Woman confronts her friend on the couch as she tells her how to help someone with PTSD

How to Help Someone With PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health condition following a traumatic experience. PTSD is a complex condition to manage for both the person with the issue and their loved ones. Learning how to help someone with PTSD is an integral part of supporting someone you care about. You are not there to solve…

Woman smiles while talking to peers in OCD treatment

What Is OCD Treatment?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD for short, is a type of mental health disorder characterized by obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are invasive thought patterns. The compulsions are the behaviors a person engages in to alleviate the distress they feel due to the obsessions. It’s an unfortunately common joke in society that people who are particular, detail-oriented,…

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What Does DBT Stand For in Therapy?

DBT is a common acronym in the mental health and substance misuse treatment world. What does DBT stand for? The abbreviation means dialectical behavior therapy, which focuses on how individuals interact with their environment and others. Dialectical behavior therapy is a cognitive-behavioral treatment approach that combines traditional talk therapy techniques with mindfulness and acceptance strategies.…

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How Is OCD Treated?

When obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is untreated, symptoms can worsen and interfere with normal functioning. The condition is defined by a cycle of obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are unwanted thoughts or images that trigger negative feelings. Compulsions are behaviors that people engage in to alleviate the negative feelings they get from their obsessions. People who have…

Man puts hands up to face as he struggles to find coping skills for anxiety

What Are The Coping Skills For Anxiety?

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can wreak havoc on a person’s daily life. It can make it difficult to concentrate, complete tasks, interact with others, and even leave the house. The physical effects of anxiety can range from headaches and nausea to chest pains and rapid heart rate.Fortunately, various treatments are available…

Person rubs face as they feel the link between drug use and brain damage

The Link Between Drug Use and Brain Damage

Drug addiction is a complex condition that can change how the brain functions. Prolonged drug use alters the chemistry and structure of the brain and can lead to severe consequences for the individual. As addiction often stems from altered brain function, it is crucial for those seeking treatment to understand the link between drug use…

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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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The Mental and Physical Benefits of Sunshine

Recovery is a time of healing. In our addictions, we cared little for the natural world and rarely had time to sit outside and soak up the benefits of sunshine. Early sobriety is the perfect time to embrace the gifts of the natural world, and it turns out, simply being outdoors in sunlight can provide…

Man exhibiting critical thinking in recovery

What are the Benefits of Critical Thinking in Recovery?

Critical thinking is not necessarily what you think it is. It is not even a radical concept or idea that is new but the truth is recovery tends to involve a lot of emotion and less thinking. If you are in an addiction recovery program, you are dealing with lots of changes, new routines, friends,…

Man with head in hand, struggling with meth abuse

What Is Crystal Meth?

What is crystal meth, and what types of meth are dangerous? If you or someone you love has a meth addiction, help is available. High-quality meth rehab in Laguna Beach is available.Meth rehab at Oceanfront Recovery is a person-first affair. We recognize that most addictions exist as a symptom of deeper issues. We’re committed to…