The best rehab is ultimately the one that works for you. At Valley Recovery Center at Agua Dulce, we think we’ve crafted a treatment facility and addiction recovery program that can be downright transformational for you or the man in your life that’s struggling with alcoholism. There isn’t an award for the “best alcohol rehab” […]

“Tough love” is a phrase that is often associated with addiction, particularly when it comes to families. Parents, brothers, sisters and beyond often choose to exercise estrangement as a coping mechanism for loved ones who are using. Other practices come into play as well, such as denial and confrontations. Unfortunately there is no perfect formula […]

The best way to overcome an addiction is to never fall prey to one in the first place. Of course that’s much easier said than done and there are plenty of extraneous factors that can lead people down the path of dependencies. But if there are preventative measures that parents can take to at least […]

There are often many debates about the addictive nature of cannabis. Now that it has become legal in many states, advocates often praise its benefits; which tie back to pain and anxiety management. But other studies have shown it to be a gateway drug, particularly for young people, and a substance that can lead to unhealthy […]

Treatment for a substance use disorder, be it drugs or alcohol, comes in many forms. You can’t unlock every door with the same key after all. Just like the situations and circumstances that drove a person to addiction are distinctive, so too are the solutions. On top of that, because rehabilitation happens along a continuum, […]

Even for those uninitiated in the world of recovery from substance abuse, the idea of a 12 step program is familiar. It’s crossed over in a sense and has become a generally understood concept across society. As is commonly said, recovery is a lifelong journey, meaning that treatment is just the beginning. Once you complete […]