by westcoastrc | Aug 31, 2021 | Recovery Tools, Relapse Prevention, Treatment Modalities
Alcohol addiction is an extremely life-threatening medical disease that requires professional, medically-assisted treatment to overcome. Alcohol addiction can present severe physical and mental health issues and can cause permanent alterations in brain functioning if...
by westcoastrc | Aug 29, 2021 | Blog, Recovery Tools, Relapse Prevention
A habit is a specific behavior or action that someone may do regularly. Habits are not always harmful, but most of the time, a habit may be considered an unhealthy pattern of behavior. Habits are typically learned and may become involuntary over time, meaning that...
by westcoastrc | Aug 27, 2021 | Recovery Tools, Transitional Living, Treatment Modalities
Almost everyone worries about their weight at some point in their lives. With how heavily body image is stereotyped in society nowadays, this is no surprise. When body image and weight become problematic, and a person takes such concerns to extremes, a person can...
by westcoastrc | Aug 24, 2021 | Blog, Meditation, Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a mental practice that involves being fully aware and present in a given moment. One becomes aware of thoughts, feelings, and other sensations that arise with complete acceptance and no judgment in this mental state. Mindfulness aims to bring about...
by westcoastrc | Aug 22, 2021 | Recovery Tools, Relapse Prevention, Treatment Modalities
Substance use, such as drinking or using drugs, varies from person to person on the severity of the addiction and symptoms experienced. One of the most significant risks of addiction is dependency, which is a commonality that many people share when they are...
