most cases, one-time Molly use won’t have dangerous drug effects. Continuous use can lead to harmful, even lethal, Molly drug effects. If you or a loved one has used or is using Molly, you should learn the impact so you can be ready if…
Can You Survive a Ketamine High? Drug Information, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 21, 2018Leave a commentWhen people hear of a new drug, they typically have a lot of questions about it. While it’s not new to the market, ketamine is a drug that most people don’t know much about. They may even wonder if it’s possible to survive a ketamine high. It’s important to learn more about the drug itself.…
Is Marijuana Addictive? Drug Information, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 10, 2018Leave a commentFor decades now, experts have been debating the merits of marijuana use. Not surprisingly, the hot topic is whether or not “weed” is addictive. With many states now legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, asking the question, “Is Marijuana addictive?” is both timely and relative. Is Marijuana Addictive? As the debate rages on, it becomes…
Dangerous Long Term MDMA Abuse Drug Information, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJune 29, 2018Leave a commentMany people try MDMA, Molly or Ecstasy for its psychedelic effects. But they do not expect to engage in long term MDMA abuse. Unfortunately, MDMA changes your brain chemistry and structure, making you want the drug for daily living and to feel pleasure of any kind. Each use makes this need grow more and more,…
What is Purple Drank? Drug Information, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryJanuary 30, 2018Leave a commentNot a day goes by that some street chemist isn’t busy in their drug lab. They are trying to come up with the latest designer drug people can use to destroy their lives. In recent years, we have seen an epidemic created by the use of prescription drugs like Oxycontin. We have seen meth and…
What is MDMA? Drug Information, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryJanuary 28, 2018Leave a commentYou’ve probably heard more about MDMA than you realize because the drug goes by multiple names. Once called ecstasy among teens and young adults, MDMA is now called Molly on the streets. Despite the new name, MDMA is the same old drug it has been since the Victorian Era, over 100 years ago. So what…
