In a sense, addiction can be considered a disease, and according to some experts, it’s best described as a chronic brain disease. What most people might consider a character flaw, or something fixed through simple willpower is more aptly characterized as a mental disorder requiring specialized treatment. This is important because it gets to the […]
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Los Angeles might not be the Big Apple, but it’s by far one of the largest and most infamous cities in the country. LA is known for its warm weather, its rich cultural heritage, its long and storied history of sharing land and culture between the US and Mexico, and the star-studded fame of Hollywood. […]
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If age makes us grow fond of the things we’ve had around for a long time, and certain traditions transfer from generation to generation, then it would make sense that we revere some of our oldest cultural aspects. Alcohol is an ingrained part of human culture, in almost every culture. It comes to no one’s […]
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Maintaining sobriety is an individual journey, and not necessarily something you can give a step-by-step instruction on. Every individual has to decide for themselves how best to deal with the challenges and struggles that lay ahead – but there are many different ways to mitigate the risk of relapse and help someone figure out their […]
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Being with a loved one while they go through recovery can be a very scary time. It’s natural to want to support the person you love, but it’s much harder do so when you can’t completely understand what they’re going through – or worse yet, how to help them. It’s normal to be worried about […]
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Alcoholism is nothing new. It’s sometimes easy to forget that there are many other forms of addiction out there and that they each pose a threat, especially with the country’s current opioid crisis. However, drugs like alcohol are among the most insidious because they’re so ubiquitous – alcohol is legal (over a certain age), it’s […]
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Getting through rehab can be tough, and it’s certainly a satisfying accomplishment. The entire point of residential treatment is to give you a primer on how to get sober and stay sober – but it’s really just the first leg of your journey. As primers go, they’re meant to get you started for the rest […]
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Sober living homes and communities are different from most residential treatment facilities our outpatient drug recovery clinics. The first line of recovery is usually the inpatient or outpatient facility that helps an addict get back on their feet, make it through the detox and withdrawal phase, and come to terms with the basics of living […]
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We see it on the news all the time – addiction can be life-threatening, leading thousands of people down a desperate path and eventually culminating in a tragic fate. But while thousands of Americans lose their lives to addiction overdoses and accidents every year, over 24 million Americans currently struggle with a substance abuse problem. […]
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Early recovery and sobriety can be such difficult phases, emotionally and mentally. Getting through recovery and finding yourself on the other end alive and well is exciting, and for many residential treatment facilities or sober living communities, the prospect of a sober future is finally possible and achievable. Many describe these days as filled with […]
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