3 Most Common Teen Drug Addictions Drug Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryMay 13, 2018Leave a commentThe reasons for teen drug addictions tend to be as varied as the reasons behind adult addiction. Some teens take drugs or drink alcohol to fit in with a particular social group, while others use them to feel good or to escape underlying mental health problems. Still, others use substances to improve their performance in…
Alarming Teen Heroin Addiction Stats Rehab Blog, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 18, 2018Leave a commentTeen heroin addiction starts early. The opiate is easy for younger users to buy. Although not as popular as other drugs, it’s nevertheless here to stay. What do you need to know about the addiction and its treatment today? What Makes Teen Heroin Addiction Statistics so Worrisome? The National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens…
Statistics on Teen Substance Abuse Rehab Blog, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 30, 2017Leave a commentTeen substance abuse continues to be a significant problem in US. While they may find new substances to abuse from time to time, teens still use drugs and alcohol as an escape from the typical issues plaguing America’s youth. Perhaps by taking an honest look at the numbers, we can all get some insight into…
Teen Drinking and Driving Statistics Rehab Blog, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 22, 2016Leave a commentAre you the parent of a teenager who frequently engages in risky patterns of drinking, such as teen drinking and driving? Are you concerned about your child’s health and future? Unfortunately, this is an all-too-common theme in many American households. The silver lining is that there is professional treatment that can help your teen get…
Teen Drug Abuse Statistics are Scary Addiction, Rehab Blog, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 22, 2016Leave a commentAre You a Teen or Young Adult Who Abuses Drugs or Alcohol? Underage drinking has long been considered a “normal” and expected activity. When it comes to teen drug abuse statistics, a great majority of people mistakenly believe alcohol to be less dangerous than other illicit drugs. What these people do not realize, however, is…
Why Kids Smoking Weed Is a Big Problem Rehab Blog, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 31, 2016Leave a commentWith many states legalizing recreational marijuana, it can seem like kids smoking weed is a non-issue. In reality, marijuana serves as a gateway drug to more addictive, more harmful substances. In addition, kids smoking weed can lead to problems with the way that their brain develops. The human mind doesn’t stop forming until the mid-20s,…
Finding the Right Teenage Drug Addiction Treatment Program for Your Child Drug Addiction, Rehab Blog, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 2, 2016Leave a commentAs a parent, it’s surely disheartening to watch your teenager struggle with addiction. Your teenager hasn’t developed the capability to understand their dangerous behavior. As a loving parent, you can get them professional help. Take the time to seek out the right teenage drug addiction treatment center. The Truth About Teenage Addiction Based on a…
Beaches Recovery Talks Opioid Abuse on “First Coast Living” Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, News, Press Releases, Rehab Blog, Rehabilitation, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 26, 2016Leave a commentOn Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, Marcus De Carvalho, M.D. and Dylan Smith of Beaches Recovery appeared on “First Coast Living”—an NBC-affiliated Jacksonville morning show—to discuss the local and national effect of opioid abuse. De Carvalho, who is the Medical Director of Beaches Recovery in Jacksonville, Florida, shared a staggering statistic. “The United States is 5%…
Does your Son or Daughter Need Young Adult Cocaine Treatment? Detox, Drug Addiction, Rehab Blog, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 25, 2016Leave a commentWhile the number of young adults who have been abusing cocaine has gone down over the years, it was recently estimated that as many as 19.9 million Americans aged 12 years and older have abused an illicit drug in the previous month. In spite of the decrease in the overall amount, a disturbingly high number…
Does your Son or Daughter Need Young Adult Alcohol Treatment? Alcohol Addiction, Detox, Rehab Blog, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 19, 2016Leave a commentRecent studies indicate that as much as 46% of young adults have engaged in drinking that exceeded the recommended daily limits, meaning that they indulged in five or more drinks at one setting. With the pervasiveness of alcohol throughout society, patterns of alcohol abuse among young adults have continued to remain on the rise. Treatment…
