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Adaptive Coping Mechanisms: Maladaptive Coping Bad things happen to us every day. Maybe there’s an accident ahead of you on the highway that makes you late for work. Perhaps you come home to find that your kids have broken something valuable. Maybe a partner has broken up with you, or some other negative thing has…
The image of someone that’s struggling with an addiction to alcohol often seems to be someone that is, well, struggling. We tend to think of them in dirty clothes, unable to move out of bed, drinking only very early in the morning, not holding down their job, and so forth. Yes, there are many people…
Everyone gets angry. When things go wrong or something makes you upset, you get angry. That’s natural. But, what’s not natural is when your anger doesn’t go away or when you’re angry seemingly all of the time. Some people genuinely need anger management help. That said, it’s not easy to always tell the difference between…
Simply staying sober might not actually be quality sober living. Certainly, living sober is better than the alternative. But, there’s more to life than just staying sober. At PCI Centers, we work with our residents on wellness. Changing previous behavior is a major portion of that, stopping the negative habits and traits that might have…
If you’ve been doing online research into drug rehabs for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed that almost all of them discuss what’s going to happen once you’re there. They might discuss all of the facilities, the resumes of the professionals, how they’ll help you to deal with the underlying issues which are causing…
“So, what is wellness?” That is a question frequently asked at our drug and alcohol rehab center in Westlake Village. The U.C. Davis quote we have on our site explains: “wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness;…
We’ve often been asked by prospective patients: “what are the benefits of intensive outpatient treatment?” The truth is that this kind of treatment can fit into a person’s life perhaps better than other treatments might. If you aren’t sure which treatment is right for you, you can contact our professionals and they’ll go over your…
Simply staying sober might not actually be quality sober living. Certainly, living sober is better than the alternative. But, there’s more to life than just staying sober. At PCI Centers, we work with our residents on wellness. Changing previous behavior is a major portion of that, stopping the negative habits and traits that might have…
If you go to the page on our site that covers our Intensive Outpatient Program, you may notice a section on “mindful exercise.” We’re often asked exactly what this is and what it consists of. At PCI Centers, we use mindfulness meditation as well as mindful exercise to help people to manage their feelings in…
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For many, the next step after detoxification is to move into a residential treatment center. There, trained professionals will create an individualized treatment plan for you and you alone. Everything about this treatment plan is customized and specific to you and your needs. Additionally, the goals of this treatment plan are to not just help…
There’s nothing easy about detox. It can be difficult, taking a toll on the body. However, it’s a necessary step. There’s a reason that it’s the first step in alcohol treatment: it flushes the alcohol out of the body’s system. Detox ensures that you’ll be watched over by trained, medical professionals. They’ll carefully monitor you…
If you’ve read any of our prior blogs, then you know that we provide individualized treatment plans to each of our patients. In fact, just about everything about our treatment is crafted to best fit our patients. That’s true from the moment they arrive at PCI Centers, even if beginning the detoxification process, and it…
“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…
