PCI Blog Posts
“Addict” can have many definitions. What may be addict-like behavior to one person is perfectly sensible, responsible use to someone else. There are people all over the world who consume alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, and other mind-altering substances, even ones like caffeine. Determining that line between “regular use” and “problematic use” isn’t always easy. From there,…
One of the most common questions we get about anger management is: “how can I tell if I need anger management help?” After all, everyone gets angry at some point or another. How can someone tell when anger has crossed the line from “something that happens” to “a problem that needs to be addressed?” Here…
We’ve found that many common assumptions about detox are incorrect. Often, when you see a person in detox on TV or in the movies, they’re handcuffed to a bed, thrashing around, and so forth. That’s very far from the truth. While detox can be a difficult, challenging process, it’s actually nothing like that. Here at…
“Do I really need residential treatment?” That’s a question we’re often asked by those who are going through the recovery process. We absolutely understand why folks ask us this. With our busy lives, so much to do between familial responsibilities, work, and the like, it can seem genuinely onerous to have to put everything on…
Detox is the first step on the road to recovery. It’s also one of the more difficult ones. Whether you’re seeking drug or alcohol treatment in Thousand Oaks or Westlake Village, we can alleviate some of the harsher aspects of the treatment. The goals of detox are to stabilize the client’s system, while removing the…
Whether you receive drug and alcohol treatment in Westlake Village or at our other facility, we can put together a customized treatment plan for your specific needs. There’s no “one size fits all” or “cookie-cutter” paradigm here. Instead, we tailor your treatment to what will work best for you. From the moment you arrive at…
A vital part of our intensive outpatient rehab in Los Angeles is getting back into our daily lives and daily routines. This is why we offer multiple tracks at two different locations. We have facilities in both Malibu and Westlake Village, which creates more options for those looking to get treatment. Being Flexible is an…
When you’ve suffered some kind of terrible trauma, it’s natural to not know where to turn. That’s what our PCI Centers can help with: we can help with any number of trauma disorders and more. If you’ve developed some sort of trauma disorder, or worry that you might have, we can help. At our facility,…
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…
