A woman wondering, "What does a Percocet high feel like?"

What Does a Percocet High Feel Like?

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

What is a Percocet? It’s a prescription medication that contains the narcotic pain reliever oxycodone and the non-narcotic pain reliever acetaminophen. Normally, doctors use this drug for moderate or severe pain. It’s a Schedule II controlled substance, meaning it has a high potential for abuse and overusing Percocet will lead to addiction. But what does…

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How To Support a Veteran Overcoming Prescription Pill Abuse

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, VeteransBy Beaches Recovery

Prescription drug abuse among veterans has become a growing concern, with many struggling to overcome their addiction. These veterans may have initially been prescribed medication to cope with a physical or emotional injury sustained during their service, but their use of prescription pills has spiraled out of control. It’s difficult to see your loved one…

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…

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…

Adderall vs. Ritalin

What’s the Difference Between Adderall vs. Ritalin?

Addiction, Controlled Substances, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

Understanding the difference between similar prescriptions drugs can be a challenge. It becomes even more daunting but necessary to understand how or why certain prescription drugs may be abused, misused, or cause dependency. Adderall and Ritalin are both critical prescription medications. Doctors prescribe both of these medications to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in…

woman laying in bed after taking benzo

What Is a Benzo?

Benzo Addiction Rehab, Drug Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

Do 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…

a person taking pills wondering "can xanax cause seizures"

Can Xanax Cause Seizures?

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

Xanax 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.…

a person popping pills leading to a path of problems

Popping Pills: A Path to Problems

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

In 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.…

woman considers the difference between adderall and meth

The Differences of Adderall vs Methamphetamine

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

If 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,…