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...
A growing segment of addiction psychiatry, co-occurring disorders, or dual-diagnosis is emerging in addiction treatment facilities as an alternative to treatment plans that have historically focused on addiction. Living with an unidentified...
Many drugs are becoming increasingly accessible and even more worrying. Some illegal substances come from natural products, like plants, but designer drugs are developed in a laboratory. This article will examine some of the most common types of...
Young adults come across many different substances at a vulnerable age. Polysubstance abuse is not unusual, but it is heartbreaking. This article will explain what polysubstance abuse is, why it’s dangerous, and how to get help for yourself or a...
Many parents worry about underage drinking, and rightly so. A young adult’s brain is still developing, and alcohol can be more dangerous to a teenager than an adult. The following article will look at drinking and the brain, and the impact underage...
Alcohol addiction or what was once called alcoholism can happen to anyone, young or old, but it can be much more dangerous for the elderly. Elderly alcohol abuse is not uncommon, and it often goes hand in hand with another problem, like depression...
When consuming alcohol, it’s essential to understand the signs of alcohol poisoning. For instance, knowing the signs and what to do about them could save someone’s life. Oceanfront Recovery has the experience to help you learn how to recognize the...
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...
Talking about addiction to the family is challenging and can be upsetting. In other words, addiction and family are a difficult combination, but the following article will offer some advice on how to start talking about addiction with loved ones....
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