by Scoffin | May 5, 2020 | Addiction, Uncategorized
We are Currently Open and Accepting Patients Due to the impact of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, Free By The Sea is taking steps to be proactive in ensuring that we are taking every precaution and following infection control procedures to help keep our patients & staff... by Scoffin | Mar 4, 2020 | Addiction, Relapse Prevention
Three Reasons Why Honesty in Recovery is Important Honesty is the most respected moral characteristics of all. Honesty isn’t just about telling the truth. Rather, it’s about being real with yourself and showing up authentically. Honesty in recovery... by Scoffin | Feb 29, 2020 | Addiction Recovery Center, Addiction Treatment, Relapse Prevention, Residential Treatment
10 Most Common Addiction Relapse Triggers There are some people who believe relapse is automatically part of the recovery process. In other words, relapse is inevitable. While relapse is definitely a concern, we want to reassure you that relapse does not have to be... by Free by the Sea | Dec 15, 2019 | Addiction Treatment, Drug Abuse
While the entire nation is battling the opioid epidemic, Kitsap County still battles its own methamphetamine epidemic. For years, Washington has been the state with the highest number of meth lab busts. According to a community survey conducted in 2002, drug abuse was... by Free by the Sea | Nov 15, 2019 | Addiction Treatment
Many believe that addiction is a result of lacking willpower. However, with scientific studies and mass amounts of research, it is proven that addiction is much more than simply choosing to use a drug. It’s about how substances affect the brain’s function and... by Free by the Sea | Oct 15, 2019 | Addiction, Drug Abuse
Alaska is known for its gorgeous landscape, bustling seafood industry, and historic native tribes. However, with each new year, Alaska is becoming more known for its problems. Specifically, the impact of addiction and the opioid epidemic. When more people are aware of... by Free by the Sea | Sep 15, 2019 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery Center
During treatment, you’re bound to hear someone say that once someone is an addict, they are always an addict. But, does this mean every individual struggling with addiction will never fully gain recovery? While the saying holds true, it’s not something that should put... by Free by the Sea | Aug 15, 2019 | Alcoholism, Drug Abuse
Too often, people think that recovery is simply stopping the use of drugs or alcohol. However, recovery is much more than that. When a person stops the use of drugs or alcohol without ever identifying what provoked drug abuse in the first place, they are more likely... by Free by the Sea | Jul 15, 2019 | Addiction Recovery Center, Addiction Treatment
Unfortunately, while the goal of addiction treatment is to gain sobriety, most individuals who enter treatment will relapse. That’s because there is no magic pill for addiction. While treatment is effective in helping individuals establish a lifestyle free of... by Free by the Sea | Jun 28, 2019 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery Center, Drug Abuse
With the number of deaths our nation is experiencing due to the opioid epidemic, it’s hard to not assume that opioids are dangerous. And, they are. But, opioids are still and will continue to be a staple in how the medical industry treats pain. This is because they...
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