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Art therapy at Ocean Hills
Art as a therapeutic medium has long been used for people living with addiction and mental health issues.
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Living a lie with alcohol
When you're abusing alcohol, it can feel like you're living a double life when you're pretending to be something you're not.
Why it's a danger not to know yourself
A journey of getting to know yourself People who don’t understand addiction might tell you, just learn to love yourself and then you...
Anna: “I've never felt this sense of peace and happiness."
“I was full-on drinking every night and often in the morning, when I’d start drinking again. I’d wake up in the morning and still be holding
Alcohol: Can't Live With It, Can't Live Without It
If you're worried about your drinking, call Elaine on 027 573 7744 for a confidential chat.
Ocean Hills staff: Jan Ellis – nurturing & supporting people in sobriety
Staring down the barrel of alcoholism is a professional experience that doesn’t faze Jan Ellis these days, but it was a challenging part...
Ocean Hill staff: Liz Webster – walking the walk of sobriety & giving back to people with addiction
On weekends, guests at Ocean Hills follow a more relaxed recovery routine from the busy, therapy-focused weekdays. Yoga, nature walks,...
When Dry July doesn't cut the drinking problem
*Jenny has always liked a drink. Like a lot of Kiwis, she loved a few beers and wines on a Friday and was partial to an espresso martini...
My stay at Ocean Hills: Change was needed to hang onto my life and family
Here is Marie' story, documented in a 5-star Google review of Ocean Hills: A life of binge drinking for 32 years – and most recently...
Why 'California Sober' didn't work for me
When I was slipping and sliding in and out of recovery, I tried going 'California sober' dozens of times, although I didn't call it that....
Testimonial: You can't win against alcohol
Rhiannon is a 49-year-old woman who stayed at Ocean Hills in 2020. This is her story of recovery. How did you end up at Ocean Hills? I...
Relapse prevention: triggers & cravings
If you're trying to break an addiction, making a plan to overcome the triggers and cravings related to your substance use is crucial to...
Testimonial: Stepping away from the chaos
I was going to work, going home, getting drunk and getting to work, hungover. I knew I was out of control.
Waking up to a new year, hangover-free
It's a new morning in a new year and today, I wake up with a clear head, a clear conscience and no hangover. It's been almost six years...
Alcohol looked like a solution but it was the problem: Alex
Alex stayed at Ocean Hills in 2020 to address his alcoholism. Here is his story: from the depths of desperation to learning to live a...
How to stay sober when someone doesn't want you to
Alcoholism a family disease – it effects everyone, not just the person drinking. Everyone as a role to play, whether they know it or not.
Doing 'sober' during the festive season
The silly season is dubbed that for a reason. If you don’t prepare to stay sober throughout this period, you prepare to fail and slip...
Recovery and sobriety – Tikanga Maori at Ocean Hills
We see the world as a positive, vibrant place where we choose to live sober lives in freedom and good health.
What is an alcoholic or addict?
The terms 'alcoholic' and 'addict' are riddled with stigma and shame. No one wants to carry labels like these, and who can blame them...
Elaine's story – Ocean Hills founder
Never lose hope. No matter how far you’ve gone in your addiction, there is always a way back. I believe in miracles. I am one.
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