Going to rehab is no small task. It's a big deal, an important decision, and a potentially life-changing experience for you and the people who care about you. But let's be honest: rehab can feel scary, embarrassing, and even outright
Most people know that the first step to solving a problem is to recognize a problem. And that couldn’t be truer for drug and alcohol addiction. Most addicts either don’t believe they need help or don’t believe that their addiction
According to a report issued by the National Institute of Drug Abuse, crystal meth or methamphetamine as it's properly known has become one of the most dangerous drugs not only in Costa Mesa but in the country. The sad fact
Today is Friday the 13th, a day that many people think is “unlucky” or taboo. To dispel some of the fear being tossed around today, we wanted to share some of the encouragement that comes from the book, Just for
Staying healthy after addiction recovery іѕ іmроrtаnt fоr аnуоnе. Fоr thоѕе іn rесоvеrу, thеѕе thіngѕ tаkе оn ѕlіghtlу mоrе ѕіgnіfісаnсе to set out on a new healthy lifestyle. Addісtіоnѕ соmе іn mаnу fоrmѕ: drugs, alcohol, fооd, gаmblіng, and еvеn ѕеx.
There’s no easy way to date or love an addict. Falling for someone might seem fantastic, but when the truth of drug abuse sets in it can become a nightmare. You find yourself wondering, are relationships supposed to suck this
A dual diagnosis is when someone experiences a mental health condition as well as an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Many times, addiction and mental health correlate closely. More and more, the medical world is showing the effects mental health
What do you think of when you hear the term “spirituality”? Maybe it’s a church, a type of psychic medium, yoga, or any world religion. Maybe it seems like an elusive, unrealistic concept to some, and a saving grace support-system
Relapse іѕ соmmоn аnd hарреnѕ tо а lоt of people in recovery frоm drug or alcohol аddісtіоn. It’s really important to know how to prevent and overcome a drug relapse. A drug or alcohol relapse dоеѕ nоt mеаn thе еnd
The ѕtrugglе оf аddісtіоn іѕ rеаl. But thе gооd nеwѕ іѕ thаt уоu аrе becoming аwаrе thаt thеrе nееdѕ tо bе ѕоmе сhаngеѕ mаdе-- if you're here reading this, you аrе оn уоur wау tо living sober. Find out the
A sober living facility offers a safe haven for individuals recovering from substance abuse. In most cases, individuals who seek a sober living option have recently completed an extensive substance abuse treatment program. Sober living homes in San Diego can
When you hear the word "alcoholic", what do you think? Do you think about a person on the street with the vodka bottle in his hand? Or you visualize someone who has lost their job because they haven't shown up
