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…

sad man sitting on couch suffering from khat addiction

What Is Khat?

Addiction, Drug Information, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Have you ever heard of someone chewing khat and wondered, what is khat. Don’t worry, a large majority people in the United States don’t know what this herb is. Khat is a drug that is made out of the leaves of the catha edulis, which is found in eastern Africa. These leaves contain the stimulants…

woman struggling and sitting on couch with ketamine high

Can You Survive a Ketamine High?

Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

When people hear of a new drug, they typically have a lot of questions about it. While it’s not new to the market, ketamine is a drug that most people don’t know much about. They may even wonder if it’s possible to survive a ketamine high. It’s important to learn more about the drug itself.Do…

woman in front of laptop with percocet high

What Does a Percocet High Feel Like?

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

Percocet is a prescription medication that contains the narcotic pain reliever oxycodone and the non-narcotic pain reliever acetaminophen. It is used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Some individuals, however, use it for the Percocet high. Normally, doctors use this drug for moderate or severe pain.Percocet is a Schedule II controlled substance, meaning it has…

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Is There a Difference Between Suboxone vs Methadone?

Controlled Substances, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

Do you know the difference between Suboxone vs. Methadone? Both drugs are pharmaceuticals that aim to treat opiate addictions. Primarily, these drugs can help individuals stop abusing harder drugs like OxyContin and heroin. In fact, many people confuse Suboxone vs. Methadone because they are both a part of opiate replacement therapy.If you’d like to know…

what is valium

What is Valium?

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Recovery, Rehabilitation, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Prescription drug abuse is a significant problem in the United States. While prescription medications like benzodiazepines and opiates provide important therapeutic benefits, many also carry the risk of abuse and addiction. Benzodiazepine-like Valium is used to treat anxiety related disorders and to minimize symptoms, like panic and anxiety attacks. But, what is Valium?Valium was one…

person holding pills wondering what are dissociative drugs

What are Dissociative Drugs?

Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

What are dissociative drugs? Simply put, dissociative drugs are mind-altering substances that create hallucinogenic effects and can significantly distort your perception of reality. What makes them so prone to abuse is how widely available they are.Many over-the-counter medications, like cough syrup, are classified as dissociative drugs. Although cough syrup is legal to buy without a…

magic mushrooms

What Are Magic Mushrooms?

Drug Information, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

If you’re wondering, “what are magic mushrooms,” it’s likely that you or someone you love are experimenting with drug use. Magic mushrooms are a hallucinogenic substance that many users see as a welcome break from reality. Magic mushrooms have been used for religious rituals for decades. While legal in some parts of the world, mushroom…