Does Addiction Education Really Help Teens?Addiction, Drug Information, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 7, 2019As the country collectively deals with an opiate abuse epidemic, the attention falls on the nation’s youth. These are the most vulnerable people among us when evil comes a-calling. For decades, experts and the government have debated the best path for protecting teens from the power of drugs and alcohol. No matter what options people…
What Are Heroin Street Names I Should Know?Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 1, 2019The illicit drug culture is a world unto itself. The residents of that world live in turmoil, constantly dealing with pain, sadness, and desperation. As part of the culture, people have their own rules and language. For decades now, heroin has been a favorite drug among the people we consider to be hard-core drugs users.…
How to Recognize GHB Drug EffectsDrug Information, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJanuary 21, 2019Many people experience GHB drug effects without realizing they used the Schedule I drug. Others purposefully abuse this substance commonly called a “date rape drug,” too. Although its natural form is an important brain chemical, manufactured GHB is both addictive and highly dangerous.According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), GHB has no medicinal uses. It…
Florida Drug Addiction Statistics [Infographic]Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 14, 2018Florida is home to amusement parks, incredible weather, and gorgeous beaches. However, it’s not all paradise in the Sunshine State. Drug addiction is a big concern, and taking a closer look at Florida drug addiction statistics can reveal why.Opioid Overdose Fatalities in FloridaIn 2016 alone, there were more than 2,700 overdose deaths attributed to opioid…
Are Synthetic Cannabinoids Legal?Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 23, 2018The one class of drugs that confuse most people today, even those abusing them, is synthetic cannabinoids. These drugs came into the US in the mid-2000s and have skirted the laws ever since. Unfortunately, most of these drugs remain one step ahead of state and federal regulations. They come from China without a precise recipe,…
What are Designer Drugs?Drug Information, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 26, 2018As 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?What…
Are There Laws Against Drugged DrivingDrug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 18, 2018For 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, 2018Drug 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…
Is Marijuana Addictive?Drug Information, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 10, 2018For 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 clear there’s…
Dangerous Long Term MDMA AbuseDrug Information, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJune 29, 2018Many 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, also…
