by Keenen Diamond | Dec 5, 2018 | Addiction News, Drug Abuse, Opioid Addiction, Q&A, Substance Abuse
Research indicates that drug use can be linked to a number of negative stimulants that can range from depression and loneliness to peer pressure, self medication, and casual recreation. In some cases, individuals can even be predisposed to use drugs based on their...
by Keenen Diamond | Dec 4, 2018 | Addiction News, Addiction Treatment, Drug Abuse, Life in Recovery, Opioid Addiction, Q&A, Relapse and Recovery, Substance Abuse
Substance addiction is a disease that forces your brain to seek pleasure from something that does your body an incredible amount of harm and has absolutely no upside, save the fleeting feeling of euphoria that soon becomes weaker and weaker as your body begins to...
by Keenen Diamond | Apr 26, 2018 | Blog, Life in Recovery, Treatment
Oceanfront Recovery proudly announces that it has received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Care Accreditation. A symbol of quality and compliance, this tremendous honor demonstrates that the Oceanfront Recovery program upholds the...
by Keenen Diamond | Dec 2, 2017 | Blog, Life in Recovery
Many men and women recovering from addiction to drugs and alcohol choose to engage in 12-Step recovery groups. These groups provide a pathway to sobriety as well as a sense of community. We are encouraged to develop relationships within the fellowship of our choosing...
by Keenen Diamond | Nov 30, 2017 | Blog, Life in Recovery
There are many mind-altering chemicals that provide seemingly similar effects as narcotics, but are often just as, if not more, dangerous than illegal drugs. Often, these drugs exist in a grey area of legality and are readily available at gas station and convenience...
