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…
Healthy sleep patterns are crucial in early sobriety. Developing a routine around our sleep cycles makes it easier for us to reap the benefits of our time asleep. The benefits of healthy sleep patterns cannot be understated. They are a vital component of a healthy lifestyle and are essential for folks in recovery.At Oceanfront Recovery’s…
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…
Early recovery is a time when our emotions return and may even be heightened for a period of time. We spent so much time deadening our emotional natures with drugs and alcohol, that it is only natural that we will begin to feel a strong resurgence of emotion in sobriety. One such emotion, empathy, often…
We used drugs and alcohol as a way of coping with the discomfort of the outside world. Rarely could we enter into any social situation without being under the influence of substances. We felt safe and protected in a cloud of intoxication. Eventually, however, we found ourselves isolating and entirely unable to face the outside…
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…
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,…
When we were in active addiction or suffering other mental health issues, we rarely cared about exercise or getting out into nature. When we enter into sobriety and are in the process of healing, however, hiking can be a great way to improve our physical and mental health. Hiking provides the aerobic exercise we need…
Mental health awareness is key for addiction treatment. No matter what stage you are at in your recovery, it is important to prioritize your mental health. Developing and maintaining healthy mental health can help prevent relapse, build strong relationships, and increase overall well-being.Mental health services are available to provide individuals with the treatment and resources…
Group therapy benefits folks in many ways. Many of us were unfamiliar with therapy and wary about discussing our personal problems with someone else. Group therapy, specifically, seems like an intimidating prospect—not only are we disclosing personal information about our problems with one person, but we are discussing them with a room full of strangers.…