Deciding to seek addiction treatment is often a deeply personal and challenging decision. Many people wrestle with feelings of doubt, confusion, or even fear, wondering if they truly need help or if their situation “really” warrants professional support. Questions like, “Is it time for rehab?” or “Do I actually need treatment?” are completely natural, especially…
Benzos, or Benzodiazepines, are psychoactive sedatives. They slow down brain functionality by enhancing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). This dulls the central nervous system to create a sense of calm. They are also highly addictive. Many people use benzos due to a prescription and develop a dependence due to the sedative effects. Due to the increasing prevalence…
In an increasingly competitive environment, young people feel the burden of competition and pressure to perform earlier and more intensely than ever. Unfortunately, this perception of intense competition, in conjunction with more and more young people receiving prescriptions for ADD and ADHD, is leading to an epidemic of stimulant addiction among college students. In…
Addiction is a chronic disease that stems from chemical dependence on drugs and alcohol. Overcoming addiction, like raising a child, can take a village. Many believe detox is the hardest part of recovery, but that is not the case. Many of the most challenging aspects of recovery come later. Fortunately, having a stable foundation of…
Concerns about going through drug and alcohol detox prevent many people from getting treatment for addiction disorders. The discomforts associated with withdrawal are real, but they shouldn’t be a barrier to your long-term health. With care from a drug detox center, they don’t have to be. Contact Oceanfront Recovery today at 877.279.1777 and find out…
Medication toxicity occurs when too much of a prescription drug builds up in a person’s bloodstream. Drug toxicity can be dangerous, causing long-term health effects and even death. Medically supervised drug and alcohol detox ensures a person with drug toxicity remains safe and comfortable as the medication is eliminated from their system. Call Oceanfront Recovery…
Paying for treatment shouldn’t be a priority concern when you’re struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, but unfortunately, it is a reality. At Oceanfront Recovery, we do our best to make payment easier by staying in-network with most major insurance providers, including Cigna. If you’re unsure what your policy will pay for, call Oceanfront Recovery…
For those who are struggling with addiction, the first step on the road to recovery is detox. Detoxification is the process of removing all traces of drugs and alcohol from the body, and it can be a difficult and uncomfortable experience. That’s why it’s important to find a medical detox center that can provide you…
Finding the treatment center that works for you can be difficult, especially if you’re looking for affordable rehab. When you’re struggling with a substance abuse disorder, it can feel like there are a million reasons not to seek treatment. However, this is just your addiction talking, and the truth is that there are plenty of…
When you’re working toward sobriety, you may find that some approaches work better than others. Every person has different needs, and different environmental and sociological factors impact every addiction, so it’s no secret that individualized treatment can be more successful. However, this doesn’t mean that every method of detox and recovery is safe or recommended.…