What comes to mind when you hear the word “drugs?” How much do you know about drugs beyond the headlines? Have you used substances but dismissed the idea of having a problem with drugs? What would your reaction be if you found out someone you cared...
Residential treatment is an option for people that have substance use disorders, mental health disorders, or dual diagnosis disorders. One of the benefits of residential treatment is that it offers the comprehensive tools that are needed for...
There are no exact factors that determines who becomes addicted to alcohol or to other drugs, or whether a person progresses through the stages of addiction. Some people likely believe that they have a basic understanding of addiction to alcohol...
Heroin is a highly addictive opioid drug that is so potent that it often results in emergency department visits for overdoses. The drug results in thousands of deaths in the U.S. every year. Heroin addiction leads to both short-term and long-term...
Cocaine use puts users at risk for dangerous consequences, and even death. Some people fail to recognize the signs of cocaine addiction, while others continue using in spite of their addiction to cocaine. The treatment professionals at Oceanfront...
Understanding meth withdrawal symptoms requires an understanding of how meth affects a person, and the signs of meth addiction. When a person exhibits withdrawal symptoms, they likely did not anticipate those symptoms, the same as they did not...
Everyone knows Alcoholics Anonymous but fewer are aware of Al-Anon, a sister support group intended for the loved ones of those suffering from alcoholism. Al-Anon is a support group designed to help the friends and family members of alcoholics...
Understanding the signs of Xanax addiction requires understanding why it is prescribed, and the powerful risk of Xanax abuse. People with a Xanax addiction need to know how to choose an ideal treatment program to help with their specific addiction...
Substance use disorders and mental illness affect people of all backgrounds, from homeless individuals to blue-collar workers, to high-level executives, and other professionals. The highly-qualified staff at Oceanfront Recovery understands that...
One of the most important decisions an addict can make is to choose what rehab to go to. In addition to wanting to find the right fit, there is the cost to consider. For many of us, this is a very large expense, so you want to make sure you choose...
