Little Known Substance Abuse Statistics [Infographic]Drug Information, InfographicBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 15, 2017Substance Abuse StatisticsMany people know at least one person who has struggled with substance abuse. Despite this, it is an issue that doesn’t get enough attention and coverage. Highlighting substance abuse statistics can bring much-needed attention to this dreadful epidemic.Millions Struggle With Substance AbuseIn the United States alone, an estimated 23.5 million people are diagnosed…
Is Salvia Legal in Florida?Drug Information, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 17, 2017Answering the question, is salvia legal in Florida, may seem like an easy task. However, there is actually a bit of mystery surrounding this natural herb. Laws that prohibit this plant continue to change from state to state. This means that it’s often legal in one place but illegal somewhere else.Below is more information about…
Is Kratom Addictive?Drug Information, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 15, 2017Nearly any drug that you take, including legal ones, can be addictive. This means that the answer to the question, is kratom addictive, is yes. Kratom is fairly new to the United States, but it’s becoming popular since many claim that it’s undetectable and legal. Below is more information about kratom and why it’s so…
Beaches Recovery Talks Opioid Abuse on “First Coast Living”Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, News, Press Releases, Rehab Blog, Rehabilitation, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 26, 2016On Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, Marcus De Carvalho, M.D. and Dylan Smith of Beaches Recovery appeared on “First Coast Living”—an NBC-affiliated Jacksonville morning show—to discuss the local and national effect of opioid abuse.De Carvalho, who is the Medical Director of Beaches Recovery in Jacksonville, Florida, shared a staggering statistic.“The United States is 5% of the…
