by westcoastrc | Aug 13, 2021 | Recovery Tools, Relapse Prevention, Treatment Modalities
When someone experiences a relapse after beginning a journey to sobriety, they may be left feeling sad, disappointed, or confused. They may not know where to turn to next or feel like they can continue confidently on their journey to try again. The most important...
by westcoastrc | Aug 11, 2021 | Family Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Treatment Modalities
Trauma can happen to anyone, with many people experiencing numerous traumas over their lifetime. It can be challenging to identify a personal experience as trauma if we are unsure how to categorize trauma itself. The American Psychological Association defines trauma...
by westcoastrc | Aug 7, 2021 | Relapse Prevention
Music therapy is becoming an increasingly popular form of treatment for many, as it holds incredible physical and mental health benefits. Music is not only soothing to the ears; it also increases cognitive functioning in a variety of ways. Music brings about a sense...
by westcoastrc | Aug 3, 2021 | Meditation, Mindfulness, Recovery Tools, Relapse Prevention
Faith can play a significant role in personal growth. Whether one considers themselves spiritual, religious, or neither, faith remains one of the essential steps in addiction recovery. Why is this so? What Is Faith? Faith is a term interconnected to spirituality and...
by westcoastrc | Mar 2, 2021 | Blog, Relapse Prevention
Opioids, like opium and fentanyl, are something of a double-edged sword. On the one hand, they have beneficial (and legal) medical uses. On the other hand, they are dangerously addictive, and many individuals who initially used them for medical purposes couldn’t quit...
by westcoastrc | Jan 19, 2021 | Blog, Relapse Prevention
How To Deal With Alcohol Withdrawal Like any substance addiction, alcoholism carries many health and mental challenges when a person suddenly decides to quit. Alcohol withdrawal is one of them. And while people may dismiss it as just a side effect of quitting, alcohol...