Commonly Abused Drugs

17.7 million Americans were addicted to alcohol in 2012. This same year, 4.3 million Americans were dependent on marijuana. Alcohol and marijuana are just two drugs that are available. There are a variety of other drugs that are accessible, which means that people are more likely to abuse these drugs. If you are seeking to get over your addiction to drugs, our Jacksonville, Florida drug rehab center can help. Below are “commonly used drugs” and more information about each of these drugs.

Most Commonly Abused Drugs

Below is a list of the most commonly used drugs and information about each of these drugs. Please contact Beaches Recovery if you have any questions on how to get help for drug abuse.

Drugs that are Abused

Alcohol can cause irreversible damage to the brain and major body organs. Alcohol is at the top of the list since it is easily accessible to the population.

Marijuana is made from dried parts of the cannabis plant and is commonly used as medicine and as a psychoactive drug. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (or THC) is the part of the plant that gives users a high when inhaled or ingested.

Prescription drugs are the most commonly abused pain relievers. Morphine, hydrocodone, codeine, oxycodone, and methadone are pain relievers that are frequently abused by patients. Patients receive these drugs from family members, doctors, and friends.

Cocaine is a stimulant that is frequently abused. Stimulants are drugs that make the person using them feel good and alert. Unhealthy side effects of cocaine include increased blood pressure and heart rate.

Depressants are sedatives and tranquilizers that are abused. Depressants help patients with anxiety and who have trouble sleeping. Lunesta and Ambien are common sedatives that promote a good night’s sleep. Xanax and Valium are tranquilizers.

Heroin is made from morphine, which is a substance that comes from the Asian opium poppy plant’s seed pod. It is an opioid drug. These commonly abused drugs are known to relieve pain in patients.

Hallucinogens cause the brain to experience elation. Hallucinogens are drugs that alter the perception or mind of the patient. The most commonly abused hallucinogens are Ecstasy and LSD. Abusers who take these drugs will hear sounds, seem to see colorful images and colors, and feel something that does not exist.

Inhalants are some of the most commonly abused drugs that are materials that can be found in common household products, like aerosols, oven cleaners, spray paints, and gasoline. Inhalants cause abusers to experience mind-altering instances. These substances can cause damage to the brain, heart, and kidneys.

How Beaches Can Help

Why should you get help at Beaches Recovery? We can help you overcome addiction from the above commonly abused drugs and more. We are JCAHO accredited.

The following programs are available:

• Residential addiction treatment program
• Intensive outpatient program
• Partial hospitalization program
• Aftercare program

We offer numerous substance abuse treatment programs, including:

• Alcohol rehab program
• Meth rehab program
• Cocaine rehab program
• Heroin rehab program
• Opiate rehab program

Please contact our Beaches Recovery to get help as soon as possible. We are here to help you get your life back on track.

Get Help at Beaches Recovery

You do not want drug addiction to take over your life. It is possible to overcome your addiction with help from a quality drug rehab center. Please contact us as soon as you can so that we can get you started on a treatment plan to get you on the road to recovery. Call us at 866.605.0532 to get started.