Learning to manage substance use disorder (SUD) is a long, arduous journey. Due to actions or behaviors, while abusing substances, some people damage relationships with loved ones along the way. Everyone who embarks on the journey of SUD recovery needs support. If you have family or friends who do not believe you about your disorder … Read more
Hearing “rehab” or “residential rehab” may bring fear to the mind of forced treatment. There are a lot of misconceptions about residential rehab. Some assume they are facilities that only people struggling with addiction go to for 30 days to get sober, then immediately released without further care. However, residential treatment is characteristically a treatment … Read more
Science and clinical research matter to addiction treatment. Health professionals need evidence-based methods to provide effective healing. Recovering individuals and their families need scientific knowledge to navigate this difficult journey. Working with a treatment facility that adopts a science-based perspective on addiction recovery is the best way to get everything you need out of treatment. … Read more
Do you have a loved one who struggles with addiction but denies that there is a problem? Denial is one of the most common obstacles that must be overcome when seeking addiction treatment. Unfortunately, many people who struggle with addiction refuse to admit they have a problem. Some even go to great lengths to conceal … Read more
If you have started the recovery journey, your eyes are on the prize of sobriety. How long does it take, though? Are there ways to sober up fast? Unfortunately, achieving sobriety can be a slow process. Getting sober is one thing, but staying sober requires more work and time. It is essential to have the … Read more
Alcohol intake has become a regular part of many social gatherings. Some people may not know whether they drink too much or too often. It is always good advice to cut back on or even abstain from alcoholic drinks to avoid developing alcohol dependence. How Much Alcohol Intake Is Too Much? According to the Centers … Read more
Are you thinking of getting more family members involved in your or a loved one’s recovery journey? This desire is natural because family members can offer the kind of emotional support necessary for successful, long-term recovery. Family therapy can also help address issues within the family that may have contributed to substance use disorder (SUD) … Read more
When someone has both a substance use disorder (SUD) and a mental health disorder, they have what is known as a dual diagnosis, or co-occurring disorders. Treating one condition without caring for the other may not produce lasting recovery because the interactions of both conditions can sabotage progress. Treatment for dual diagnoses must be integrated … Read more
When it comes to methods and programs to treat substance addiction, you may have heard of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), 12-Step groups, and mindfulness meditation. Did you know that yoga is also considered a holistic approach with benefits that help you help maintain recovery? As a natural form of medicine, yoga can be used in tandem … Read more
Addiction affects the whole family, which means each person in a family unit plays a role. Attending family therapy is a great way to educate families about addiction and provide tools for how to manage challenges like substance use disorder (SUD) together. At Laguna Shores, we believe in the power of family unity. With the … Read more
