by Orange County Recovery | Oct 22, 2020 | Blog
Drug overdoses remain at alarmingly high levels as the coronavirus pandemic continues. As we reported over the summer, overdose deaths surged in tandem with the arrival of the virus and the interruptions it brought to daily life, work, recovery activity, and essential... 
by Orange County Recovery | Sep 29, 2020 | Blog
Let’s establish one important fact first: understanding what drives addiction is not generally enough to beat it. To recover from addiction, most people need evidence-based treatment and ongoing support. However – understanding how addiction hijacks the brain can help... 
by Orange County Recovery | Sep 25, 2020 | Blog
What does trauma have to do with addiction, alcoholism or substance abuse? Well, consider this: 75% of people who seek addiction treatment report a history of trauma. The risk for substance abuse rises by as much as four times for people who experienced trauma early... 
by Orange County Recovery | Sep 2, 2020 | Blog, Uncategorized
No one can argue that these are tough times. It doesn’t matter if you are new to sober living or have been in recovery for some time—the COVID-19 pandemic affects us all. People around the world are experiencing unprecedented upheaval and uncertainty. Collectively, we... 
by Orange County Recovery | Aug 5, 2020 | Blog, Uncategorized
In most 12-step fellowships, we hear the word “sponsor” thrown around quite a bit. To the uninitiated, the role of this person is hazy at best. Of course, it brings to mind lucrative deals with athletic brands, or Little League teams brought to you by the local pizza...
Recent Comments