Statistics tell us that drug addiction is running rampant in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overdoses from prescription painkillers increased four-fold from 1999 to 2011. Heroin overdoses more than doubled. In fact, there are more deaths from drug ...
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Oct
27
2015
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, you need help. Taking the first step and seeking treatment is often the most difficult, but it will open up a world of healing and promise if you take it.Things to Consider when Getting Help for AddictionEveryone has apprehensions about rehab, b...
Oct
20
2015
There are many uncertainties a person must face when getting for a drug or alcohol addiction. What will treatment be like? Will it work? Will I relapse? The fear of relapse is sometimes enough to keep a person from starting treatment in the first place. It is important to learn why relapse happen...
Oct
13
2015
The journey to a sober recovery can be long and difficult, and there will be many questions along the way. It is helpful to know what to expect from drug rehab and recovery and so you can be prepared for this important step in your life.Rehab is the most intensive, regulated part of your road to ...
Oct
06
2015
Are your actions allowing a loved one who has a problem with drug and alcohol addiction to continue as they are? There is the possibility that your actions are enabling. Enabling an addict is not something people set out to do, but it is very common among those living with substance users and it ...
Sep
29
2015
The North Orange County Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Anaheim Lighthouse as a member into its organization, presenting Anaheim Lighthouse with a plaque to mark the occasion. This is a huge honor for our treatment center, as we work to partner with the growing community in which we live an...
Sep
22
2015
Depression is one of the most common mental and emotional symptoms of addiction. People who suffer from depression mistakenly turn to alcohol or drugs in an attempt to lift their moods. Their brains trick them into believing the “high” they experience is a solution. This short-term solution soon ...
Sep
15
2015
Providing treatment options for those with chemical dependency is critical to recovery from the disease of addiction. To ensure this, Simple Recovery Foundation will present a continuing education workshop for professionals Sept. 17, 2015 from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m., in Costa Mesa, California. They w...
Sep
08
2015
Alcoholics and addicts do not want to face the reality of their situations. They live in fear, which they often cover up with false bravado, anger and abusive behavior. They feel guilty and ashamed, so they often blame other people and situations for their situations, leaving them with a "victim ...
Sep
01
2015
Gratitude in recovery makes all the difference in a positive approach to sober living. An attitude of gratitude may not come naturally at first. In many cases, people who are newly sober don’t think they have anything to be grateful for. They only see what they have lost in the chaos of their add...
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