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3 Ways to Quit Cocaine Addiction & Get Help

Cocaine is an addictive, illegal stimulant that produces a feeling of euphoria. It is addictive and destructive. Cocaine addiction involves many physical and psychological ailments and is challenging to overcome. Nonetheless, by getting cocaine addiction help, anyone can recover and rediscover a sober, productive life.Learn more about cocaine addiction treatment in California by calling Oceanfront…

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Benzo Addiction Symptoms and Warning Signs

Benzos, short for benzodiazepines, are a class of sedative drugs. Using them provides a calming, relaxing effect. They are most often used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders. These sedtives also have some application in addressing alcohol use disorder during withdrawal. They are also potentially addictive if misused. They are responsible for a large portion…

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5 Effective Ways to Help Someone With Adderall Addiction

Adderall is a prescription medication commonly used to treat ADHD and sleep disorders. It sharpens attention and boosts energy. Adderall prescriptions help thousands of people every year live better lives. Unfortunately, Adderall is also ripe for misuse. Miusing Adderall can easily lead to Adderall addiction. People who struggle with Adderall addiction often need professional help…

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What Is Codependency?

You’ve likely heard of the term codependency. But what is codependency? What causes codependency? What is the link between codependency and addiction? Looking for addiction and mental health treatment near you? Oceanfront Recovery’s treatment center in Laguna Beach, California, treats people with drugs or alcohol and mental health issues. Our clients often have codependency issues…

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12-Step Recovery: Why It Works

12-Step recovery programs focus on taking a newcomer through a series of steps so they can experience a spiritual awakening and develop a relationship with a higher power of their own understanding as a means of achieving and maintaining sobriety. The 12-Step recovery program began with Alcoholics Anonymous but has proven to be so effective…

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Delusions and Self-Deception in Addiction

People often quote the phrase, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” The insanity of addiction and alcoholism, however, can be somewhat different. Many of us were fully aware of the consequences of our using. Whether it’s the harms we would cause ourselves and others, the chaos and unmanageability…

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What is Medically Assisted Detox?

The first step toward sobriety is often detoxifying the body of any traces of drugs or alcohol. This is done in order to break one’s physical dependence and pave the way for rehab treatment. Some drugs, like alcohol and opioids, create such strong physical dependence that one must receive medical support throughout the process to…