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Oxycontin vs Oxycodone: What’s the Difference?

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Opioid 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.…

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Frightening Xanax Abuse Statistics

Addiction, Prescription Drugs, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Xanax, 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…

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Ativan vs. Xanax

Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Ativan 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…

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What are Fake Xanax Bars?

Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

Xanax is a prescription sedative that contains alprazolam. It’s a benzodiazepine that treats anxiety and panic disorders. However, like many medications, they can be abused or misused. For those who don’t require a prescription for Xanax, abusing the drug creates a calming high. Like any drug, repeated use leads to a substance use disorder or…

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Oxycodone vs Hydrocodone

Prescription Drugs, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

When it comes to managing pain, people have a lot of drug choices. Two of the most popular pain medications that doctors prescribe are oxycodone and hydrocodone. However, how do these two drugs compare to each other? It may be important for people to know the differences between oxycodone vs. hydrocodone. It’s important to understand…

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The Reality of the Opioid Epidemic

Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

The opioid epidemic in the United States is far worse than most people realize, resulting in many overdoses. Recently statistics have shown more and more people are dying from overdoses from prescription opioids every year. With over 10,000 people dying from these medications and even more surviving overdoses, it’s become a crisis. The Surgeon General…

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Is Adderall Addictive?

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

There are numerous medications people can take to address their physical health and mental health issues. However, some of these medications can be misused and abused, leading to a substance use disorder or addiction. One such drug is Adderall. This medication is used to increase focus and is a combination of the drugs amphetamine and…

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Definition of a Gateway Drug

Addiction, Controlled Substances, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

If you or a loved one is experimenting with drugs or is struggling with addiction, you may have heard the term ‘gateway drugs.’ Finding the definition of gateway drugs can help you understand how they are connected to addiction. A gateway drug is a substance that, while not necessarily addictive or illegal, has a high…

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Xanax Side Effects

Addiction, Controlled Substances, Drug Information, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

Xanax is a prescription medication that is most commonly used to treat anxiety-related disorders. Xanax is also one of the most prescribed medications in the United States. Although Xanax effectively treats symptoms related to generalized anxiety disorders and panic disorders, it is prone to abuse. Xanax addiction has become more prevalent, caused by Xanax’s widespread…