Resources
At Ocean Recovery we want everyone to have access to information about addiction and mental health. Request a CallbackIn this section of the website, we aim to educate our website visitors about alcoholism. There exists much misinformation about the subject of alcoholism, and in this section of the website, we aim to put some of this misinformation to bed.
We also wish to educate you about the dangers of excessive drinking. This guide is written in easy-to-understand language and it’s very much aimed at those who have very little knowledge about alcoholism.
Ocean Recovery Centre has many resources on drug addiction and alcohol addiction.
Please use the links above to access these resources. If you would like further information please call us on 01253 847 553 or fill in our contact form.
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Alcohol Addiction Resources
At Ocean Recovery we have created a selection of great resources for anyone struggling with alcohol addiction. Either yourself or a loved one.
Drug Addiction Resources
At Ocean Recovery we have created a selection of great resources for anyone struggling with drug addiction. Either yourself or a loved one.
Online Assessments
We have created a selection of online assessments to gauge whether you need to access professional help.
These assessments are not to be used as a diagnosis, they are purely for guidance.
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Symptoms of Alcohol Abuse And Steps To Start Recovery
Whilst alcohol is a legal substance, which has been accepted as a strong part of our culture here in the UK, it’s also a highly addictive and dangerous drug. There’s a fine line between normalised consumption and abuse, showing how impactful alcohol can be as a drug of choice. Found to cause severe symptoms, consequences and damages, alcoholism is one of the most diagnosed habitual conditions. Linked to poor
How To Start A Conversation On Addiction
Most people will feel undereducated or will worry about helping a loved one through addiction. Understandably it’s a difficult commitment to make and work through. It will likely be new to you, causing anxieties about what to do and not to do whilst supporting them. It can feel rewarding yet can also feel like you’re walking on eggshells. The best
Can Stress Cause Addiction?
It’s a day-to-day feeling which affects people differently. Stress can be a mild feeling, fully manageable once the stressor passes. It can however be an engulfing feeling, diagnosed as chronic stress. For most, mild stress can be managed through positive coping strategies and management techniques. It can pass by without resulting in damages or further
The Impact Substance Abuse Has On Our Mental Health
In most cases, positives are however abrupt, soon turning into negative consequences. Yet at the moment, drugs can offer elevating and rewarding feelings, for both individuals with and without pre-existing mental health issues. Drugs and alcohol tap into the internal reward circuit. The impact the central nervous system and how the brain communicates with the
Social Media Addiction – Tips To Help
Worldwide, 4.66 billion people log into social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat, every single day. Though using social media has its pros, such as providing us with the ability to keep in contact with our loved ones, there are also many downsides to social media usage. As we spend an increasing amount of time
How to Support a Loved One with Addiction
Watching a loved one deteriorate through drug and alcohol abuse can be extremely tough. An addiction is a highly engulfing condition, which can unpredictably impact health, behaviours, decisions, and actions. Due to this, it’s normal for your relationship and perceptions to change. Although your relationship may be damaged or may feel under pressure, and although
5 Reasons To Live Life Free From Addiction
As a nation, we drink more alcohol now than ever before. Drug consumption has also drastically increased, with more than 1 in 11 adults admitting to taking drugs at least once a year. Sadly, consuming larger quantities of alcohol and administering drugs harms our physical and psychological health and contributes to an increase in the
Gambling Addiction: The Signs And Symptoms
Compulsive gambling is recognised as a behavioural addiction, which is displayed through uncontrollable behaviours and physical choices. Whilst signs of behavioural addictions are physical, psychological associations, symptoms and problems are also common, especially through a gambling addiction. Gambling addiction is diagnosed where risky gambling activity takes its toll, even when consequences arise. For most, compulsive
Is Addiction a Mental Illness?
You don’t have to go back too far to find a time when substance misuse and destructive behaviour patterns were seen purely as a matter of choice. People who developed a drug or alcohol addiction were generally seen as weak-willed or degenerate. Now with advances in medical science we are able to observe the actual
Can I Go To Rehab With Depression?
Depression is a mental health condition that can develop autonomously through an emotional influence, can be pre-existing through genetics, or can be a co-occurring disorder through a dual diagnosis. Displayed through low, fluctuating, irrational and rollercoaster-like signs and symptoms, depression is a condition that can engulf day to day life, can cause behavioural and personality
