The holidays can feel like they’re centered around alcohol. But they don’t have to. Our sister organization, Touchstone Recovery Organization in Fresno, California, recently hosted a podcast featuring our CEO, Nolen Burchett and Laura Nelson. Laura is co-founder of Sober…
I always find it hardest to stay sober during the holidays. My biggest challenge is deciding whether or not to go to parties and events. How do I decide? There are lights, presents, music, joy—and loneliness, trauma, and triggers. As…
My brother is a Veteran and I think he drinks a ton of alcohol as a way to cope with underlying issues—and it’s affecting his work. Is alcohol abuse a disability? If so, can he get on disability to get…
A Time for Awareness and Healing October is Substance Use Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about substance use disorder, promoting preventative actions, and supporting those in recovery. At Visalia Recovery Center, we know firsthand the struggles and…
Finding the right facility impacts your recovery. We look at some of the key differences between inpatient vs outpatient rehab and how to choose between them. About 20 million people in the US have a substance use disorder, but most never receive…
Addiction and mental health are often intertwined. We look at the role of a dual diagnosis treatment center in providing understanding and support in recovery. Mental health and addiction are often two sides of the same coin. Dealing with even…
One of the biggest threats to your sobriety is external triggers that could lead to relapse. Discover how to identify and prevent these triggers. Overcoming addiction is one of the hardest things someone can do. Life is difficult, so becoming…
Staying sober can be one of the hardest parts of a recovery journey. These helpful tips for staying sober will meet you where you are in your recovery journey. You’ve completed a seven-day detox plan, you’ve worked with your treatment…
Are you wondering whether or not outpatient substance abuse treatment is right for you or your loved one? These are the benefits of this treatment option. It might alarm you to learn that approximately two-thirds of Americans say that they or a…
Talking to a loved one about getting help for their addiction issue can be difficult. This is how to convince someone to go to a drug treatment clinic. Nearly ten million Americans over the age of 18 have a substance use disorder…
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