Leaving residential treatment is the start of the harder half. These posts are about what holds afterwards: the aftercare plan, the meetings, the first sober holiday, the relationships that have to be rebuilt. Most of it is unglamorous, and most of it works.
One of the hardest parts of your addiction recovery journey is returning home after rehab and learning how to maintain recovery in this new situation and environment. There will be people that don’t understand the changes you’re trying to make and people that put too much pressure on perfecting the changes you have made. It […]
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If you are concerned that you may have a drug addiction or that your loved one is suffering from a substance use disorder, it is important to know what options there are for treatment to get help. An addiction or substance use disorder is a mental illness, requiring the support of a medical professional. It […]
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Often when people talk about recovering from addiction, they’re thinking of one particular part of the process – and it is very much a process. The rehab itself. Be it some form of inpatient care or outpatient treatment, that’s what comes to mind. Which is actually step two of the recovery process. Step one, an
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It is always a tragic situation when addiction enters a family household. Parents’ personalities can change dramatically when they use and, for the children in the home, this can be a confusing (and sometimes traumatic) experience. But as actor Dax Shepard recently told The TODAY Show, honesty can go a long way. And in his case, openness with […]
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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 […]
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Located just north of Los Angeles, Santa Clarita is an idyllic slice of Southern California nestled in a peaceful valley. A respite and retreat from the hustle and bustle of LA and a serene area in which to seek therapy for addiction. Types of Services Offered at Valley Recovery Center Here at Valley Recovery Center,
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We often write our blogs speaking to people who may have gone through an addiction. But it is also important to address those around the person who may be suffering. Parents, children and close friends all experience their own unique hardships in these situations and we certainly believe it is helpful to teach them about […]
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It’s an interesting scenario and one that is certainly unconventional for our industry. But we believe in promoting any type of addiction treatment that has shown success and, as NBC News Maine is reporting, one such model involves couples entering into sobriety together. The example of this comes from Glenn Simpson and Elaine Shamos, who have both […]
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Social media channels like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram can certainly serve a lot of good when it comes to recovery. As we’ve mentioned before on our blogs, many viral movements like Dry January use these outlets to promote a positive message and offer support. But on the flip side, there are many instances when social media can hinder someone’s attempt […]
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