Ocean Hills blogs & resources

Routines gently replace chaos with care. In early recovery, Ocean Hills staff will stress why routines are crucial and people often ask us why that is necessary. The answer is simple: When you are already dealing with cravings , emotional ups and downs, fatigue and major life changes, the idea of adding structure can feel unnecessary, restrictive or even overwhelming. At Ocean Hills, we know that thoughtful, flexible routines are one of the most powerful foundations for long

Rapid transformational therapy gently yet powerfully accesses the subconscious mind to uncover deeply buried patterns that can influence daily life. Rapid transformational therapy is one of the modalities used in the therapeutic programme  of recovery at Ocean Hills . So what is rapid transformational therapy at Ocean Hills, and how does it help you stay sober? Rapid transformational therapy (RTT) is a hybrid hypnotherapy approach that has been developed in therapeutic commun

The beauty of rehab is that guests get to step out of their life and have a complete break from their situation, including people, places and things that might be obstacles to getting sober. Leading up to rehab, your life may be in a state of chaos. Both you and your loved ones can be swept up in the crisis of addiction and are usually focused on getting into a rehab such as Ocean Hills as soon as possible. But although people often know that rehab is what they need to suppo

If alcohol is controlling your life, you're probably aware there are good reasons for stopping drinking, and stopping for good.

We are not peer-support or volunteer-led, like some other 12-step alcohol and drug rehabs. Our staff are specialist clinicians.

Drinking dreams be scary but can be can serve as an important reminder to double down on self-care in sobriety.

Every week, our Ocean Hills community of guests who have completed the live-in programme meet online to support each other.

Most privately-run rehabs – like Ocean Hills Detox and Rehabilitation – are run ‘inhouse’, which means you live at the facility for a while.

Alcohol dealt with everything sad, bad, mad and glad in my life. It was my lover and best friend but it was an abusive relationship.

How to stay sober with self care.

What happens when you detox from alcohol

As each holiday rolls around, people are in a mood to celebrate. But could it be possible we are staring down the barrel of substance abuse

Your drinking is making you feel dark, depressed and hopeless. There seems no way out. You've reached what is known as a rock bottom.

Ocean Hills provide a premium service with shorter wait times than public rehabs, which can have wait times of several months or more.

Admitting to yourself that you have a drinking problem is hard. Telling others is harder. Should you tell them you're struggling?

Andrew McGarrol is the Consulting Clinical Director to the Ocean Hills Team.

Helping people get and stay sober with our professional, experienced qualified team is what we love to do.

Tools for staying sober brought to you by the team of clinicians at Ocean Hills.

Studies show that yoga is effective in helping to alleviate some effects of addiction, such as depression & anxiety.

Art as a therapeutic medium has long been used for people living with addiction and mental health issues.