Helping an addict by treating their addiction makes sense. It’s one of those ideas that just seems logical. An addict suffers from an addiction, other than that, they seem OK, and so if a treatment center simply treated the addiction, then they’d be fine. That seems like the right idea, but it really wasn’t. In…
“Quality sober living” doesn’t just mean abstaining from drugs and alcohol. It means living a healthy, enjoyable life. If your entire life is focused around not doing something, it can make for a life that’s lacking. That’s why at our facility, we promote wellness. Wellness isn’t just about fixing what’s gone wrong in the past,…
For our intensive outpatient Ventura County drug treatment programs, we believe the most important word is “patient.” That means that we’ve done everything we can to make sure that our intensive outpatient programs never lose sight of the patient as a real person with real needs. That’s why we have multiple tracks and locations. Through…
You can have everything in the world: money, success and more, but it can all feel for naught if you don’t have healthy relationships. Think of how many people you’ve seen who seem outwardly prosperous and yet they suffer from addiction, anxiety, trauma and other disorders. That’s why the philosophy we’ve built our rehabs in…
When people hear the phrase “sober living,” it may sound a bit drab. They might envision grey, windowless environments. However, at our Malibu and Westlake Drug Rehab, the opposite is true. Here, we have a vibrant and fulfilling sober living environment. There’s so much to see, do and experience, all while creating the kinds of…
Drug addiction in the world today takes on many forms and can affect people from all walks of life. Whether it is an addiction to opioids or prescription painkillers, over-the-counter medications, or illicit drugs does not matter; what matters most is finding the best way to overcome the addiction and get the proper help you…
Dealing with an alcohol dependency can be very difficult for you and those around you. Your addiction can alter your life in many ways, affecting your relationships, your job, and your mental and physical health. As tough as it may be for you, the best step you can take is to find a team of…
Dealing with substance abuse is never an easy thing for the individual or for the family and loved ones they are involved with. It takes time for the patients to realize they need help to overcome their addictions. Family that work together to get the addict the help they need usually begin at a rehab…
Deciding that you need help when you are battling a mental disorder or a substance addiction is an important step for you. When you recognize that you are having difficulty functioning in everyday life and the problem is affecting you physically, mentally, and emotionally, it is critical that you find the right place to turn…
