Whether you are brand new or have been around for a while, recovery can be difficult at times. It can be frustrating, uncomfortable, and sometimes painful. These various forms...

Is there a “right” time to start drug detox in California? The only “right” time is now. Putting off treatment delays the recovery process and worsens the addiction. However,...

Self-esteem is closely tied into how we see ourselves and the value we apply to ourselves. This value is completely subjective to our own experiences, how we perceive our...

There is no guarantee that an intervention will lead to treatment, but there are ways to make it more successful. Interventions are an excellent tool used to start the...

Many of us delay the grieving process when faced with different kinds of loss. Whether it be death of a loved one, dissolution of an important relationship, loss of...

Trauma occurs to everyone. It is subjective and relative to each person’s experience. Some psychologists refer to trauma as Big “T” and little “t” trauma, referencing the severity of...

We talk in recovery about alcohol and drug abuse being a symptom of a larger problem, rather than it being the problem itself. We talk in recovery about suffering...

The saying goes that you can’t help an addict who doesn’t want help. But, what happens when a person wants help but faces extensive barriers to drug rehab in...