Percocet and Alcohol AbuseAlcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryMay 3, 2021When someone takes Percocet as directed, it can help ease their moderate to severe pain. Usually, people only take the medication for a short time as it is designed for temporary pain relief. However, when Percocet isn’t taken as directed, either being used sporadically or longer than prescribed, serious health problems like addiction can arise.…Details
What is Meth Mouth?Addiction, Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryMay 2, 2021It’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
Vyvanse vs. AdderallControlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryMay 1, 2021Many of the ordinary aspects of daily life can be anything but dealing with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) its different. Those with this condition have to work harder to focus and interact with the world around them than those without the condition. This makes an ADHD routine anything but ordinary. Fortunately, there have been…Details
Five Common Addiction TriggersAddiction, Recovery, Relapse PreventionBy Beaches RecoveryApril 27, 2021During recovery, triggers can cause relapses. Common addiction triggers are environments, situations, emotions, and people that can cause you to experience cravings and potentially relapse. Whether you receive treatment at an outpatient or inpatient treatment center, common addiction triggers still put you at risk for relapsing following discharge. Everyone has unique triggers, but common addiction triggers…Details
The Patterns of Drug UseControlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryApril 26, 2021With addiction and overdoses reaching epidemic levels in the United States, you may wonder how to identify drug use patterns so you can find the right support for yourself or a loved one. Identifying drug use patterns can help you figure out if a loved one is potentially abusing drugs, which is the first step…Details
How Addiction Affects the BrainAddiction, Drug Information, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryApril 25, 2021?Addiction to drugs or alcohol is a particularly tricky disease to overcome. Not only does it cause a host of physical effects on the user, but how addiction affects the brain is what makes it so destructive. When someone takes a substance such as drugs or alcohol, they alter the chemical composition of the brain.…Details
Staging an Alcohol InterventionAlcohol, Alcohol Addiction, Drug & Alcohol RehabBy Beaches RecoveryApril 24, 2021When someone you love is struggling with alcohol use disorder, then alcohol intervention is an appropriate action. Statistics on drinking in the United States say that alcohol use disorder has increased by 11 percent. This is due to a number of factors, not least of which is the accessibility of alcohol and its social acceptance.…Details
Definition of a Gateway DrugAddiction, Controlled Substances, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryApril 23, 2021If you or a loved one is experimenting with drugs or is struggling with addiction, you may have heard the term ‘gateway drugs.’ Finding the definition of gateway drugs can help you understand how they are connected to addiction. A gateway drug is a substance that, while not necessarily addictive or illegal, has a high…Details
PTSD and Substance AbuseAddiction, Dual Diagnosis, dual diagnosis treatmentBy Beaches RecoveryApril 22, 2021How are post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly referred to as PTSD, and substance abuse related to each other? Addiction is a disease that can impact anyone, regardless of race, age, or health. It is common for PTSD and substance abuse to exist side-by-side. When this is the case, individuals are said to have a co-occurring disorder…Details
Xanax Side EffectsAddiction, Controlled Substances, Drug Information, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryApril 21, 2021Xanax is a prescription medication that is most commonly used to treat anxiety-related disorders. Xanax is also one of the most prescribed medications in the United States. Although Xanax effectively treats symptoms related to generalized anxiety disorders and panic disorders, it is prone to abuse. Xanax addiction has become more prevalent, caused by Xanax’s widespread…Details
