Recovery from substance abuse is a courageous and life-changing journey, and finding the right environment to support your sobriety is crucial. For many women in Orange County, California, transitioning from a treatment program to a sober living home can be an...
Thanksgiving celebrations in 2020, like everything thing else this year, may be a bit untraditional. Many in our communities continue to feel the stress of the ongoing pandemic and the lingering political tensions. Quite a few of us are worried about staying safe and...
Often we hear that recovery is “Mind, Body, Spirit.” Many people in recovery from substance abuse have long abused or neglected their bodies, not to mention their minds and spirits. That said, finding a restorative physical practice can be a vital...
Long before the pandemic, autumn anxiety was real. For many sensitive folks — as well as the estimated 10 million people who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — the numerous seasonal and lifestyle changes that accompany fall can cause something called...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Newly emerging research suggests that there has been a huge uptick in drug overdoses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent data indicates that several key contributors are fuelling the rise – including a loss of critical funding for treatment programs,...
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