What is Lean Drink?Drug Information, Recovery, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 9, 2022The legal and illicit substances people use to experience a high are ever-changing. New combinations and more purified forms of drugs can be confusing to keep track of. One such combination of drugs is a drink called Lean. You may have heard the term and wondered, “What is lean drink?” Do you know someone who…
Why You Shouldn’t Use MDMA to Lose WeightAddiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 5, 2022MDMA or Methylenedioxymethamphetamine is more commonly known as Ecstasy. Primarily, Ecstasy is used as a party or recreational drug. Its effects almost instantly cause euphoria and overall heightened senses. Using MDMA to lose weight is another common practice.In fact, Ecstasy was originally developed as a weight loss aid. Today, even though it is mainly used…
Are THC Pills Dangerous?Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab Blog, Rehabilitation, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 10, 2022Throughout the country, states are struggling with the pros and cons related to the legalization of marijuana. While the medicinal benefits of pot seem harmless enough, it still contains THC. For people who don’t want to smoke medical marijuana, doctors prescribe THC in pill form. Also, they provide a more predictable dose than other methods…
Outpatient Care Center in Jacksonville, FloridaAddiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Outpatient Rehab Program, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJune 27, 2022The importance of treatment is what drives top treatment centers like Beaches Recovery to develop multiple treatment options. The reality is that all addiction patients have unique circumstances. It’s not feasible that all of them can submit to a residential treatment program. An outpatient care center provides the best alternative for those who can’t or…
What Are Process Addictions?Addiction, Gambling Addiction, Rehab Blog, Sex Addiction, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 19, 2022Are you struggling with a different kind of addiction? Feel like there is no hope? Addiction is typically related to the abuse of alcohol or drugs, but we at Beaches Recovery know there are other addictions that have just as many long-term negative effects on the lives of their abusers. These can include gambling, exercise,…
Alcohol and Anxiety Don’t Mix WellAddiction>Alcohol Addiction, Detox, Dual Diagnosis, Rehab Blog, Sober Living, substance abuseBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 16, 2022Life presents many anxious situations and circumstances. How we deal with them varies considerably. Sometimes, we seek to avoid dealing with the difficulties we face in our lives. As a result, anxiety and alcohol use (and abuse) often go hand in hand.People may self-medicate by drinking to calm anxious feelings (or shut them out entirely).…
What Is an Opioid Addiction Treatment Service?Addiction, Addiction>Drug Addiction, News, Recovery, Rehab BlogBy Kim Fielding-PayneFebruary 13, 2022It’s almost impossible to escape the subject these days in the news. Each day more and more Americans fall victim to opioid abuse. Opioid abuse has, in fact, grown into a serious public health issue. As that happens, opioid treatment services become ever more important.People arrive at their addiction in a number of different ways.…
Why Heroin Withdrawals Can Be DeadlyDetox, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Heroin Addiction, Rehab Blog, WithdrawalBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 10, 2022Many people fear going through heroin detox to start recovery from heroin addiction. In fact, it is possible to die from heroin withdrawal under certain (usually unsupervised) conditions. But the truth is that detox does not have to be frightening or as uncomfortable as you may have seen in dramatic movies or on TV. The…
Are There Types of Individual Therapy?Counseling, Mental Health, Rehab Blog, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 8, 2022Drug rehab centers use many types of therapy to treat drug and alcohol addiction. However, some of the most effective and beneficial are what’s known as one-on-one therapies. Often in conjunction with group therapy, these types of individual therapy have their unique uses and benefits. To learn more, call us at 866.605.0532 for more information.Different…
Do I Have a Percocet Addiction?Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab Blog, substance abuse addictionBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 7, 2022A number of recent stories in the national media make one thing perfectly clear: America has a significant problem related to the abuse of prescription medications. While there are a few different drugs involved, it appears as though Oxycontin and Percocet are the primary drugs of choice. Given the addictive nature of opioids in general,…