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Making a Long-Term Plan for Recovery
People tend to think about short-term decision-making. However, developing a long-term plan for recovery is essential when a person prepares to enter treatment.What Is Involved in a Plan for Recovery?The recovery process is well-mapped. For many people, the knowledge...
How Can Social Support and Community Help With Overcoming Addiction?
When it comes to overcoming addiction, having the right social support and community can be an essential part of your recovery journey. Understanding the importance of empowering social connections is crucial for lasting sobriety, whether you're battling addiction or...
The Mental Effects of Prolonged Alcohol Use
Many people have seen the physical issues that accompany alcohol use. However, not everyone is as well-versed in the mental effects of prolonged alcohol use. West Coast Recovery Centers is prepared to educate clients on these issues and what they may be able to do to...
How Can a Military Family Heal From Addiction?
For a military family struggling with addiction, it can seem like a never-ending cycle of pain and struggle as they watch their loved ones battle this disease. Addiction is an isolating experience that can damage relationships, increase financial hardship, and cause...
The Role of Impulsivity in Addiction
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]...
How Can I Help Break the Stigma Associated With SUD?
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 around...
Utilizing an Intervention Facilitator to Begin the Recovery Process
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...
What Are Holistic Approaches for Treating SUD?
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 –...
Addiction and Learned Behavior: Unlearning With Therapy
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...
Good Business San Diego: Interview with Dr. Figuered August 2023
Watch West Coast Recovery Centers' CEO Dr. Bruce Figuered's guest appearance on Good Business San Diego with Roy Robertson. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that as much as 20% of the US population struggles with mental health issues, which can...