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The Benefits of An Outpatient Detox Program

Addiction, Detox, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

It’s a great day when an addicted individual makes the decision to seek treatment. Admitting that there is a problem and recognizing the damage caused to friends and family and well as oneself is the hardest, but most important, step. It’s an indication they know something is wrong and want to find a way to…

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What Is Spice?

Drug Information, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) counted 20 spice deaths between 2011 and 2015. In early 2015, the number of spice-related calls to poison control centers increased 330%. What is spice and why is it so dangerous? There are a few things that you need to know.If you’re worried about being addicted to spice, call us…

sad man sitting on couch suffering from khat addiction

What Is Khat?

Addiction, Drug Information, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Have you ever heard of someone chewing khat and wondered, what is khat. Don’t worry, a large majority people in the United States don’t know what this herb is. Khat is a drug that is made out of the leaves of the catha edulis, which is found in eastern Africa. These leaves contain the stimulants…

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What is Valium?

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Recovery, Rehabilitation, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Prescription drug abuse is a significant problem in the United States. While prescription medications like benzodiazepines and opiates provide important therapeutic benefits, many also carry the risk of abuse and addiction. Benzodiazepine-like Valium is used to treat anxiety related disorders and to minimize symptoms, like panic and anxiety attacks. But, what is Valium?Valium was one…

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What Are Spice Overdose Symptoms?

Detox, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Rehabilitation, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Given recent reports splashed all over the national media, great concern is being expressed about the abuse of Spice or K2. The damage these synthetic cannabis products are causing is becoming a significant problem for our society. Some people are under the mistaken assumption that Spice is somehow safer than actual cannabis. This is actually…

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Alcohol and Anxiety Don’t Mix Well

Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Detox, Dual Diagnosis, Rehab Blog, Sober Living, substance abuseBy Beaches Recovery

Life 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).…

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Do 18-20-Year-Olds Use Drugs the Most? [Infographic]

Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Information, Infographic, Sober Living, substance abuse, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

Drug abuse is an issue across all age demographics, but there is no denying that it is 18-20-year-olds using drugs the most. Take a closer look at the drug abuse in this demographic and what that means for young adults today.18-20-Year-Olds Using Drugs the MostThe National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that 22.6 percent of…

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Individual Therapy For Alcohol and Drug Addiction

Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Drug Rehab Counselor, Mental Health, Recovery, Sober Living, substance abuse, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Once individuals recognize that they have an addiction, they need to understand that qualified professional help is available. Addiction treatment centers offer a variety of therapy options to help patients recover from drug and alcohol addiction. Part of that treatment involves individual therapy. Through the help of a certified drug and alcohol counselor, patients can…

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Do I Have a Percocet Addiction?

Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab Blog, substance abuse addictionBy Beaches Recovery

A 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,…