valium side effects

Dangerous Valium Side Effects

Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Valium is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. It is primarily prescribed for anxiety and muscle spasms. Whether clients are using it as recommended or they are abusing the drug, Valium side effects can be a problem. Explore some of the most common, as well as the most…

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Don’t Mix Klonopin and Alcohol

Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

When a physician says don’t mix medications with alcohol, they are offering this information for good reasons. Simply put, it’s dangerous. The best thing anyone can do for their health is to listen to what doctors have to say about mixing medications. Of course, some people are always willing to push the envelope. You should…

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A Look at the Heroin Withdrawal Timeline

Detox, Drug AddictionBy Beaches Recovery

If you have an addiction to heroin and want to stop, you’ll need to face the inevitability of withdrawal. There’s an excellent chance your body is going to react to sudden abstinence. We understand how scary heroin withdrawal symptoms can be. Perhaps, a little knowledge about withdrawal and the normal heroin withdrawal timeline will help…

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What are the Long Term Effects of Crystal Meth

Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

With an absolute focus on now, a majority of crystal meth addicts forget to consider long-term consequences from crystal meth drug abuse. The euphoria they get seems to be enough until the next hit. Unfortunately, the potential long term effects of crystal meth can be quite dangerous. Setting aside addiction for a moment, the possible…

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falling off the wagon

What to Do After Falling Off the Wagon

Drug Addiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

You worked so hard to overcome a drug or alcohol habit. Then, something happened and you fell back into old habits. However, did you know that falling off the wagon is a valuable learning experience? Here’s how you can profit from it.What Falling off the Wagon Tells YouThere are stresses and triggers that you didn’t…

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How to Recognize GHB Drug Effects

Drug Information, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Many people experience GHB drug effects without realizing they used the Schedule I drug. Others purposefully abuse this substance commonly called a “date rape drug,” too. Although its natural form is an important brain chemical, manufactured GHB is both addictive and highly dangerous.According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), GHB has no medicinal uses. It…

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Pills and alcohol on a table during National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

Addiction, Alcohol Addiction, Drug AddictionBy Beaches Recovery

Once again, America finds itself facing another drug addiction epidemic. As usual, the nation’s teens would seem to be the most vulnerable to what’s taking place from shore-to-shore. Unfortunately, kids are operating under a series of myths about drug and alcohol addiction. That’s precisely why the nation observes National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW)…

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Fight Chronic Pain and Addiction

Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

What happens if someone suffers from chronic pain and then becomes addicted to their painkillers? That’s a notable internal conflict with which many people have to deal. To successfully navigate the use of painkillers while treating pain issues, it becomes a balancing act. The doctor prescribes the right dosage and hopes the patient follows the…

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Best Bet is DUI Rehab Instead of Jail

Alcohol Addiction, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

For good reasons, the nation’s laws regarding drunk driving are among the most stringent in the world. When someone makes a habit of driving while drunk, they will eventually face the consequences when caught. In many cases, those consequences result in jail time. However, some jurisdictions and judges are willing to use discretion and offer…

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How to Have Fun Sober

Recovery, Sober LivingBy Beaches Recovery

For years, relaxing and having fun revolved around drinking and doing drugs. Everybody did it. Now, you want to quit. Would you know how to have fun sober?Looking Past the Drinking CultureAlcohol is a common drug that you find at almost all enjoyable pastimes. Conventional wisdom tells you to stay out of a bar if…

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