Ever noticed that in music and film, California is synonymous with good vibes and hopeful new starts? There’s a reason California has such a dense…
Going out to dinner, hanging out with friends, going to a party . . . These are all commonly accepted occasions to have a drink.…
Many detox and residential programs include different types of therapy. A lot of them have individual therapy, group therapy, and skills-focused therapy…but there’s also art therapy. Art therapy…
Recovery is something you should take pride in. You’ve taken the steps to overcome addiction, tackled your struggle head-on, and you’re winning. The only problem…
So, you’ve made the decision to get help with your addiction with an alcohol addiction treatment program. You may now be wondering how long it…
66 % of all addicts had previously experienced physical or emotional trauma during childhood. Childhood trauma is a scary experience. Whether it’s from physical abuse, physical…
“When I come home, my daughter will run to the door and give me a big hug, and everything that’s happened that day just melts…
Addiction has a way of making us feel terribly alone. But this isolation is a breeding ground for unhealthy thoughts and behaviors that, unfortunately, make…
Gratitude: (n) the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Thankfulness isn’t just for Thanksgiving. There are so many things,…
Think about the last time you actually sat down and took a legitimate break from everything. It’s been a while, hasn’t it? Our daily lives…