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What Type of Drug is Heroin?

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Heroin Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

If you’re concerned that one of your loved ones is using heroin, you may ask what type of drug is heroin, what effects it has, and how it can be treated. It’s important to know what type of drug this is to understand how serious addiction it can be. Fortunately, the experienced and compassionate team…

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What Are Gateway Drugs?

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

You’ve probably heard the term gateway drug before. But what are gateway drugs? Are they really as dangerous as many people would have you think?Below, we will answer the question, “What are gateway drugs.” We’ll also explore how you can get professional help for an addiction to gateway drugs or any type of illicit substance.What…

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What Happens When You Get a DUI?

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Law Enforcement, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Many people who suffer from alcoholism get a DUI, but it’s not always the case. Whether you’ve had a DUI or not, you may be curious about what happens when you get a DUI. One DUI can drastically change your life. If you’re struggling with a dependence to alcohol, it’s much better to get help…

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Significant Alcoholism Signs

Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Nearly all adults drink. Whether it’s a few beers at a Friday night party, a cocktail, or glass of champagne at a wedding, or some wine after a long day at work, alcohol is a common beverage. Because alcohol is so socially acceptable and easy to get, it can be easily abused, leading individuals to…

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That Fentanyl High May Kill You

Addiction, Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

A fentanyl high comes from taking the potent opioid of the same name. Used only for patients who have severe pain and tolerance to opioids, it poses a huge risk for any others. Fentanyl can be as much as 500 times stronger than morphine. Overdose poses a major risk,, and death usually comes from respiratory…

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What It’s Like to Be Clean and Sober

Recovery, Rehab Blog, Rehabilitation, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

Living with a drug or alcohol addiction can make you feel utterly hopeless, as though there’s no light at the end of the tunnel. You may even think that living this way is your fate, but that doesn’t have to be the case. You can live clean and sober, allowing you to be the person…