by John Sharpe | Aug 10, 2023 | Medication-Assisted Treatment
Over time there has been a negative stigma associated with substance use disorder (SUD), and it’s important to break this stigma in society. Understanding and combatting addiction requires not only the person struggling to work for lasting change but also those...
by John Sharpe | Jul 29, 2023 | Blog
If an employee is struggling with addiction in the workplace, it can feel impossible to support them. It’s an incredibly difficult situation to be in when you want to help yet don’t know how best to do so. When it comes to navigating relationships and...
by John Sharpe | Jul 10, 2023 | Blog
Drug and alcohol addiction can be a difficult battle that affects everyone differently, and there are unique treatment needs for women. At West Coast Recovery Centers, we recognize how important it is for there to be specialized treatment methods for female clients...
by John Sharpe | Jun 28, 2023 | Blog
It can be overwhelming trying to stay up-to-date on the ever-evolving landscape of marijuana legalization and its impact on our communities. Recent advancements in marijuana laws directly affect how we handle substance use disorder (SUD) for minors, particularly...
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...
