3 Reasons to Live Drug FreeAddiction, Addiction>Drug Addiction, Detox, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Drug Rehab Counselor, Recovery, Rehab Blog, Sober LivingBy Beaches RecoveryNovember 10, 2021A few short years ago, in 2015, authorities learned about Flakka in Florida. It was a party drug, much like Molly, that appealed to younger users. However, it didn’t take long for the catastrophic side effects to make headlines with terms like “Flakka Zombies.” Since then, this drug has traveled to several other states.Flakka is…
Most Popular Drugs Among College StudentsAddiction>Drug Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, substance abuse, Teen/Young AdultBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 10, 2021The first time most young people leave home for a stretch of time is to live in a college dorm. This newfound freedom can become a blessing or a curse for young people. Some use the time to study hard while finding out who they are and what they want to be in life. Others…
Confronting Substance Abuse with Addiction TreatmentAddiction, Rehab Blog, substance abuseBy Beaches RecoveryMay 5, 2021Addiction is a complex disease. It not only involves physical effects like withdrawal symptoms but also effects that damage one’s mental health. Further, addiction is a chronic disease requiring individuals to manage it and be vigilant once sober. While many think a substance use disorder or addiction is about willpower, it is not. Rather, when…
Different Types of Addiction That Need TreatmentAddiction, Controlled Substances, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryMarch 8, 2021In today’s society, we give some types of addiction a pass. For example, many people look at alcohol consumption or marijuana use in a passe manner. For many, these substances aren’t things to seriously worry about, even though they can be abused. Yet, this kind of attitude can lead an individual down a path to…
What is Dependence vs. Addiction?Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Information, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJanuary 2, 2021Trying to get help for a drug problem isn’t easy. It takes courage to take the first step. But when you’re trying to find someone to assist you, it seems like no one knows how to help. Maybe you want to know what the dependence vs. addiction argument is all about. Beaches Recovery has extensive…
How Much Heroin Does it Take to Overdose?Addiction, Controlled Substances, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, UncategorizedBy Beaches RecoveryOctober 15, 2019How much heroin does it take to overdose? This can be a very complicated question to answer. There are many separate factors that determine the amount of heroin required to overdose. Heroin is an inconsistent drug, and the potency changes from batch to batch. The odds of an overdose also depend on the person abusing…
