What is methadone?

What Is Methadone and How Is It Used?

Detox, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

Methadone has been around for decades. Its original use was to treat severe pain. However, in the last several decades, physicians have used it to treat people who are withdrawing from heroin or other narcotic drugs. What is methadone? It is a powerful opioid medication that has the ability to help those through the drug…

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What are Gabapentin Addiction Symptoms?

Drug Addiction, Drug Information, RelapseBy Beaches Recovery

Addiction rates are reaching record levels in the United States, and opiate abuse have resulted in a public health emergency. Overdoses are the leading cause of accidental death in the United States, making addiction more dangerous than ever. Gabapentin, a common medication used to treat seizures and opiate withdrawal symptoms, is becoming more widely abused.…

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Does Depression Ever Go Away?

Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Beaches Recovery

Depression is one of the most common and well-known mental health disorders in the country. While everyone experiences sadness and depleted moods, for those with this severe mental health disorder, prolonged periods of severe sadness can make it difficult to function. Many people struggling with depression ask themselves does depression ever go away. While symptoms…

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Can You Die From Cocaine Withdrawal?

Addiction, Addiction>Drug Addiction, Drug & Alcohol RehabBy Beaches Recovery

If you or someone you love is struggling through the pains of cocaine withdrawal, it’s normal to wonder, “Can cocaine withdrawal kill you?” If you’re struggling through the sweating, intense cravings associated with cocaine withdrawal, you’re not alone. In the very worst of withdrawals, you may even feel suicidal or have other thoughts of harming…

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What are the Signs of Being Dope Sick?

Drug Addiction, RehabilitationBy Beaches Recovery

When dealing with substance addiction, it’s important to learn the terminology. It’s not uncommon for people to refer to certain drugs or conditions in some different ways. For instance, marijuana goes by several different street names—weed, pot, bud and Mary Jane. Dope sick is a term that has been around for years. People may not…

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What are Dabs?

Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Rehab, Drug AddictionBy Beaches Recovery

Dabs are a type of marijuana concentrate. Addicts use them because they can offer a more potent high than smoking marijuana. However, some people suffer adverse effects from smoking dabs.How popular are dabs? According to a recent study, about 7% of Americans have tried dabbing. Of those who have tried it, about half say they…

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Effects of a Whippet Addiction

Controlled Substances, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

Inhalant and whippet addiction can cause damaging consequences, including death. Whippets are one of the most popular inhalants. Nitrous oxide, which is a gas that is frequently used as an anesthesia medication in clinical settings, is also used in products like canned whipped cream. When inhaled in large amounts, whippets produce intense intoxication.Inhalants are a…

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Mixing Adderall and Alcohol

Alcohol Addiction, Drug Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

According to new research conducted by John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, emergency room visits due to Adderall abuse have spiked dramatically in young adults in the last several years. However, the study also found that prescriptions for the medication hadn’t increased. College-age adults are obtaining the medication from family or friends, which accounts…

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Is Weed Legal in Florida?

Addiction, Drug InformationBy Beaches Recovery

As legal marijuana use gains support in the US, it’s becoming complicated to understand the laws of each state. In some eighteen states at this time, recreational pot use is legal. It’s only medical marijuana that people can use legally in 37 states. In the remaining states, a number of local governments are currently considering…

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