substance abuse treatment

The Stigmas of Addiction

Addiction, Detox, Holistic Treatment, Recovery, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

For many individuals struggling with addiction, seeking help can be a scary thought. Unfortunately, the stigma of addiction can make people want to conceal their problem, which only makes the situation worse. Thankfully, addiction treatment centers in Florida are committed to providing individuals with the services they need while also working to reduce the stigma…

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Is Kratom Addictive?

Drug Information, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

Nearly any drug that you take, including legal ones, can be addictive. This means that the answer to the question, is kratom addictive, is yes. Kratom is fairly new to the United States, but it’s becoming popular since many claim that it’s undetectable and legal. Below is more information about kratom and why it’s so…

Dylan Smith and Dr. Marcus De Carvalho from Beaches Recovery

Beaches Recovery Talks Opioid Abuse on “First Coast Living”

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, News, Press Releases, Rehab Blog, Rehabilitation, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches Recovery

On Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, Marcus De Carvalho, M.D. and Dylan Smith of Beaches Recovery appeared on “First Coast Living”—an NBC-affiliated Jacksonville morning show—to discuss the local and national effect of opioid abuse.De Carvalho, who is the Medical Director of Beaches Recovery in Jacksonville, Florida, shared a staggering statistic.“The United States is 5% of the…