Most Addictive DrugsDrug Addiction, Drug Information, Recovery, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 13, 2019Leave a commentHave you ever wondered what the most addictive drugs are? What classifies drugs as being the most addictive? It comes down to the amount that the drug activates the brains dopamine or reward system. When it comes to addiction, the drug plays a significant role, and the patient’s susceptibility to becoming addicted also plays a…
Ativan Vs XanaxDetox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 12, 2019Leave a commentAtivan 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…
What Is Rehab Like?Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 11, 2019Leave a commentIf you have never attended rehab before you may understandably worry about what it is like. It is difficult enough to recover from drug and alcohol abuse as a young person, and adding an unfamiliar environment to the mix can sometimes be a cause for anxiety. With this in mind, today we are taking the…
What Is Harm Reduction?Detox, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 10, 2019Leave a commentOver the years there have been many failed and discarded policies when it comes to how to treat those who are suffering from addictions. In modern drug treatment, criminalization and enforcement have given way to the doctrine of harm reduction. An alternative to more punitive policies of the past, such as harm reduction. But what…
Tramadol Addiction SymptomsDrug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 9, 2019Leave a commentNot all addictions are to illegal drugs. In the case of tramadol addiction, someone is more likely to get it over the pharmacists counter. However, this is one of the tougher addictions to treat that we have seen here at Beaches Recovery. The toughest part is convincing someone that they have a problem in the…
Why Do Teens Drink?Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 8, 2019Leave a commentThere isn’t enough conversation around teenage drinking and the serious effect that it can have. Parents often don’t know how to engage with their children over the realities around alcohol use. This can lead to a form of silent assent where both parties are happy to not discuss it until the problem grows out of…
Quitting Heroin Cold TurkeyDetox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 7, 2019Leave a commentIf you are suffering from an addiction to heroin you may have asked yourself this question: can I quit heroin cold turkey? There may even be people in your life who have encouraged this course of action, but you should think twice. There are many reasons why it is a terrible idea to quit heroin…
Substance Induced Mood DisorderDual Diagnosis, dual diagnosis treatment, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 6, 2019Leave a commentAlthough the main reason that many people abuse drugs is to feel better, they often end up feeling worse in the long run than before they started using. This phenomenon is substance induced mood disorder, and it can be as crushing as any disease related to addiction. It’s important to find a mood disorders treatment program to…
What Does Depression Feel Like?how to deal with depression, Mental Health, Recovery, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 5, 2019Leave a commentWhile it may be common to hear someone flippantly say that something is depressing, this should not be conflated with actual depression. Depression is a serious and undiagnosed mental illness that can completely derail a person’s life. One of the problems involved in diagnosing and treating this pervasive illness is that it can often be…
AA MeetingsAlcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Counseling, Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 3, 2019Leave a commentAA meetings are an integral part of many people’s recovery process. While there is no one right way for any person to recover, the 12 steps of AA can be a great source of support, networking, and a way to find great new sober friends. There are AA meetings all over the world and online that can…
