Emotions are a powerful thing. Whether the emotion is happiness or sadness, it has a drastic impact on one's day. When struggling with mental health, it is very easy for emotions to control one's thoughts or confuse one's feelings. Imagine going to...
As a component of your recovery, you may begin receiving individual counseling from a therapist using a technique called cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, for short. In cognitive-behavioral therapy, you will learn personal skills to cope with...
It can be hard for some people to put their lives on hold to get addiction treatment. Many people need to balance their treatment with their career, family, or education, making residential treatment an unrealistic option. Thankfully, most rehab...
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...
For many people, using THC products brings no more risk than the normal consumption of alcohol. Getting hold of THC is easier now since some states now legalize the medical and recreational use of marijuana and other THC products. That doesn’t mean...
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...
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...
There are no exact factors that determines who becomes addicted to alcohol or to other drugs, or whether a person progresses through the stages of addiction. Some people likely believe that they have a basic understanding of addiction to alcohol...
Anxiety is a common side effect of sobriety, and many people feel anxious, agitated, or even have panic attacks in the first days and months after quitting alcohol. Others originally turn to alcohol or drugs as a means of combating their anxiety,...
When you consider treatment, you likely have some questions regarding inpatient vs outpatient treatment. How do you know which option is the best choice for you? How do the professionals at treatment centers such as Oceanfront Recovery determine...
