Do 18-20-Year-Olds Use Drugs the Most? [Infographic]Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Information, Infographic, Sober Living, substance abuse, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 15, 2022Drug abuse is an issue across all age demographics, but there is no denying that it is 18-20-year-olds using drugs the most. Take a closer look at the drug abuse in this demographic and what that means for young adults today.18-20-Year-Olds Using Drugs the MostThe National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that 22.6 percent of…Details
Strategies to Help With Harm ReductionDetox, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 14, 2022Over the years, there have been many failed and discarded policies when it comes to how to treat those who are suffering from addictions. In the past, a more brutal, less caring approach was the rule rather than the exception. Addicted individuals tended to be viewed as criminals… and weak-minded criminals at that. Law enforcement…Details
What Is an Opioid Addiction Treatment Service?Addiction, Addiction>Drug Addiction, News, Recovery, Rehab BlogBy Kim Fielding-PayneFebruary 13, 2022It’s almost impossible to escape the subject these days in the news. Each day more and more Americans fall victim to opioid abuse. Opioid abuse has, in fact, grown into a serious public health issue. As that happens, opioid treatment services become ever more important.People arrive at their addiction in a number of different ways.…Details
Dangers of Pregnancy and Drug AbuseDrug Addiction, Drug Information, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 12, 2022It should come as no surprise to anyone that using or abusing drugs or alcohol during pregnancy can put you and your unborn child at risk. Clearly, pregnancy and drug use are a bad combination.Even legal substances like nicotine have the potential to impact your child’s health negatively. Drinking during pregnancy can place your child…Details
Know The Signs Of Teen Drug AbuseAddiction, Drug Information, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 11, 2022As we all know, the teen years are volatile, unpredictable, and confusing at times. Puberty and peer relationship pressures make it difficult to navigate this time of life. When you add the possibility of substance abuse and addiction, additional stress comes into play. Would you be able to pinpoint the signs of teen drug abuse?The…Details
Why Heroin Withdrawals Can Be DeadlyDetox, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Heroin Addiction, Rehab Blog, WithdrawalBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 10, 2022Many people fear going through heroin detox to start recovery from heroin addiction. In fact, it is possible to die from heroin withdrawal under certain (usually unsupervised) conditions. But the truth is that detox does not have to be frightening or as uncomfortable as you may have seen in dramatic movies or on TV. The…Details
Individual Therapy For Alcohol and Drug AddictionAlcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Drug Rehab Counselor, Mental Health, Recovery, Sober Living, substance abuse, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 9, 2022Once individuals recognize that they have an addiction, they need to understand that qualified professional help is available. Addiction treatment centers offer a variety of therapy options to help patients recover from drug and alcohol addiction. Part of that treatment involves individual therapy. Through the help of a certified drug and alcohol counselor, patients can…Details
Are There Types of Individual Therapy?Counseling, Mental Health, Rehab Blog, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 8, 2022Drug rehab centers use many types of therapy to treat drug and alcohol addiction. However, some of the most effective and beneficial are what’s known as one-on-one therapies. Often in conjunction with group therapy, these types of individual therapy have their unique uses and benefits. To learn more, call us at 866.605.0532 for more information.Different…Details
Do I Have a Percocet Addiction?Addiction, Drug Information, Rehab Blog, substance abuse addictionBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 7, 2022A number of recent stories in the national media make one thing perfectly clear: America has a significant problem related to the abuse of prescription medications. While there are a few different drugs involved, it appears as though Oxycontin and Percocet are the primary drugs of choice. Given the addictive nature of opioids in general,…Details
Percocet vs. Hydrocodone: What’s The Difference?Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryFebruary 6, 2022Percocet and hydrocodone are both commonly prescribed to people in the United States. People who use either drug are usually trying to deal with post-surgery pain or some type of chronic pain. That doesn’t mean the two drugs are the same, though. Knowing the differences between Percocet vs. hydrocodone can benefit you or a loved…Details
