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, 2019Teenagers 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, 2019For 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, 2019If 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…
Drug Addiction Programs for Young AdultsDrug Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 15, 2018A 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, 2018For 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, 2018We 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, 2018Attention 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…
Dangers of InhalantsAddiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 5, 2018Sniffing glue or inhaling the fumes from an aerosol can might not sound dangerous. That’s the argument millions of people have used to justify such behavior. After all, how dangerous can a substance be if kids can buy it at any local convenience store? The real answer to that question is–extremely dangerous. People have abused…
National Teen Driver Safety WeekAddiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 21, 2018Every year, we read stories about distraught parents who have lost their teenager because of a driving accident. It’s always a tragedy and sometimes avoidable. Yes, accidents happen. However, accidents that occur due to driving under the influence aren’t necessary. As a reminder of how important this issue has become, we, as a nation, annually…