The 5 Most Important Things to Know About AddictionAddiction, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Infographic, Mental HealthBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 1, 2022Addiction has become an epidemic in the United States. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) of 2020, over 21 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder involving either alcohol or illicit drugs. Of those 21 million people, 14.5 million had an alcohol use disorder and 7.7…
Do 18-20-Year-Olds Use Drugs the Most? [Infographic]Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Information, Infographic, Sober Living, substance abuse, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 15, 2022Drug abuse is an issue across all age demographics, but there is no denying that it is 18-20-year-olds using drugs the most. Take a closer look at the drug abuse in this demographic and what that means for young adults today.18-20-Year-Olds Using Drugs the MostThe National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that 22.6 percent of…
Free Yourself from Triggers and Relapse [Infographic]Addiction, Infographic, Relapse, Relapse PreventionBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 20, 2021 What Triggers a Relapse?For those struggling with an addiction to alcohol or drugs, relapse is an end to a period of sobriety. Those who are sober for a full year have relapse rates lower than 50%, and those who are sober for a full five years see relapse rates of less than 15%. Although relapse…
What Are The 5 Most Addictive Substances in US? [Infographic]Addiction, Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Addiction>Drug Addiction, InfographicBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 15, 2020Addiction is an illness. Like any disease, addiction is complex. It has multiple aspects. For example, it is possible to be addicted to behaviors like exercise or even eating foods with a lot of sugar. These represent the mental or emotional aspects of addiction. Yet, when many of us consider addiction, we tend to mean…
Substance Abuse and Marriage TroubleCounseling, Drug Addiction, Family Therapy, InfographicBy Beaches RecoveryJune 7, 2020Unfortunately, substance abuse and marriage trouble are often found together. After all, substance abuse doesn’t just impact a single person: It also impacts the people they are closest to. Understanding the scope of substance abuse and its influence on others may help some couples find help and treatment before they feel the need for divorce.…
Substance Abuse in Men & Women [Infographic]Addiction, Infographic, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 25, 2020 Men are More Likely to Eventually Use Drugs When Given the Opportunity One study conducted by the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse found some interesting results regarding which gender is most likely to accept an opportunity to use drugs. According to the study, men were more likely to be given the opportunity to use…
What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome? [Infographic]Addiction, Detox, InfographicBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 6, 2020Post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) often occurs in individuals who have abused alcohol or other substances for a prolonged period of time and have discontinued. On the surface, this syndrome can appear similar to depression and may have a profound effect on an individual’s mood. More than the loss of happiness, individuals suffering from this withdrawal…
The Long-Term Effects of Alcohol: Why PHP is Right for You [Infographic]Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, InfographicBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 4, 2020Alcohol detox at a Florida center or at home is a difficult proposition, even under the best circumstances. In fact, nasty long-term effects of alcohol can linger long after use has been discontinued. That means successfully breaking free from alcohol addiction on your own can be nearly impossible to accomplish. Unfortunately, the long-term effects of…
Opioid Prescriptions After an Overdose [Infographic]Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, InfographicBy Beaches RecoveryJanuary 7, 2020A new study shows that 9 out of 10 patients who have suffered an overdose on prescription opioid painkillers have been given further opioid prescriptions after an overdose. 70% of these overdose cases, mostly from ignorance on the part of the physicians, have resulted in the same physician being responsible for prescribing before and after…
Consequences of Alcohol AbuseAddiction, Alcohol Addiction, Infographic, Recovery, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 11, 2019 Many people take alcohol abuse for granted. Since it’s a substance that’s sold at nearly every grocery store, liquor store, gas station, restaurant, and bar, people find it hard to believe that it can be an addictive and potentially dangerous substance. The reality is that it not only can become addictive, but the National Institute…
