Addiction is a disease where relapse is very common. While cravings and triggers in addiction recovery are unique, it is normal to experience cravings for drugs or alcohol after long-term use. However, when you experience cravings, there is often an internal conflict. Part of you understands the importance of staying sober, but another part of … Read more
We love our pets. Animals have been known to save lives in all sorts of ways. Sometimes just being there, a pet can save a person. Pets are not just cute and fun but have been shown to ease loneliness, reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as increase social interaction, encourage exercise and playfulness, and … Read more
Addiction is a disease that impacts your behavior, choices, and how your brain functions. Unfortunately, even with treatment, relapse is common. However, there are several ways that you can reduce relapse risks with the help of Laguna Shores Recovery Center. While working with a treatment facility, you can address underlying trauma, and behavioral patterns, and … Read more
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the leading methods for treating mental health issues like anxiety, depression, eating disorders, family problems, substance use disorder (SUD), and more. A form of talk therapy, it is an evidence-based treatment based on scientific results. However, it turns out to be more than just a therapy modality. It … Read more
You may think of detox, psychotherapy, and 12-step groups regarding addiction recovery. Do you know that life skills have also been part of a full spectrum of treatment programs? By learning essential self-management skills, recovering individuals can better integrate into family life, work, and society. This is particularly important for young people recovering from addiction … Read more
Having a sense of purpose can help you in many ways, including improving mental health and long-term recovery. However, finding purpose is a task that can be very difficult. At Laguna Shores Recovery Center, we understand that finding your purpose can help you to stay on the path of recovery by improving you decreasing depression … Read more
Addiction to alcohol and drugs is one of the deadliest diseases. However, addiction is not always treated or seen for what it is because of the stigma of addiction. There is a looming negative connotation regarding addiction to any drug and alcohol. Other life-threatening diseases are handled with vigilant care and compassion for those under … Read more
Cocaine misuse causes significant and sometimes permanent changes to the brain. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “With repeated exposure to cocaine, the brain adapts so that the reward pathway becomes less sensitive to natural reinforcers. At the same time, circuits involved in stress become increasingly sensitive, leading to increased displeasure and … Read more
Recreation therapy is a burgeoning field full of promising yet simple interventions. It is also a safe, holistic approach that anyone struggling with mental health or substance use disorders can try. Relative to other treatments, recreational therapy poses little to no risk. Those with physical limitations must respect their bodies and can still participate. Today, … Read more
12-Step culture places heavy emphasis on the value of service or helping others. Yet many people enter recovery feeling broken, hopeless, and worthless. It is completely natural to be baffled by the concept of helping someone else when you know you need help first. But nobody expects you to be an expert in recovery. Most … Read more
