by John Sharpe | Jun 9, 2023 | Blog
A common fear among people who use medications or recreational substances is that they are veering toward addiction. But what does it mean to be crossing the line into addiction? What Defines Addiction? The National Institutes on Drug Abuse (NIDA) defines addiction as...
by John Sharpe | Jun 5, 2023 | Blog
One of the first steps of the recovery process is finding the right treatment program. For most people, this can be the first in a series of daunting tasks set out before them. That is why programs like West Coast Recovery Centers are ready to discuss what they offer...
by John Sharpe | Jun 2, 2023 | Blog
There are many misconceptions about addiction, and it’s important to understand what’s true and what isn’t. For example, many people think that struggling with substance use disorder (SUD) is a moral failing. However, this is not the case. The...
by John Sharpe | Jun 1, 2023 | Blog
There are many different aspects to treatment programs. West Coast Recovery Centers understands that not everyone is immediately prepared for the post-treatment world. That is why they are believers in a quality life skills program. What Are Life Skills? Life skills...
by John Sharpe | May 28, 2023 | Blog
Somatic therapy (or somatic counseling) was designed to address pent-up physical and emotional tension caused by trauma. There are many ways to deal with this type of problem. West Coast Recovery Centers offers a variety of examples of somatic therapy to help clients...
by John Sharpe | May 24, 2023 | Blog
There are many pieces that make up the recovery process. However, one of the most important is making amends. This is placed so high on the list because it can profoundly affect how people approach the post-treatment world. West Coast Recovery Centers is aware of...
