by Keenen Diamond | May 29, 2018 | Life in Recovery, Love and Relationships
In early sobriety, we are always looking for ways to improve our mental health. According to research, one of the best ways to improve our wellbeing is simply by being kind to others. Most recovery programs place importance on helping others as a means of maintaining...
by Keenen Diamond | May 21, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Q&A
Dextromethorphan (DXM) is a synthetic drug used as a cough suppressant in many over-the-counter medications. When used at recommended dosage levels, DXM has few adverse effects. DXM is subject to abuse, however, and causes a variety of severe side effects at higher...
by Keenen Diamond | May 10, 2018 | Alternative Therapy, Health and Wellness
Meditation is a great way to let go off the stress and anxiety that weighs you down. When we meditate, we effectively pull ourselves up from patterns of negative thinking and feel ready to take on the day. It may seem difficult in early sobriety to sit with our own...
by Keenen Diamond | Apr 27, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Life in Recovery
When we were in active addiction, we relied on drugs and alcohol to control our moods. Upon entering into a life of sobriety, however, we find that there have been natural ways to lift our mood all along. The food we eat has a direct effect on how we feel, and we can...
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...