Can Xanax Cause Seizures?Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryMay 8, 2022Xanax is a benzodiazepine which is commonly used to treat anxiety disorders and panic attacks. However, despite the many medical and therapeutic benefits that Xanax provides for those struggling with anxiety disorders, it is also highly abused. Even if you take Xanax as prescribed by your doctor, it can be both physically and psychologically addictive.…
Popping Pills: A Path to ProblemsDrug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription Drugs, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryMay 5, 2022In today’s world, it is normal to take multiple pills, tablets, and supplements a day. While some of these things might improve your health, it can also desensitize you to the dangers of abusing prescription drugs. Popping pills isn’t harmless, and it isn’t something you should do without medical supervision.Prescription drug abuse is particularly dangerous.…
What Does a Percocet High Feel Like?Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryApril 27, 2022Percocet 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…
What is a Benzo?Benzo Addiction Rehab, Drug Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryApril 1, 2022Do you or someone you love abuse benzodiazepine drugs, known as benzos? Do you wonder, what is a benzo, anyway? These powerful drugs, called benzos on the street, work well for many health issues. But for people using them outside of their doctor’s advice, benzos lead right into drug addiction.When you take a benzo as…
How to Get Help for Prescription Drug AddictionControlled Substances, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 5, 2022In a world where medication seems to be the answer for stress, pain, relaxation, and emotions, Prescription drug dependence is no surprise. Moreover, it happens to all types of people from all walks of life. No one is immune to the possibility of prescription drug abuse. The question becomes, what do you do if you…
The Differences of Adderall vs MethamphetamineDrug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 30, 2021If you’ve ever taken Adderall, you may have noticed the increased energy, sharper focus, better concentration, and sustained alertness. These are some of the major effects of the medication. It’s proven to be very effective in helping those in need focus and manages mental health conditions like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and other anxiety disorders. However,…
What are the Different Types of ADHD MedicationsAlcohol Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 27, 2021Young people and adults sometimes abuse stimulants, which are also used to treat ADHD. However, some college students use different types of ADHD medications to score higher on tests. On the other hand, some people use medication to gain more energy. Unfortunately, the misuse of medication can lead to addiction. When this occurs, substance abuse…
Oxycontin vs Oxycodone: What’s the Difference?Addiction, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryJune 24, 2021Opioid painkillers are extremely effective in helping individuals manage pain. However, because they are so potent, addiction is something individuals need to be aware of. Opiate-based drugs like heroin, Oxycontin, and other oxycodone-based painkillers can be dangerous for recreational drug use. Many people conflate oxycontin and oxycodone, but what is the difference between Oxycontin vs.…
Frightening Xanax Abuse StatisticsAddiction, Prescription Drugs, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryJune 18, 2021Xanax, otherwise known by its generic name alprazolam, treats moderate to severe anxiety, acute stress, and panic disorders. Belonging to medications known as benzodiazepines, Xanax is both the most prescribed and most abused benzo. Because of Xanax’s calming, pleasant high, many people abuse their prescriptions or buy the drug illegally on the street. These much…
Ativan vs. XanaxDetox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJune 15, 2021Ativan vs. Xanax, what are they? They are prescription drugs that are used to treat psychiatric problems such as anxiety. They both fall under the drug category of benzodiazepines. Both drugs are highly addictive and were initially meant to be prescribed for short amounts of time. Why? Because people have often prescribed them for more…
