While you may get what alcoholism is and what it does to your body, many people don’t always show the signs or know the risk factors. Alcoholism or what is now called alcohol use disorder or alcohol addiction, like any disease, can affect anyone at any time. However, there are some common risk factors to…
Addiction takes its toll on the body. One way it does so is by disrupting sleep patterns. Depending on the substance abuse one is struggling with, individuals can find themselves sleeping too much, experiencing distressed or erratic sleep, or suffer from insomnia. All of these put undue stress upon the body that has been known…
For individuals struggling with a substance use disorder, whether drugs or alcohol, recovery takes time. Even when an individual finds treatment and is able to heal from the disease of addiction, they still need support to maintain their sobriety. One way to work at staying sober is through practicing holistic therapies like yoga. Understanding the…
Addiction psychiatry focuses on treating addiction to chemical substances, including alcohol, prescription, and illegal drugs. This is accomplished through psychological therapy and closely monitored medications. Addiction psychiatrists are specialists in the field of addiction. Psychiatrists are physicians specializing and treating psychiatric disorders such as depression, PTSD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and more. What is The History…
Withdrawal symptoms are prevalent when a person stops taking drugs or alcohol after using it for some time. Most of the time, those symptoms improve within a few days to up to two weeks. Yet, some people experience more intense and longer-lasting symptoms, which is called post-acute withdrawal symptoms. At Oceanfront Recovery, we can treat…
Addiction recovery is possible when you choose to seek help. At Oceanfront Recovery in Laguna Beach, California, we offer a range of services to get you back on the right track. Whether you need detox because you are actively abusing substances or looking for a short-term rehabilitation program, we will match you with the right…
At Oceanfront Recovery in Laguna Beach, California, we understand that some people want to be in a gender-specific rehab program for recovery. This means that you would go to a program with people of the same gender, taking away some of the complexities that can arise when there are people of both genders in a…
As the holidays approach, you need to be prepared to handle the triggers that you may experience. Few holidays cause as many addiction triggers as New Year’s Eve. Spending time with the wrong people or ending up a social event with alcohol can easily derail your addiction recovery efforts. So, if you are going to…
If you are in recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction, managing stress during the holidays is crucial to avoiding a relapse. Although the holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, a packed schedule, family conflict, financial problems, or seasonal depression can lead to anxiety and stress. This, in turn, can…
Many of the top alcohol and drug treatment programs are co-ed. In other words, in residential treatment, men and women reside in the same facility. While this may surprise some, it may be helpful to understand that at top residential treatment programs such as Oceanfront Recovery in Laguna Beach, privacy and safety is always a…