Addiction Recovery Blog

For years studies have shown that alcohol can have a negative impact on health. The more a person drinks, the greater their risk. A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sheds light on the truth about alcohol poisoning. While many...

Upon completion of a drug and alcohol rehab program, many clients return home where they are then tasked with implementing what they have learned. They go from living in a highly structured and safe environment into a world of temptation and the unknown. It can be a...

Substance misuse in sports is nothing new and something that officials have become stricter about in recent years. Performance-enhancing drugs and illegal substances have been criticized for giving players unfair advantages, but they are also detrimental to the...

Suboxone Treatment For Opioid Addiction There are many different approaches for treating addiction and it can vary by the type of substance the person is addicted to. One of the first steps in the treatment process is detox. In order to facilitate more effective...

There is great power in writing. You don’t have to be a phenomenal wordsmith to create something meaningful. Sometimes simply putting words down on paper can help you to make more sense of what you are feeling. For those in recovery, journaling can be a wonderful...

Recovery from addiction is a comprehensive process. Many clients find benefit in drawing from diverse approaches including both traditional and holistic treatment options. By creating a customized treatment program, they focus on those techniques that work best for...

Underage drinking is a widespread problem throughout the country. Teenagers are experimenting with alcohol at parties and as a way to fit in, cope with peer pressure, and deal with other challenges in their lives. In many cases it is fairly easily accessible and...

In an attempt to reduce overcrowding in prisons and costs of incarceration, California has introduced Proposition 47. This act reduces some charges that used to be classified as felonies to only misdemeanors. A large majority of these felonies are for drug possession...

Mixing alcohol and energy drinks may seem like a good idea at the time, but it can actually have some dangerous effects. Some people think that that by combining the two, they get the best of both worlds by enjoying the relaxing effects of alcohol while staying more...

Starting February 1, 2015, riders will no longer be able to consume alcohol on San Diego Coaster trains, regardless of the time of day. This is in an effort to increase safety and reduce rowdiness and alcohol-fueled incidents. Previously restrictions only banned...