Man thinking about types of amphetamines

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…

Signs that someone has been mixing adderall and alcohol

Mixing Adderall and Alcohol

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

According 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

Is Weed Legal in Florida?

Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

As 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…

man with spice drug addiction

What Is Spice?

Drug Information, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

The 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…

sad man with cocaine addiction

What Is Cocaine?

Cocaine Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

If you have a loved one who has been struggling with cocaine addiction, you may have the question, “What is cocaine?” And if this is the case, you’re not alone.Many individuals find themselves in a situation where a loved one is struggling with a cocaine addiction, but they are unsure what exactly this drug is…