Does the idea of public speaking tie your stomach up in knots? Do sweet words from loved ones leave you with a lump in your throat? Have you ever worried yourself sick? If so, then you’ve experienced the power of the mind-body connection. Whether we are consciously aware of it or not, the relationship between…
Depression affects your mental health as well as your physical health. The symptoms of depression can have a negative impact on motivation and happiness, and the negative thoughts and moods can fuel self-medication with drugs and alcohol that can turn into an addiction. The reality of depression reveals the importance of a depression treatment program for…
Dealing with anxiety is difficult. But having to deal with anxiety and depression at the same time can be even more challenging and complex. When substance use disorder, addiction to drugs or alcohol, is added to the mix, healing from any of the conditions can be daunting. Many people with anxiety or depression self-medicate with…
Opening Up the Conversation About Drugs & Alcohol One way to have effective, meaningful conversations with your teen about addiction is by discussing the topic early. If you wait until you notice the signs of substance abuse to talk with them, it may already be too late. You want to keep the conversation with your…
Talk therapy helps millions of people worldwide, and it is a fundamental part of any addiction recovery program. It can be uncomfortable attending therapy, but there are so many benefits, it’s essential to try. At Oceanfront Recovery, our experienced counselors and therapists conduct one-on-one therapy and other forms of talk therapy designed to help clients…
If you’re a recovering alcoholic – whether you’re early in your recovery or have many years of sobriety under your belt – cravings are likely going to be a part of your experience. Cravings aren’t easy. In fact, for some, it may be hard to identify a craving, especially for those who are new to…
The 12 step approach to recovery is a concept that has been around for over 70 years. Addiction treatment centers in California regularly adopt the 12 steps because of how effective they have been in helping individuals recover from addiction. Each treatment center has its own way of integrating the 12 steps into its programs.…
Do you need empowerment to stop a self-destructive substance abuse habit? Maybe you’ve tried rehab before but were disappointed in the results. A women’s recovery center may very well succeed where other types of facilities failed. What do you need to know about this treatment model today? Learn more about the advantage of a women’s…
Teen addiction has been a problem in America for generations. One would think we, as a nation, could figure out how to better educate our teens about the danger of drug abuse. Unfortunately, the appeal of using drugs to escape the pressures of life is more powerful than our warnings. That leaves us with only…
Before entering Los Angeles opiate rehab, you need to overcome the physiological addiction. Detox centers in Los Angeles want to assist. What should you look for? Most importantly, how do you transfer from medical to clinical care? How Detox Prepares You for Rehab At an opiate addiction treatment center, you overcome psychological addiction. Therapists help…