How do people in recovery cope with obsessive behaviors? Many aspects of addiction are closely linked to other types of compulsive behaviors. Risk-taking behaviors, in particular, can be detrimental to a person trying to stay sober. After all, a “rush” of adrenaline can be just as addictive for some people as picking up a drink [...]
Many people in recovery have families where there is dysfunction or shared pain across generations. Some people have several generations of pain or trauma, which continues to play a role in family relationships and behaviors. Intergenerational trauma affects people and families in different ways. In recovery, acknowledging this trauma and learning to find peace and [...]
Many people in recovery have family members that are aware of their addiction. After all, it is a family disease. However, as a person in recovery, you can have privacy and anonymity. It’s your choice what you disclose and to whom. If you want to talk to a family member about your substance use disorder, [...]
In the state of California, overdose deaths have skyrocketed over the past few years. New research shows the numbers are higher than previously believed, with a 43% increase for drug overdoses in California. Those numbers are already higher than 2021. In 2021, California had an increase of over 6,000 deaths 2020. Over 10,000 people have [...]
More people than ever are using marijuana, whether recreationally or a part of a medical marijuana program. At the same time, many people struggle with substance use disorders, and marijuana can be part of the problem. While marijuana isn’t considered as harmful as opioids or other narcotics like cocaine, many people find it can be [...]
What do sleep and well-being have to do with each other? A lot, actually. Many health professionals agree that our sleep patterns, whether we get too much or not enough, can affect both our mood and health day-to-day. In recovery, you’re often thinking about your mental state. A lot of the 12-step work you do [...]
Active listening helps people learn, interpret, and grow as people. How many times do you speak to a person every day? Have you ever noticed that the meaning of some words can change if they’re said in a particular inflection? Learning to Listen Actively Listening is a valuable tool that can improve your relationships and [...]
Affirmations can help you change your life, but first, they help you transform your attitude. Are you a negative thinker? Do you think everything you do turns out “bad” or “wrong”? This kind of approach can help you stay stuck in negativity. When you feel negative most of the time, it can lead to depression, [...]
San Diego Society of Addiction Professionals Free Educational Event Trauma and Addiction with James Bosch, LMFT and Cindy Rutter, RN LMFT Intern of 1 Amazing Life This event will be offered twice: Thursday, November 1 from 6-7:30 PM Confidential Recovery Outpatient Program 7071 Consolidated Way, SD CA 92121 ______________________ Saturday, November 3rd from 10:30 [...]
Educating Minds and Transforming Lives We have come to a crisis in our country as a result of the opiate epidemic. Our organization brings together and provides support for those who are on the front line of the addiction war. We have all been called into this field for our own reasons and most of [...]
