7 Ways to Help an Addicted Loved One
The world of substance abuse is a dark and scary place. Alcohol and drug abuse can affect anyone from anywhere. It doesn’t matter what your age is, how you grew up, what you do for a living, or the balance of your bank account. It is believed that substance abuse is a disease that impacts […]
The Benefits of Yoga for Addiction Recovery
Yoga can be an important tool in recovery and is increasingly being used in substance abuse treatment programs to help reduce withdrawal symptoms, along with cravings and relapse. It can provide a healthier outlet to cope with potential triggers and life stressors that can make staying sober difficult. Yoga doesn’t require a specific location or […]
Women’s Recovery Los Angeles
Alcoholism and addiction does not discriminate. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health(NSDUH), 21.5 million American adults (aged 12 and older) battled a substance use disorder in 2014. While addiction to alcohol and other drugs is an equal-opportunity disease, women are affected differently than men. The disease of alcoholism is a progressive […]
When Los Angeles Drug Rehab is Necessary
In the United States, it is estimated that 23 million people need treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, yet only 11% actually receive the treatment they need. So when is it necessary to seek treatment and what does that look like?You don’t need to be physically addicted to a substance to need rehab. If substance […]