Don’t Just Give a Man a Fish
Ever fished before? It’s therapeutic, in the kind of way that makes some people sit for hours on end hoping to catch “the big one”, or really not caring about what they catch and just enjoying watching the water lap
Cutting to the Chase: Owning Your Recovery
There are millions of people suffering from addiction in America alone. The age range typically starts at 12 and has no limit. Addiction, by far, is one of the most dangerous epidemics this world has ever faced. The CDC estimates
Mission: Recovery is Possible
For many, addiction is something that renders them powerless. When addicted, you often cannot do the things that you once did, and you may feel lost and helpless. While others around you mature, develop new relationships, strengthen old ones, and
Two No-Nonsense Reasons to Stay Sober
There are actually more reasons to stay sober than there are to use drugs or drink alcohol. After going through addiction treatment, many people find renewed confidence and vigor, and are motivated to pursue a substance free life with everything they
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger (Really)
There are very few things in this world that one cannot find a silver lining in, if they only look hard enough. When you’re suffering from addiction though, it can seem like your world is caving in, and that there
The Effect Proximity Has on Recovery
There are many sayings that correspond with the notion that actions are influenced by location. When it comes to addiction recovery, there is one that almost instantly springs to mind: “Birds of a feather flock together.” The people and things
What is Emotional Sobriety?
The technical definition of emotional sobriety is hard to come by. This could be because emotional sobriety, like many aspects of the addiction treatment process, is fiercely individual and means different things for different people. It’s true that emotional sobriety
Dating During Treatment
A love life seems to be par for the course when you’re an attractive man or woman here in Santa Monica. No matter where you look, it seems like just about everyone has a significant other. However, dating during treatment