What Are Signs of Alcohol Intolerance?Addiction>Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 26, 2022If you have ever had a few drinks of alcohol and then suddenly felt very uncomfortable, there is a chance you may have developed alcohol intolerance. This condition is somewhat rare and involves an immediate and uncomfortable reaction to drinking alcohol. It’s similar to how someone reacts when they have an allergy to a substance.…Details
Common Signs of Crack Addiction BehaviorAddiction, Cocaine Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 21, 2022Crack is a highly addictive form of cocaine. Adding in extra ingredients and letting the substance crystallize, crack makers can create an illegal substance that causes sudden and severe addiction causing individuals to behave in ways they would not normally. When addiction sets in, the typical crack addiction behavior becomes erratic, impulsive, and dangerous. The…Details
What is Meth Mouth?Addiction, Drug Addiction, Meth, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 14, 2022It’s no secret that illicit drug users face a broad array of side effects. Many of these side effects are physical health issues and are difficult to hide. Individuals struggling with a substance use disorder are aware of the stigma of such signs of their drug or alcohol abuse. Sallow skin, dark circles under the…Details
How Do You Know if You’re Using Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine?Addiction>Drug Addiction, Cocaine Addiction, Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 7, 2022Millions of Americans abuse drugs every year. However, a growing trend by illicit drug dealers is to augment the drugs they sell by mixing fentanyl into them. If you or someone you care about has used cocaine or become addicted to it, you may know about the risk of fentanyl cut into the drug. This…Details
What Are Types of Amphetamines?Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription Drugs, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 1, 2022As you may know, there are many types of amphetamines. All of these drugs raise your blood pressure and heart rate. They also all constrict blood vessels and increase your body temperature, initiating your natural “fight or flight” response. Worst of all, amphetamines cause tolerance, physical dependence, and addiction.Do you need to know more about…Details
What is Lean Drink?Drug Information, Recovery, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 9, 2022The legal and illicit substances people use to experience a high are ever-changing. New combinations and more purified forms of drugs can be confusing to keep track of. One such combination of drugs is a drink called Lean. You may have heard the term and wondered, “What is lean drink?” Do you know someone who…Details
What’s the Difference Between Adderall vs. Ritalin?Addiction, Controlled Substances, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 7, 2022Understanding the difference between similar prescriptions drugs can be a challenge. It becomes even more daunting but necessary to understand how or why certain prescription drugs may be abused, misused, or cause dependency. Adderall and Ritalin are both critical prescription medications. Doctors prescribe both of these medications to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in…Details
Why You Shouldn’t Use MDMA to Lose WeightAddiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 5, 2022MDMA or Methylenedioxymethamphetamine is more commonly known as Ecstasy. Primarily, Ecstasy is used as a party or recreational drug. Its effects almost instantly cause euphoria and overall heightened senses. Using MDMA to lose weight is another common practice.In fact, Ecstasy was originally developed as a weight loss aid. Today, even though it is mainly used…Details
What Is Methadone and How Is It Used?Detox, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 3, 2022Methadone has been around for decades. Its original use was to treat severe pain. However, in the last several decades, physicians have used it to treat people who are withdrawing from heroin or other narcotic drugs. What is methadone? It is a powerful opioid medication that has the ability to help those through the drug…Details
What are Gabapentin Addiction Symptoms?Drug Addiction, Drug Information, RelapseBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 26, 2022Addiction rates are reaching record levels in the United States, and opiate abuse have resulted in a public health emergency. Overdoses are the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, making addiction more dangerous than ever. Gabapentin, a common medication used to treat seizures and opiate withdrawal symptoms, is becoming more widely abused.…Details
