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Why is Fentanyl Dangerous?

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

Fentanyl is a powerful opiate that is used to control pain. You may have heard of it as Duragesic, Actiq, or Sublimaze. Fentanyl is related to other opioid prescription painkillers. It is derived from opium, which comes from the Asian poppy plant. But it is different because it is far stronger than nearly all other…

a person heating up heroin in a spoon who needs heroin rehab in Florida

Reclaim Your life Through Heroin Rehab in Florida

Detox, Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

While deaths related to nonmedical prescription drug abuse has been on the decline in Florida, reports over the last few years have shown that the number of people addicted to heroin is clearly on the rise. Working to actively bring down the number of people who are struggling with heroin addiction, addiction treatment centers focusing…

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What Do Opioid Addiction Statistics Mean?

Drug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

As US President Donald Trump declares a national emergency related to the current opioid epidemic, let’s take a look at what the numbers have been telling us. Based on recently reported opioid addiction statistics, the country is indeed in the middle of a crisis. This issue didn’t just appear overnight, however, leaving us all to…

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5 Opioid Facts That Will Surprise You [Infographic]

Infographic, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

There is no shortage of news coverage for the opioid crisis in America. While attention, press, and awareness is a good thing, there isn’t always an emphasis on the facts. These five opioid facts give you a realistic picture of the epidemic. Keep in mind that while the statistics seem dire, there are recovery and…