Woman wondering, "Am I dating a drug addict?"

Am I Dating a Drug Addict?

Counseling, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

There is never a perfect relationship. Likewise, every relationship is different. What works for one couple may not work for the other. Some people can handle the struggles of mental health with their partners easier than others. Others may need help, especially when dating a drug addict. Drug addiction in a spouse or partner can…

Man asking how to get off Suboxone

How Long Does It Take To Get Off Suboxone?

Drug Information, Prescription Drugs, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

It can come as quite a shock when the medication for addiction becomes the source of a new addiction. This is common for patients who are using Suboxone. Addiction treatment healthcare professionals prescribe Suboxone to help patients with an addiction to opioids. When addiction to the Suboxone forms, people need to know how to get…

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What Is Glass Grade Meth?

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, MethBy Beaches Recovery

Learn the difference between glass vs. meth so you can answer the question, “What is glass?” Understanding the facts about how this substance impacts your body is an essential first step. When you’re ready, the supportive staff at Beaches Recovery has a meth addiction rehab center in Jacksonville, FL, that can help.What Is Glass?Methamphetamine has been…

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What Are Types of Amphetamines?

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription Drugs, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

As you may know, there are many types of amphetamines. All of these drugs raise your blood pressure and heart rate. They also all constrict blood vessels and increase your body temperature, initiating your natural “fight or flight” response. Worst of all, amphetamines cause tolerance, physical dependence, and addiction.Do you need to know more about…

What is lean drink?

What is Lean Drink?

Drug Information, Recovery, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

The 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…

MDMA to lose weight

Why You Shouldn’t Use MDMA to Lose Weight

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

MDMA 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?

What Is Methadone and How Is It Used?

Detox, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

Methadone 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…

Woman going through gabapentine addiction symptoms

What are Gabapentin Addiction Symptoms?

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, RelapseBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction 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.…

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Effects of a Whippet Addiction

Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

Inhalant 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…