by westcoastrc | May 18, 2021 | Blog
What to Do If You Get a Failed Drug Test A drug test is a standard requirement for many job applications. For the most part, you don’t pay much attention to it, viewing it as a necessary step to getting hired. However, if you fail your drug test, that’s a different...
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 | Jun 19, 2020 | Blog, Curated Articles, Individual Therapy, Recovery Tools, Relapse Prevention, Treatment Modalities
Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome Ask any recovering addict and they will tell you the recovery process is no easy task. One of the most challenging components of recovery is post-acute withdrawal syndrome or PAWS. PAWS is not well-known outside of addiction and recovery...