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Women and Drug Abuse

Addiction, Drug Information, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

One of the biggest misconceptions about drug addiction is that it is more common among men than women. In reality, however, women are just as likely to struggle with addiction. Like any disease, addiction doesn’t discriminate based on sex or gender. While there are different reasons why people may be at risk of developing an…

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Levels of Care for Substance Abuse Treatment

Addiction, Drug Information, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Every individual who enters treatment for addiction does so with a unique set of circumstances. Using those circumstances as a guideline, it’s incumbent on the facility’s staff members to determine what levels of care for substance abuse treatment they should engage in. In some instances, the patient might have to interject and put forth their…

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Prescription Stimulants vs Depressants Addiction

Addiction, Controlled Substances, Drug Information, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction is a disease marked by an intense and persistent dependency upon a substance, usually drugs or alcohol. When individuals find themselves struggling with a substance use disorder, they need professional support to heal. Like any disease, individuals are unlikely to heal without the right treatment and may, in fact, develop other severe, negative health…

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Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug?

Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

In the United States, more and more states are starting to legalize the use of marijuana. This plant has medicinal properties for people with certain ailments, but people also ask, “Is marijuana a gateway drug?” It’s not an uncommon question and has been present in most discussions about the usefulness and dangers of marijuana. Almost…

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What Are Gateway Drugs?

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

You’ve probably heard the term gateway drug before. But what are gateway drugs? Are they really as dangerous as many people would have you think? Below, we will answer the question, “What are gateway drugs.” We’ll also explore how you can get professional help for an addiction to gateway drugs or any type of illicit…

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How Do I Find Out Is Weed Addictive?

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

One question many people ask, “Is weed addictive?” For many, there isn’t an easy, short answer. There’s a common argument that marijuana is a safe substance because it’s all-natural. Several states have now made it legal to some degree. Addiction involves continued action despite adverse consequences, and this is not only possible but common with…

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Is Hydrocodone Bad for You?

Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

When you’re being treated for chronic or severe pain, your doctor may consider adding hydrocodone to your treatment plan. While hydrocodone is not harmful in and of itself, its potential for abuse is something your doctor considers when prescribing it. In answering the question, “Is hydrocodone bad for you?” your doctor will likely consider your…

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What is Methamphetamine Made From?

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Methamphetamines are highly addictive stimulant drugs. The street version, called meth or crystal meth, is made illegally in unsanitary underground labs. Cooked by individuals who have no formal pharmaceutical training and little knowledge of keeping labs sanitary, the meth produced is extremely dangerous. This type of meth uses dangerous compounds that can injure or kill…