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 ...
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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...
Aug
25
2015
The words “surrender to win” do not make much sense at first glance, but the concept is a key component of addiction recovery. In terms of combat, surrender means to stop fighting. It is associated with losing and with giving up to an opponent. In terms of recovery, surrender becomes “surrender t...
Aug
18
2015
When people we love hurt themselves by abusing drugs or alcohol, we want to help. We want to do whatever we can to mend broken relationships and prevent further chaos. For families and friends of alcoholics and addicts, help often creates more of a problem than it solves. Even the best intentions...
Aug
11
2015
According to the classic book Alcoholics Anonymous, resentment and alcoholism go hand in hand: “Resentment is the Number One offender. It destroys more alcoholics than anything else. From it stem all forms of spiritual disease, for we have been not only mentally and physically ill, we have also b...
Aug
04
2015
A drug addiction intervention is usually the last resort for loved ones concerned about an addict’s situation. When peers come together to pressure the addict to enter treatment, citing consequences if recovery in a treatment center is not sought, an intervention can be effective. In fact, the Na...
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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...
