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Is There a Difference Between Suboxone vs Methadone?

Controlled Substances, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

Do you know the difference between Suboxone vs. Methadone? Both drugs are pharmaceuticals that aim to treat opiate addictions. Primarily, these drugs can help individuals stop abusing harder drugs like OxyContin and heroin. In fact, many people confuse Suboxone vs. Methadone because they are both a part of opiate replacement therapy.If you’d like to know…

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Percocet vs. Hydrocodone: What’s The Difference?

Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Percocet and hydrocodone are both commonly prescribed to people in the United States. People who use either drug are usually trying to deal with post-surgery pain or some type of chronic pain. That doesn’t mean the two drugs are the same, though. Knowing the differences between Percocet vs. hydrocodone can benefit you or a loved…

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The Reality of the Opioid Epidemic

Drug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, Rehab BlogBy Beaches Recovery

The opioid epidemic in the United States is far worse than most people realize, resulting in many overdoses. Recently statistics have shown more and more people are dying from overdoses from prescription opioids every year. With over 10,000 people dying from these medications and even more surviving overdoses, it’s become a crisis. The Surgeon General…

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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…

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Which Types of Non Opioid Painkillers Really Work?

Drug Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

Pain is a problem for millions of Americans. It comes in the form of chronic back pain, severe headaches, sports injuries, arthritis, and surgeries. In response, doctors prescribe millions of opioid painkillers every year despite the side effects and risk for addiction. For a healthy recovery, there are many types of non opioid painkillers that…

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What Is Fentanyl?

Drug Addiction, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

Since 2000, the United States has seen a considerable rise in the number of overdose deaths. In fact, the government says that the country is in the middle of an opioid epidemic. While many opioids contribute to this epidemic, fentanyl is a major player. However, what is fentanyl?What Is Fentanyl?Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that’s…