Suboxone and Subutex withdrawal can be extremely difficult. Subutex and Suboxone are forms of the synthetic opiate buprenorphine that was developed to help opiate addicts to end their addictions. The drug was intended to provide a safer and less-stigmatized alternative to methadone for opiate addicts. However, since buprenorphine is also an opiate, it is highly…
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Created by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, the 12 step program is arguably one of the oldest and well-known treatment programs today. Established as guidelines that were determined to be successful enough in their infancy so that other support groups dedicated to those with substance use disorder adopted them. The Basics Of The 12 Step Program Many people…
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Like many people, your doctor may have prescribed Percocet to help you deal with chronic or acute pain. Upon your first use of the drug, you may have experienced a Percocet high. This can include feelings of sleepiness and euphoria. Not everyone who takes the drug will experience a Percocet high, but for those who…
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Counseling has been around for a while, and there are many different types. When treating issues that involve the mind and body, you can take a mind-based approach, a medical-based approach, or a combination of both. Psychiatrists, for example, can prescribe medicine and often do in conjunction with any therapy they provide their patients. Psychotherapy…
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Drug addiction can take over your life and make it a scary and frightening situation. Rehab can help you beat this substance abuse but often requires a little help to master. Thankfully, you can enhance your recovery from addiction in many ways. The following steps all make it possible to walk away from addiction for…
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A stimulant works on the central nervous system to increase cognitive function or alertness. Stimulants can be illicit substances, such as cocaine, or prescription medications. These drugs are taken orally, injected, or snorted. Many people use some form of stimulants every day. For example, caffeine in coffee and nicotine found in cigarettes are both considered…
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For many people, experimenting with heroin came on the heels of getting accidentally addicted to prescription painkillers. When they could no longer get a prescription from their doctor, or their insurance would no longer pay for it, they turned to heroin in order to get relief from their pain. In addition to that relief, though,…
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For anyone dealing with addiction issues, life can be stressful. Figuring out how to get help, admitting that you need treatment, and other concerns are all part of the problem. But we can help. At Oceanfront Recovery, you can get past speed drug effects and other addiction problems. We want to be the ones to…
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In drug rehab, there are several types of therapies used to help people overcome this health challenge. Two of the most popular therapies are cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). These talk therapies have a long history in the drug rehab field and are also driven by evidence of successful results. Hence,…
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When you need individual addiction care that’s right for you, come to us at Oceanfront Recovery. We offer a small and intimate setting for your treatment, so you can get the support and treatment you really need to get better. We know that there are certain treatments that work. But we also know that everyone…
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