What is Lean Drink?Drug Information, Recovery, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 9, 2022The legal and illicit substances people use to experience a high are ever-changing. New combinations and more purified forms of drugs can be confusing to keep track of. One such combination of drugs is a drink called Lean. You may have heard the term and wondered, “What is lean drink?” Do you know someone who…
Why You Shouldn’t Use MDMA to Lose WeightAddiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 5, 2022MDMA or Methylenedioxymethamphetamine is more commonly known as Ecstasy. Primarily, Ecstasy is used as a party or recreational drug. Its effects almost instantly cause euphoria and overall heightened senses. Using MDMA to lose weight is another common practice.In fact, Ecstasy was originally developed as a weight loss aid. Today, even though it is mainly used…
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…
What are Gabapentin Addiction Symptoms?Drug Addiction, Drug Information, RelapseBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 26, 2022Addiction rates are reaching record levels in the United States, and opiate abuse have resulted in a public health emergency. Overdoses are the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, making addiction more dangerous than ever. Gabapentin, a common medication used to treat seizures and opiate withdrawal symptoms, is becoming more widely abused.…
Are THC Pills Dangerous?Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab Blog, Rehabilitation, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 10, 2022Throughout the country, states are struggling with the pros and cons related to the legalization of marijuana. While the medicinal benefits of pot seem harmless enough, it still contains THC. For people who don’t want to smoke medical marijuana, doctors prescribe THC in pill form. Also, they provide a more predictable dose than other methods…
Effects of a Whippet AddictionControlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 5, 2022Inhalant and whippet addiction can cause damaging consequences, including death. Whippets are one of the most popular inhalants. Nitrous oxide, which is a gas that is frequently used as an anesthesia medication in clinical settings, is also used in products like canned whipped cream. When inhaled in large amounts, whippets produce intense intoxication.Inhalants are a…
Mixing Adderall and AlcoholAlcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 3, 2022According to new research conducted by John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, emergency room visits due to Adderall abuse have spiked dramatically in young adults in the last several years. However, the study also found that prescriptions for the medication hadn’t increased. College-age adults are obtaining the medication from family or friends, which accounts…
Is Weed Legal in Florida?Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 1, 2022As legal marijuana use gains support in the US, it’s becoming complicated to understand the laws of each state. In some eighteen states at this time, recreational pot use is legal. It’s only medical marijuana that people can use legally in 37 states. In the remaining states, a number of local governments are currently considering…
What Is Spice?Drug Information, substance abuseBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 29, 2022The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) counted 20 spice deaths between 2011 and 2015. In early 2015, the number of spice-related calls to poison control centers increased 330%. What is spice and why is it so dangerous? There are a few things that you need to know.If you’re worried about being addicted to spice, call us…
