Part Two of an Ongoing Series Last month, we brought you part one of an ongoing series featuring our clinical director, Brian Dunphey, and the way Brian uses movies to connect with clients and to elucidate key concepts of recovery. In the first entry, we discussed The Lion King, a history of trauma, and the…
Together, We Can Save Lives We’re currently in the middle of National Suicide Prevention Week, which began on September 8th and runs until the 14th. As you all know, Ocean Recovery specializes in treating substance abuse and eating disorders. What you may not know is that suicide is that tenth leading cause of death in…
High Time to Speak Some Truths In 2016, California legalized possession and use of recreational marijuana and on January 1st, 2018, began to allow legal sales. Since that’s coming up on almost a year and a half ago, I’d say it’s high time to speak some truths about weed. However, before I get started, I…
Destruction at the Molecular Level As we’ve mentioned in earlier blogs, when we’re out running amok and drinking or drugging, most of us aren’t getting proper nutrition. A lot of that comes down to neglecting our daily responsibilities. We’re often too loaded to remember to eat or just don’t have the stomach for it. However,…
Traveling While Sober You’ve put in the work and now you’ve got some sober time under your belt. You’ve saved up some cash and you’re ready to take that vacation that you’ve always wanted. However, you’re feeling a little skittish about stepping out into a strange place on your own. And that feeling multiplies when…
Getting Back into the Swing of Things Early recovery is a time of complete chaos, or at least, it was for me. The impenetrable brain fog, the almost complete lack of sleep, and the previously suppressed or numbed feelings returning to sharp focus can make those first weeks of sobriety almost unbearable. This is why…
Home (and Sober) for the Holidays You came out to California to get sober. You developed a rapport with your therapists and put their suggestions into action. You built a solid fellowship in recovery with clients in process groups and folks at meetings. Everything had been going swimmingly until the calendar turned and you realized…
The symptoms that accompany oxycodone abuse are extreme. In fact, thousands of people die each year from abusing prescription pain pills, including this substance. With that said, people need to know about some shocking oxycodone addiction symptoms. Spotting these symptoms in loved ones is a sign that they need professional help. What Is Oxycodone? Oxycodone…
The opioid epidemic in America has become one of the primary topics of discussion when it comes to substance abuse problems. Of course, a proper understanding of opioids and their effects is helpful when learning more about the severity of this issue. What Are Opioid Drugs? Opioid medications are a class of prescription drugs doctors…
Addiction is a problem with which millions of people in the United States struggle. Although you may have an idea of what addiction is, you might not know the addiction definition. Learning more can help you understand how and why this issue develops. The Addiction Definition According to The American Society of Addiction Medicine, addiction…