The idea of people using drugs to self-medicate symptoms of mental illness is not new. They may turn to drugs for euphoric feelings that offset feelings of depression or use alcohol to make themselves feel less anxious in social situations....
The coronavirus, novel coronavirus, or COVID-19 all refer to a highly infectious disease that is spreading around the world. For many men and women, this disease is rightful terrifying. You may have older family members or those with compromised...
It’s hard to know when we’re showing concern or overstepping our bounds. But it’s hard to sit back and do nothing when you notice that someone you care about appears to be suffering. It may get to the point where you ask yourself, “Is my loved one...
Recently, stock market fluctuations, national-level quarantines, and lost work has led to many people experiencing more anxiety than ever. The imposed isolation in several cities also makes it difficult for people who feel anxious to go out and get...
Most people likely know the term OCD, yet likely do not know what the condition is, or the symptoms of it. What is OCD? What are the symptoms of the disorder? These are some questions that people often have about obsessive-compulsive disorder....
Mental illness affects millions of people across the U.S. Yet, many people do not reach out for treatment, have limited access to treatment, or do not realize that they need treatment. When a person receives treatment, it does not mean that the...
We all know, often from direct experience, that drinking alcohol and smoking cigarettes seem to go hand in hand. There is now scientific evidence that offers an explanation for this connection. Apparently smoking really does help you to be able to...
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...
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...
If you find yourself stressed out often, it might be time to try some stress management techniques. Using these techniques can come in handy and help avoid further stress that can lead to health problems, addiction relapses, or even relationship...
