If you are considering treatment for alcoholism, you’ve already made the toughest decision. Getting help is the first step on the journey of recovery and we here at Valley Recovery & Treatment are ready to support you through the rest of the process. Through our multiple recovery centers in Southern California, we at Valley Recovery […]
To some extent, everyone knows the basic effects of long-term alcoholism on men. Things like alcoholic liver disease are well documented for example and happen
Doing it alone when trying to beat addiction is a risky bet. It’s certainly doable with colossal willpower but it’s a major uphill battle when you consider everything you’re up against. Kicking the habit while being in the same location, with the same negative influences and triggers as well as easy access to your drug […]
For starters, is there a difference between drug use between men and women? In a word; yes. As the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Just as addiction to drugs and alcohol itself has consequences and repercussions, so too does recovery, or at least the start of it. Arguably the
Serving proudly in the armed forces is something that stays with you forever and in many respects, that’s a wonderful thing. The idea of being part of something bigger than yourself or the random “thanks for your service” you may get and the pride you feel in those moments. Those are endearingly positive takeaways. On […]
To say that life in the military is stressful is as obvious as saying the sky is blue. It’s a known thing and unfortunately, it just goes with the territory of serving. Every aspect is taxing both mentally and physically from the rigors of training through to the harrowing experience of deployment. It takes a […]
sobriety is different. Among the most well-known paths to take is going to residential rehab or inpatient treatment as it’s commonly known. There’s no silver bullet for beating addiction but taking part and investing yourself in the process of recovery with trained, licensed and dedicated addiction specialists gives you a solid foundation upon which to […]
Obviously, addictions are never healthy for a person’s body. But methamphetamine dependencies have proven to be especially harmful. U.S. News and World Report recently released some data that highlighted the toll a problem like this can have on a person’s immune system, as well as the risks it creates for other deadly diseases. For the record, […]