Effects of Drug AddictionDrug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 24, 2019Addiction and substance abuse problems impact more than 10% of Americans ages 12 or older, making it one of the most common mental health disorders in the country. Drug overdoses are also the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, demonstrating the significant effects of addiction. Anyone, regardless of race, income, gender or…
Most Abused Prescription DrugsDetox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 22, 2019Addiction is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States, impacting more than 10% of Americans annually. Prescription drug abuse is a large contributor to addiction, especially the opiate epidemic. Sometimes, prescription drugs serve as a gateway drug. For example, prescription drug abuse can cause you to experiment with illicit opiates, like heroin.…
Mindfulness TrainingDrug Addiction, Holistic Treatment, RecoveryBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 21, 2019Both mental health and substance abuse issues are treated with evidence-based and holistic treatments. One holistic treatment that is especially beneficial during recovery is mindfulness training. Because negative emotions like stress and major life changes like the death of a loved one can increase your chances of relapsing, mindfulness training at a holistic drug rehab center helps…
Vivitrol Vs SuboxoneDrug Addiction, Prescription Drugs, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 19, 2019In 2017, President Trump issued an executive order declaring a public health emergency in response to the growing opiate epidemic. Prescription opiate abuse has continued to rise since the release of powerful painkillers like OxyContin and Opana. Opiate addiction is a chronic and incurable condition that causes significant changes to your brain chemistry. Recovery from…
Crystal Meth Vs MethDetox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 18, 2019Addiction also increases your chances of experiencing domestic violence, unemployment, and housing instability. Drugs like opiates and amphetamines are highly addictive, making it difficult to quit without help. Crystal meth and meth are two types of physically addicting illicit drugs that are widely abused in the United States. Whether you are addicted to crystal meth…
How Addictive is Cocaine?Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 17, 2019Drugs and alcohol impact countless Americans each year. More than 40 million Americans ages 12 and older meet the criteria for a substance abuse disorder each year, making it one of the most common mental health disorders in the country. Drug overdoses are now the leading cause of accidental death, which was a major reason…
What Is Smart Recovery?Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 16, 2019If you have ever been in a drug or alcohol recovery program, you will likely have heard of AA (alcoholics anonymous) or NA (narcotics anonymous), but you may have never heard of SMART Recovery. What is SMART Recovery? SMART is an acronym that stands for self-management and recovery training. It is a peer-supported technique that…
Is Addiction Genetic?Addiction, Detox, Drug Addiction, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 14, 2019Wondering if addiction genetic is normal in this day and age. Genes are solely responsible for many outcomes like if you have cystic fibrosis, you have a gene mutation that gives you the disease. Addiction is a bit more complicated, and it involves genes that control the reward system and a person’s ability to understand…
Most Addictive DrugsDrug Addiction, Drug Information, Recovery, TherapiesBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 13, 2019Have you ever wondered what the most addictive drugs are? What classifies drugs as being the most addictive? It comes down to the amount that the drug activates the brains dopamine or reward system. When it comes to addiction, the drug plays a significant role, and the patient’s susceptibility to becoming addicted also plays a…
What Is Rehab Like?Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches RecoveryJuly 11, 2019If you have never attended rehab before you may understandably worry about what it is like. It’s difficult enough to recover from drug and alcohol abuse as a young person, and adding an unfamiliar environment to the mix can sometimes be a cause for anxiety. With this in mind, today we are taking the opportunity…
