It was a raucous morning in Baltimore on October 23 as the Harm Reduction Coalition kicked off its 10th national conference at the Downtown Renaissance Harborplace Hotel. Hurrying in from a late breakfast, I scored a seat in…
Living Sober
They never look like bad news, the ones that take you out. That’s because you don’t know what bad news…
The image of the calm, “neutral” therapist maintaining his equanimity in the middle of a turbulent session with a patient, a stable ship in a stormy sea, is deeply ingrained in the…
Physical dependence and substance use disorders are distinct conditions. Physical dependence is not synonymous with addiction. Addiction—or a substance use disorder—is a disease, and physical dependence is characterized by the existence of…
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Chapters Capistrano
Introduction and Basic ServicesChapters Capistrano is a detox and residential beach front treatment facility in Orange County, California. The individualized…
AToN Center
AToN’s treatment program is based on a collaboration with each individual resident to “Achieve a recovery philosophy that works in…
The Holistic Sanctuary
A couple of things to know about the philosophy behind The Holistic Sanctuary: First, Sanctuary is part of the name…
Summit Malibu
Summit Malibu is a small, private treatment facility with a max capacity of just seven people. As an intimate program,…
Hillside Laguna
Introduction and Basic ServicesSince 2015, Hillside Laguna has been serving men and women who are struggling with addiction and co-occurring…
Practical Recovery – Reunion San Diego
California Drug Rehab Center Review There’s a lot to recommend Practical Recovery – Reunion San Diego, including its compassionate staff,…