by John Sharpe | Aug 13, 2023 | Blog
People often forget about the role of impulsivity in addiction. At West Coast Recovery Centers, impulse control is a central aspect of the recovery process.What Is Addiction?The National Institute On Drug Abuse (NIDA) characterizes addiction as the following.[A]...
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 | Aug 9, 2023 | Blog
Many people consider holding interventions. However, many believe that they should follow the pop culture version. That is why contacting an intervention facilitator is essential and can create the right atmosphere for your situation.The Purpose of an InterventionWhen...
by John Sharpe | Aug 6, 2023 | Meditation
Are you or a loved one struggling with substance use disorder (SUD)? If so, then there may be different holistic approaches you can try. Fortunately, many options are available that focus on treating the whole person – from medical care to psychological counseling –...
by John Sharpe | Aug 5, 2023 | Blog
Most people learn from others. We learn about how to act, how to eat, and even when to sleep from people that we trust. The people utilize learned behavior to create a directed environment for us to exemplify. But what happens when we learn the wrong behavior? How can...
