Oceanside Recovery

Oceanside Recovery in Niantic, Connecticut, is a private alcohol and drug rehab clinic owned by a nurse practitioner who graduated from Yale University and has several years of experience in addiction treatment. The facility offers a broad spectrum of general outpatient (OP) services, including medication assisted treatment (MAT) and counseling, for teens and adults struggling with substance use and other behavioral and mental health issues, such as ADHD, anxiety disorders and depression. They take Connecticut Medicaid, Cigna, Anthem, Aetna and self payment.

One of this provider’s standout traits is that they provide Spravato (esketamine) therapy. Although it may seem counterintuitive, several studies indicate this therapy can help some people recover from drug and alcohol addiction. There are a few potential reasons for this, including the substance’s ability to help restore brain function and reduce depressive symptoms, even in people with severe, treatment resistant depression.
Oceanside Recovery also provides more traditional therapies, including Suboxone, Sublocade, Vivitrol, naltrexone, disulfiram and acamprosate, as well as individual and group talk therapy. They have specific groups for men and women, which can be helpful for people who feel more comfortable opening up around others of the same gender. Such groups are also useful since men and women tend to face distinct challenges contributing to and resulting from substance use. There’s also a women’s group specifically for trauma survivors. The facility’s owner facilitates the group, which aims to give people a safe space to heal and find support while learning healthy coping mechanisms.
Some previous clients report that it was difficult to get an appointment here and experienced scheduling issues. However, clients also say the owner is great to work with.