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

Getting high on percs can feel relaxing, warm, euphoric, and sleepy. Those effects come mainly from oxycodone, the opioid in Percocet; the medication also contains acetaminophen.1 Percocet is a Schedule II prescription drug used for pain severe enough to require an opioid when other options aren’t enough. The same effects that some people describe as…

A woman thinking about the effects of fentanyl

Effects of Fentanyl Use on the Body

Drug Information, Fentanyl, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is significantly more potent than morphine. While it is sometimes prescribed for severe pain management, its misuse can cause severe and lasting harm. The effects of fentanyl on the body can be devastating, impacting multiple organ systems and overall health. Recognizing these effects is critical for understanding the need…

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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…

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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.…