The holidays are a time for joy and happiness. But, if you have recently suffered from addiction, this can be hard to achieve. For many who have experienced addiction in their lives, the holidays can be a mixed bag of emotions. How do you go about enjoying this holiday season after having to batt...
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Dec
06
2021
The holiday season is a time for celebration but for people struggling with addiction, this can be a very tough time. If you have a loved one who has a substance abuse problem, maybe you are wondering: Why are the holidays so hard for people struggling with addiction? Why can't they just be norma...
Nov
05
2021
Thanksgiving is a time of thanks and gratitude for many Americans. It is a time to spend with family and friends, reflecting on what we have to be thankful for. If you are in addiction recovery, however, the holiday can be a difficult time. How can you feel festive and grateful when you are strug...
Oct
06
2021
Alcohol is one of the most popular drinks in America. It's also one of the most dangerous drugs, with over 10 million people becoming addicted to it every year. For many people, going alcohol-free is an impossible decision but it is one that is definitely worth considering.cta_scSo is life reall...
Jun
28
2021
Do you have a loved one celebrating one year of sobriety? One year of sobriety is an important milestone. This means they have had one year without alcohol, drugs, or other substances in their life. Congratulating them by giving them a card is a lovely gesture. If they don't want any gifts, this ...
May
14
2021
How to beat addiction is a question that many people struggle with. Whether you're trying to overcome an addiction for the first time, or have been struggling with one for years, it's important to know how to get back on track and stay there. In this article we will cover 7 steps that can help yo...
Apr
26
2021
If you’re feeling down, listening to music is definitely an effective way to lift your mood. This is not just hearsay because even scientific studies have shown that music therapy can lessen depressive symptoms, reduce pain and lower stress levels. Music can also help you feel happier and more en...
Apr
12
2021
If you are in addiction recovery and are in search of a new career option, you might be struggling to find something that would suit your current situation. People in addiction recovery often have trouble finding jobs because many employers won't hire someone with a history of addiction, no matte...
Feb
22
2021
Relapse is a difficult situation. When someone you love who is in addiction recovery had a relapse, it can be extremely difficult to know what to say. We all want our loved ones to get better, but we don't always know how to help them. Sometimes saying the wrong thing can make matters worse.Maybe...
Feb
04
2021
Valentine's Day is coming up fast. Your loved one is in recovery, so you want to give them a meaningful gift. But you don’t know what to get them that won’t trigger a relapse. What do you do? If you have been together for a long time, it can become difficult to come up with something new that wo...
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Chelsea I.
I am so grateful for Anaheim Lighthouse! They helped me get my life back and they truly care about their clients. None of it would be possible if it weren't...
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I am a mother of an alcoholic in his late 20's. I've received glimpses of my son deteriorating over several years. I've had conversations with my son, warned my son of the potential repurcussions of his actions, pleaded with him to change his lifestyle, gotten angry with him...The range of the emotional roller coaster made me feel helpless. Finally all of the consequences I was trying to prevent my son from facing happened. He had gone to jail twice in a year, CPS got involved to protect my 3 year old grandson, and his rights to his son is under supervision for a limited time each week. This was devastating but also a blessing in disguise because that was my son's rock bottom. He was tired and ready for a change.
My sister recommended Anaheim Lighthouse because their friend went there for a month. Their friend is now a better husband, father, person. I went down the rabbit hole of looking up rehab facilities, reading reviews - some of them were terrifying!
Finally, I called Anaheim Lighthouse and Bryan Krause picked up my call. He was very understanding as he is also a recovering addict. Bryan was not pushy. I didn't not immediately agree to send my son there as I was still contacting other facilities, but he followed up with me to see how things were going. I finally pulled the trigger. I made arrangements for my son to be picked up. My son stayed in the facility for approximately 30 days. He went through 5 days of detox, and had only positive things to say about the staff, the food, and the support he received.
It's only been a few months since my son started his sobriety road, but he's been attending AA, has a sponsor, has a strong support system outside of his family, and is actively putting in the work to stay sober. It's been a breathe of fresh air to have conversations with my son and see him grow. One of the staff members from Lighthouse still checks in with my son periodically to see how things are going! I am grateful for Lighthouse helping my son with the new chapter in his life.
Lauren A.
I came to Lighthouse Jan 2025 a deeply broken and hopeless person who had given up on life completely. After a not so great experience at a residential...
