How Common is Drug Use in Sports?Addiction>Drug Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, substance abuse, substance abuse addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 4, 2021With the implementation of strict drug testing programs in professional and college sports, you might think drugs in sports have become a non-issue. To some extent, you might be right. However, athletes are still human. They are subject to the same personal issues and health problems as the rest of us. Addiction is a disease…
Chilling Teenage Drunk Driving StatisticsAddiction, Alcohol Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 15, 2021Getting a driver’s license was a proud day. Suddenly, a whole new world opened up to your teen. Now, they may become part of the teenage drunk driving statistics. What’s your next move?Understanding What Teenage Drunk Driving Statistics RevealThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention explain that about ten percent of teens drink and drive.…
Look for These Alcohol Addiction Signs in your TeenagerAddiction, Alcohol Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryApril 2, 2021Over 50 percent of young adults aged 12 to 22 have tried alcohol at least once in their lives. But, trying alcohol once is completely different than drinking regularly or drinking heavily. Knowing exactly whether your son or daughter is struggling with a serious alcohol abuse problem can be most difficult for you as a…
Weed Abuse Rampant in High SchoolsAddiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Rehab Blog, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 23, 2021If you have a high school child, you may already know that marijuana or weed abuse is rampant among high school teens. In some teens, this problem leads to marijuana addiction, which can become a serious problem down the line. Adolescents are still developing both physically and mentally. Abusing marijuana can cause serious development issues…
Why Kids Smoking Weed Is a Big ProblemDrug Addiction, Rehab Blog, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 18, 2020With 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 ChildDrug Addiction, Rehab Blog, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryAugust 31, 2020As 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 or young adult rehab center.How Addiction Affects TeensAs…
Teen Drinking and Driving StatisticsAlcohol Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab Blog, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 2, 2020Are 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 a professional teen addiction treatment program that can…
Teen Drug and Alcohol Addiction: Five Reasons of AddictionAlcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Rehab Blog, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 16, 2020The Top Five Reasons for Teen Drug and Alcohol AddictionTeen drug and alcohol addiction is a parent’s worst fear. According to the CDC, by 12th-grade two-thirds of students have tried alcohol and 2 in 10 high school seniors report prescription drug abuse. What leads our children to teen drug and alcohol addiction?If your teen struggles…
The Benefits of LGBTQ+ Rehab ProgramsRecovery, Rehabilitation, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 25, 2019Looking for what kind of LGBTQ rehab programs Jacksonville FL has to offer can be a smart decision and for many reasons. Some of the benefits of LGBTQ+ rehab programs are personal and individual. Other benefits of LGBTQ+ rehab programs will be because of more practical reasons.Most importantly, all the LGBTQ+ rehab program benefits all add up to…
Teens and VapingAddiction, Addiction>Drug Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 14, 2019As of November 13, 2019, the CDC reported that there are currently 2,172 cases of vaping use associated with some type of medical condition (mostly lung injury) in 49 U.S. states. Of the total cases, 14% of the patients are under 18 years old. 40% of patients are 18 to 24. The epidemic of teens…