by westcoastrc | May 14, 2024 | Blog, In the News
Fentanyl Awareness Day seeks to increase awareness and educate Californians on the dangers of this substance. Thousands of pounds of illegal fentanyl, including fake pills, have been seized in California by state and federal law enforcement. The state recently...
by | Apr 1, 2024 | Mindfulness
Everyone heals from substance use disorder (SUD) in their own way. Some people prefer psychotherapy or behavior modification, while others may benefit more from creative therapies. According to the Journal of Addictions Nursing, creative therapies “can be used...
by John Sharpe | Mar 25, 2024 | Blog
Some people struggle with addiction for years and experience multiple rounds of treatment before finally discovering a way to heal and move forward with their lives. Therefore, finding hope in that cycle can be challenging. Finding hope in recovery can be troubling...
by | Jan 25, 2024 | Relapse Prevention
Some people have a genetic sensitivity to alcohol. Certain genes also increase the risk of a person developing alcohol use disorder (AUD). According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), “Research shows that genes are responsible for...