For many people, binging happens on occasion – college graduation, a bachelorette party, or a trip out of town. However, binge drinking can have some serious consequences. Some of the binging's immediate consequences include underage drinking,...
Completing your addiction treatment program is the beginning of your recovery journey. It may also be the most difficult stage of your recovery as you transition from rehab back into your normal life. During this time, it is important to find as...
Dealing with everyday stress is a problem we all face, but some manage it better than others. Nevertheless, there are some excellent exercises for stress that will help you cope. Oceanfront Recovery can guide individuals through some general stress...
Substance abuse and PTSD often go hand-in-hand. Also, it's common for individuals to attempt to deal with the PTSD symptoms by turning to substances, such as drugs and alcohol. This form of self-medicating may help to briefly mask symptoms but...
Quitting any substance isn’t easy, but with the help of an addiction treatment center, you can get through successfully. As you go through drug rehab, however, you will have drug cravings. Therefore, it’s critical to know how to fight them so that...
Overcoming a drug addiction involves several steps. First, you go through the detox treatment to get rid of the toxins in your body, then you move forward with therapy and living a sober life. The second part is often more complicated than it...
Continued drug abuse may lead to long term adverse effects on the life and health of a user. Unfortunately, getting sober is a challenging process due to the substance withdrawal effects one may experience. Yet, the benefits of ceasing drug use are...
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a program created in 1953 to provide a safe space for anonymous addiction recovery. At the time of the founding, the body aimed at focusing on drug users addicted to narcotics. However, the program expanded, and it now...
Seasonal depression is a mood disorder that causes a person to feel depressed during specific seasons of the year. This condition may influence your mood, energy levels, appetite, and sleep. Seasonal depression mainly affects people during winter,...
During the early stages of recovery, most people are highly motivated to stay sober. However, maintaining sobriety is a psychologically and physically demanding endeavor. Sustaining your motivation is key to staying committed to your recovery....
