by | May 28, 2024 | Relapse Prevention
Psychoeducation is one of the most valuable services provided by professional treatment centers. Understanding the cause of addiction and how it affects recovery increases the effectiveness of treatment. According to the Journal of Substance Use and Addiction...
by | Nov 20, 2023 | Relapse Prevention
Treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) helps clients find healthy ways to reframe their experiences. Psychoeducation is an excellent tool for reducing the risk of relapse by ensuring clients and their families understand the realities of substance abuse and...
by John Sharpe | Jul 17, 2023 | Blog
When individuals enter West Coast Recovery Centers, they are given assistance not only with their substance abuse issues but also provided with trauma treatment and education. This is an integral part of treatment and recovery.What Constitutes Trauma?Individuals that...
by John Sharpe | Sep 29, 2021 | Blog
It is more important than ever that we educate school-age children on the realities of substance abuse and addiction. With the opioid epidemic showing no signs of slowing down, children need to be taught age-appropriate lessons on drugs and alcohol well before...