Side Effects of OpiatesDrug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches RecoveryMay 23, 2019Opiates are highly addictive and commonly abused. Addiction to opiates can result in fatal overdoses and impact your health, emotional wellbeing, relationships, and financial security. Side effects of opiates are dangerous, especially when they cause physical dependence and addiction. While addiction is among the most well-known side effects of opiates, opiate use can cause liver…
Alarming Opiate Abuse StatisticsDrug Addiction, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoveryJanuary 2, 2018Leave a commentHeroin and opiate addiction cost Americans more than $484 billion each year, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). This is just one of many alarming opiate abuse statistics reflecting the truth of today’s drug epidemic. By reviewing these statistics, you gain an understanding of the magnitude of the opiate abuse problem. Alarming…
Oxycontin vs Oxycodone: What’s the Difference?Addiction, Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, Rehab BlogBy Beaches RecoverySeptember 25, 2016Leave a commentWhen it comes to recreational drug use, opiate-based drugs like heroin, Oxycontin and other oxycodone-based painkillers can be dangerous. Let’s analyze Oxycontin vs oxycodone. Oxycontin vs Oxycodone Oxycodone is an opiate compound. In its purist form, oxycodone forms Oxycontin. If oxycodone is mixed with some type of analgesic like ibuprofen, acetaminophen or aspirin, it creates other…
What is Opiate Withdrawal Treatment?Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Recovery, Rehab Blog, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryDecember 6, 2015Leave a commentWhat Is An Opiate Addiction? A drug addiction is a chronic brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug-seeking despite the consequences. Opiate addiction is one of the strongest addictions known. People who have an opiate addiction may go to great lengths to obtain the drug, such as doctor shopping. Opiates are prescribed to alleviate…
