Can an Addict Change?
Using the 5 stages of change for addiction recovery, discover where you or your loved one are and next step for finding lasting change.
Addiction Recovery and Sleep Hygiene
It could be that your nightly ritual has been transformed. Once upon a time, you relied on that nightcap or joint to bring on the mellow. And these days your stresses and anxieties seem to be getting the best of you in the battle for shut-eye. And in recovery, your typical “sleep aids” are not […]
Testimonial – Brett
Brett has found his dignity and self respect. Here he shares about how SoCal Detox made a difference in his life and helped get him on the path to recovery.
4-7-8 Breathing Exercise for Anxiety and Addiction
Regulate your anxiety and your cravings with this proven breathing method. A step-by-step guide.
The Four Ds for Relapse Prevention
Relapse prevention is one of the foundations of your recovery. Here is a classic technique for use in combating your cravings.
Yoga for Addiction Recovery At SoCal Detox
In addition to traditional treatment for lasting sobriety, yoga for addiction recovery helps residents experience even deeper healing.
Mindfulness Meditation Example for Addiction Treatment
Here is an example of a mindfulness meditation that can be used in a detox and a drug or alcohol addiction treatment setting.
Aftercare and Residential Stabilization With SoCal Detox
SoCal Detox is a premier detox facility providing specialty monitoring and assessment for people to receive clean and safe detoxification. While a high-quality detox is the first step to lasting sobriety, there are more strides to take on the journey to full recovery. That’s why SoCal Detox in San Clemente, California, carefully and purposely walks […]
PAWS: A Major Reason for Relapse
So you detoxed. You did your residential treatment. You’ve been in IOP and are still meeting with a support group—even feeling pretty good and … wham! Something hits you. A couple of months into your recovery process is a tough time to experience a new set of withdrawals, but no one said recovery was […]
Every Junkie’s Like a Settin’ Sun
“Where words leave off, music begins.” ― Heinrich Heine Words can only go so far. Symbols of the heart’s deeper language, words will stop short of actually conveying full reality. They are the mirror, or the possibility, not the essence. This is important in understanding arts-assisted recovery from chemical dependency. When Neil Young wrote that every […]
