Most Americans drink. In fact, based on studies by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, more than 86% of all Americans drink at least occasionally. A further 26% of Americans regularly binge drink with the intent of getting drunk. If you occasionally, or not so occasionally, in...
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Aug
30
2017
I didn't think it was possible to be more of a failure than I already was until I relapsed. What I didn't understand is that recovery doesn't change the fact that I am an addict, and often times, relapse is part of the process.For the first few days, it was my little secret. It was summer, and si...
Aug
22
2017
Summer is fun. There is so much to do. Everyone is outdoors. Work seems more relaxed. People are in good moods. There are activities and get-togethers almost every weekend. Summer is a great time to enjoy and take advantage of your new sobriety. It will also come with new, seasonal challenges, bu...
Aug
16
2017
As the parent or loved one of a person who is addicted to drugs of any kind, their addiction can be both painful and worrying. Drug addicts often change their behavior, personality, and often act as though they don't care, but more importantly, they consistently put themselves at risk.Drug addict...
Aug
08
2017
While I usually tell white lies to help others, I learned in recovery that telling a white lie actually has the potential to help myself stay sober.It sounds crazy, doesn't it? All our lives we are told lying is bad, and often times it is, but I recently discovered six benefits for telling white ...
Aug
01
2017
Most people can tell you that in order to survive, you must have food and water. However, there is a third component that is just as essential: sleep. And if you are in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, getting adequate sleep is critical.During sleep, your body heals from any damage incurr...
Jul
25
2017
This is a question that so many loved ones of addicts ask each other. And it can be a very difficult question to answer. As the wife of an addict, this is what I have learned along the way:First, I needed to identify exactly what sympathy means and how it would affect both myself and my husband i...
Jul
18
2017
I have relapsed once since getting sober a little over a year ago, and I never, ever want to go through that again. All of the agonies of addiction replayed themselves along with the addition of a new album called guilt.Some say relapse is normal. Others say it is simply a sign that you are not r...
Jul
11
2017
My husband and I had smoked weed recreationally for years. When he died suddenly, that habit quickly morphed from entertainment to a coping mechanism to a full-fledged addiction.What I didn't know and couldn't see for a very long time is that addiction and poverty go hand in hand. The addiction a...
Jul
04
2017
It was totally unfair. I had never drank to access or abused any drugs, but I was paying for my husband's choice to do so. When he finally agreed to go to rehab, I thought my problems were over. I couldn't have been more wrong.After Ron had been there for 30 days, I was invited to the center to v...
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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...
David S.
just got out of the lighthouse on the male side I stayed 32 days and loved all of it! great set up awesome staff and amazing food. loved my therapist...
