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Recognize Inhalant Drug Effects

Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

For decades now, America has been living with a dirty little secret. The youth of America continues to abuse inhalants. We are talking about inhaling products such as volatile solvents like glue, fuels, nitrous-oxide, alkyl nitrates, and aerosols. The only explanation for someone sniffing these types of substances is wanting to get “high” at bargain…

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Binge Drinking on College Campuses Reaches All-Time High

Alcohol Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

School is finally out for summer, but it’s never too early to warn about the dangers of binge drinking on college campuses. Binge drinking is the excessive intake of alcohol over short time periods. The typical binge involves gulping down three to five drinks in around two hours. Therefore, young adults become impaired with blood…

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Why You Shouldn’t Abuse Study Drugs

Drug Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

Did you fall behind in school? Are finals coming up, and you need to sharpen your focus? Reaching for so-called study drugs sounds like an innocent spot fix. In reality, they open the door to an addiction problem.What are Study Drugs?Adderall, Ritalin, and other ADHD medications fall under the umbrella of drugs that people use…

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Is Marijuana Addictive?

Drug Information, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

For decades now, experts have been debating the merits of marijuana use. Not surprisingly, the hot topic is whether or not “weed” is addictive. With many states now legalizing the recreational use of marijuana, asking the question, “Is Marijuana addictive?” is both timely and relative.Is Marijuana Addictive?As the debate rages on, it becomes clear there’s…

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Specifics About a Teen Student Rehab

Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

Teenagers and students have different needs in addiction treatment compared to adults. Along with substance abuse issues and withdrawal, teen student rehab programs often must address education needs, co-occurring disorders and family life. Since many addicted young people do not feel like they need treatment, families usually must stage an intervention.The Importance of Teen Student…

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3 Most Common Teen Drug Addictions

Drug Addiction, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

The 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…

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Statistics on Teen Substance Abuse

Rehab Blog, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

Teen 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…

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Teen Drug Abuse Statistics are Scary

Addiction, Rehab Blog, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

Are 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 that…

Dylan Smith and Dr. Marcus De Carvalho from Beaches Recovery

Beaches Recovery Talks Opioid Abuse on “First Coast Living”

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, News, Press Releases, Rehab Blog, Rehabilitation, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

On 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% of the…