The American Society of Addiction Medicine made headlines two weeks ago when it released its new definition of addiction. Guess what? Addiction is a “primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry”—which the…
Living Sober
As we were driving away from the rehab facility in summer 2015, I couldn’t help but burst with elation. He…
Our Picks
Since writing about Audrey Kishline’s passing for TheFix last week, I’ve been preoccupied with her story—I’m a psychotherapist who has specialized in addiction treatment for most of my professional career, and I…
I’ve sorted my own twisted route through a decade of holiday dramas, on the East Coast, West Coast and even another continent. The only thing I’m sure of is that navigating the…
Rehab Reviews
Serenity Acres
Introduction and Basic ServicesFounded in 2011 by Lawrence Adler, Serenity Acres is a luxury inpatient facility located in Crownsville, Maryland.…
The Palm Beach Institute
Introduction and Basic ServicesFounded in 1970, The Palm Beach Institute (PBI) is a treatment facility that specializes in the care…
Infinity Treatment Centers: Malibu
Introduction and Basic ServicesPart of the New Vista Behavioral Health network of rehab facilities, Infinity Treatment Centers is located on…
TruVida Recovery
Introduction and Basic ServicesAbout an hour south of downtown Los Angeles in Orange County, TruVida Recovery is a co-ed treatment…
Chapters Capistrano
Introduction and Basic ServicesChapters Capistrano is a detox and residential beach front treatment facility in Orange County, California. The individualized…