Is Drinking in College a Predictor of Alcoholism?Alcohol Addiction, Drug Information, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryApril 19, 2019Drinking in college is harmless, right? Everybody does it from time to time, don’t they? Does it actually lead to problems down the road? The answer is yes. Drinking in college can lead to problems, even while you’re still on campus. The health and safety implications alone are a reason why it may be time…
Teens Abusing Cough SyrupControlled Substances, Prescription Drugs, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 22, 2019Leave a commentTeenagers can be very resourceful. When they make their minds up to do something, they’re very persistent in their pursuit. For instance, it’s not always easy or affordable for teenagers to find and buy illicit drugs. If they have a desire to get high, they’ll find alternatives. One popular alternative kids use these days is…
Worried About College Students and Drinking?Alcohol Addiction, Controlled Substances, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 6, 2019Leave a commentFor decades, drinking in college has been a rite of passage. All over the nation, teenagers gather in frats and dorms to celebrate becoming adults and preparing for the future. Unfortunately, there’s a price that comes with unfettered drinking by people too young to understand the dangers of doing so. If we can’t stop the…
Over the Counter Drug Abuse StatisticsDrug Information, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 12, 2019Leave a commentIf you question whether you or your loved one has a problem with over the counter (OTC) drug abuse, simply look to the OTC drug use habits. Also, learn about over the counter drug abuse statistics to understand how these drugs take hold. You can soon see how your questions raise the red flag of…
Identify Signs of Teen Drug AbuseAddiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 30, 2018Leave a commentTeen years are volatile. Puberty and peer relationship pressures make it difficult to navigate this time of life. When you add the possibility of substance abuse and addiction, additional stress comes into play. Would you be able to pinpoint the signs of teen drug abuse? The Slippery Slope of Substance Abuse for Teens Teens and…
Best Type of Drug Rehab Programs for Young AdultsCounseling, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 27, 2018Leave a commentToday, rates of substance use among young adults age 18 to 30 are climbing. In fact, the Monitoring the Future Project stated that 50 percent of high school seniors have experimented with illegal drugs. By and large, the most abused drugs include marijuana, opioids, heroin, cocaine, and hallucinogens. In addition, peer pressure at parties has…
Drug Addiction Programs for Young AdultsDrug Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 15, 2018Leave a commentA lot of young adults struggle with addiction across the United States. Among those between 18 and 30 years old, the rate of drug addiction has increased for several decades. In response, the number of drug addiction programs for young adults has grown too. These programs address young adult behavioral, emotional, and physical problems and…
Make Sure You’re Talking to Teens about DrugsAddiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 14, 2018Leave a commentFor some inexplicable reason, we are always looking at drug addiction, wondering why we can’t solve these problems. There’s plenty of information about the dangers of addiction out in the public domain. The problem is people just refuse to read what’s available. Knowing that approach doesn’t work, we should consider a strategy that has shown…
There is Help for Parents of Drug AddictsDrug Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 5, 2018Leave a commentWe can usually feel and even see the effects of drugs on the user. However, there’s a whole other group of people who also suffer the consequences of addiction. That group includes family members, co-workers, and friends. We often refer to what happens to these people as collateral damage. When things get too rough, family…
How Do ADHD Medications Work?Prescription Drugs, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 20, 2018Leave a commentAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a common diagnosis for young people. Namely, it’s a brain condition that causes trouble focusing and controlling impulses. Also, ADHD can make it hard to organize thoughts, remember details, and learn. According to the American Psychiatric Association, the number of ADHD patients has risen by 42…
