by westcoastrc | Sep 20, 2017 | Blog, Recovery Tools
What is Mindfulness? West Coast RC offers a mixture of traditional and holistic therapies for the treatment of substance abuse disorders. One of the common points between every form of treatment, however, is a strong basis in certain ancient Eastern philosophies....
by westcoastrc | Aug 4, 2017 | Blog, Recovery Tools
The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association was founded in 1985. Its mission is simple: advance the evidence-based use of acupuncture for the treatment of addiction disorders. The organization was founded by Dr. Michael Smith of New York’s Lincoln...
by westcoastrc | May 10, 2016 | Blog
Vaping is one of the newest trends to hit the teen scene in recent years. The practice of inhaling flavored vapors has appealed to adolescents and adults alike, as it has been touted as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. Despite the positive marketing or...
by westcoastrc | Aug 18, 2015 | Blog, In the News, Mindfulness, Recovery Tools
Addiction is not an instant disease that suddenly strikes out of nowhere. Instead, addiction can be described as a progression of steps that begin with the first choice to drink or use. If the progression continues, it can lead to the loss of choice and an inability...
by westcoastrc | Jul 27, 2015 | Blog, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Mindfulness
The brain is the communication center for the rest of the body. Messages are passed via neurons in the brain that regulate all of our thoughts, emotions and basic functions. Neurons send electrical impulses that release messages known as neurotransmitters....
