by westcoastrc | Aug 12, 2017 | Blog, Recovery Tools, Uncategorized
“From a small seed, a mighty tree may grow.” —Aeschylus People build things. It’s what we do; it’s one of our most primal expressions of personal identity. Throughout the history of human civilization, we have grown by building higher and expanding our...
by westcoastrc | Aug 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
The act of accepting one’s need for therapy is a very big step, and so much more. It’s often said that admitting the need for assistance in the first place is the first big step on the road to recovery, but even that might not be giving it enough credit....
by westcoastrc | Aug 1, 2017 | Blog, Recovery Tools, Uncategorized
Within the practices of cognitive behavioral therapy, several organized series of therapeutic approaches exist. These methods of approaching behavioral challenges, such as body image disorders and addiction, are rooted in the concept that dysfunctional behaviors are...
by westcoastrc | Sep 3, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
When it comes to helping a patient struggling with addiction find new life in sobriety, we explore numerous treatment options to find the modalities that work best for each patient. One of those modalities that is relatively new to the area of addiction recovery is...
by westcoastrc | Sep 3, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
When parents think about protecting their teens from substance abuse, street drugs and alcohol usually come to mind. However, other substances can also be dangerously abused, which are as close as your kitchen or garage. Inhalants, while not the most addictive...
by westcoastrc | Aug 19, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
Cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT is a common technique used during addiction recovery. The premise of CBT is to identify and alter problematic behaviors that lead to substance abuse, by recognizing the thought processes that lead to those behaviors. CBT is...
