Sober Living by the Sea Blog
This is the Blog where our staff members and alumni share their experience, strength, and hope about sobriety and recovery.
Seizures Like Demi Moore's Not Uncommon After Smoking Spice
It is not certain that Demi was smoking Spice but there were several clues indicating she was smoking synthetic marijuana (known as "Spice"). read more...
Sativex - Marijuana Based Prescription Painkiller Spray coming
There is a new drug called Sativex coming from a British pharmaceutical company called GW Pharma. read more...
Israeli Company Teva to Join the Super Strong Hydrocone Party
Teva Pharmaceuticals to profit greatly and probably there will be some collateral damage (overdose, addiction, etc.). read more...
Overtaken Filmmakers and Stars Visit our Treatment Center
Today was a great day at Sober Living by the Sea. We were visited by the makers and stars of the documentary "Overtaken" which is about prescription drug abuse in Orange County. read more...
How Parents Can Help Teens Resist Peer Pressure
Surprisingly, disagreements - if they are brought about as a result of healthy dialogue - can be a good way to provide teens the tools they need to prevent peer pressure from getting them to use drugs. read more...
New California Cough Medicine Law to Curb Robotripping
California is the first state to address the problem of over-the-counter cough medicine abuse by teenagers and children. The days of easily catching a Robotussin buzz (if you are under 18) are over. read more...
Irvine Doctor Loses Medical License for Irresponsible Prescriptions
In another example of a (long overdue) crackdown on irresponsible prescribing of narcotic painkillers, a doctor from Irvine lost his license after the overdose death of a depressed patient. read more...
Zohydro- New "Pure Vicodin" Painkiller Will Be Highly Addictive.
While Zohydro might be good for those in pain, the potential for abuse and addiction is off the charts. read more...
Trey Anastasio from PHISH talks about Drug Court
Trey has a compelling story to tell about his problematic addiction to painkillers and how drug court read more...
The Truth about Pathological Lying
Most people occasionally tell lies for personal gain or to avoid punishment, but those who are afflicted with a disorder known as pathological lying often tell lies that have no clear purpose. read more...
