how addictive is cocaine

How Addictive is Cocaine?

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

Drugs 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…

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What Is Smart Recovery?

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

If 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…

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Is Addiction Genetic?

Addiction, Detox, Drug Addiction, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Wondering 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…

some of the most addictive drugs

Most Addictive Drugs

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Recovery, TherapiesBy Beaches Recovery

Have 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…

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What Is Rehab Like?

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

If 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…

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Tramadol Addiction Symptoms

Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, Drug Information, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Not all addictions are to illegal drugs. In the case of tramadol addiction, someone is more likely to get it over the pharmacists counter. However, this is one of the tougher addictions to treat that we have seen here at Beaches Recovery.  The toughest part is convincing someone that they have a problem in the…

woman is trying to quit heroin cold turkey.

Quitting Heroin Cold Turkey

Detox, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

If you are suffering from an addiction to heroin you may have asked yourself this question: can I quit heroin cold turkey? There may even be people in your life who have encouraged this course of action, but you should think twice. There are many reasons why it is a terrible idea to quit heroin…

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What To Do If Someone Overdoses

Addiction, Drug Addiction, Recovery, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

If people that you know and love or your yourself are doing drugs or binge drinking, it is good to know what to do if someone overdoses. A drug overdose, or heroin overdose symptoms, is actually a brain injury; during an overdose, there is not enough oxygen reaching the brain. This causes unconsciousness and could result…

Woman wondering why do doctors prescribe opioids

Why Do Doctors Prescribe Opioids?

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, Prescription DrugsBy Beaches Recovery

Opioid addiction rates have drastically increased in the United States, with opioid abuse and overdoses rising to record levels. With opioid addiction becoming a public health emergency, you may be wondering why do doctors prescribe opioids?While opioids are widely abused in the United States, they are still the most effective way to treat and manage…

Woman who is unaware of the dangers of vaping marijuana

The Dangers of Vaping Marijuana

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Marijuana is one of the most widely used recreational drugs in the United States. While recreational marijuana use is relatively common, the risks with marijuana use have increased in recent years as purity has risen substantially. THC is the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, which is responsible for its mind-altering effects.Over the past decade, THC…