2008
Sub-archives
Addiction Science: Pharmaceutical Developments
Sober Living by the Sea has always been on a leader in the field of addiction treat-ment. You may have heard about some of the new drugs that have been developed to ease the process of recovery thus increasing the likelihood of success. read more...
The Five "A's" - From our Reflections Program for Mature Adults
“The Five A’s” AWARENESS, ADMITTANCE, ACCEPTANCE, ACTION, ACCOMPLISHMENT These “Five A’s” are a process we all go through in this 12 step program we belong to. When you become aware of the fact that you are in a treatment center and some bald guy named John is speaking to you about “Five A’s” you begin to wonder why you’re even here: that’s awareness. read more...
Men Are More Likely To Crave Alcohol When They Feel Negative Emotions
This probably comes as no surprise, but men and women tend to react to stress differently. A study of emotional and alcohol-craving responses to stress has found that when men become upset, they are more likely to want alcohol than women. Women on the other hand, have greater rates of depression and some types of anxiety disorders than men. read more...
Addiction - Is it a disease or a moral failing?
The most important question there is about addiction A response by Kevin McCauley to the article posted on Slate.com "Medical Misnomer: Addiction isn't a brain disease, Congress" read more...
Roughly a Quarter of All Drivers in Some States Drove Under the Influence of Alcohol in the Past Year
A new Nationwide Report Estimates that also reveals that 6-7 percent of adults in several states and the District of Columbia drove under the influence of illicit drugs at least once in the past year. read more...
Continuing Care Protocol at Sober Living by the Seaot
If and when a client is returning to their home after completing treatment, they receive a lot of options for continued care. This is where Sober Living by the Sea's twenty three year history benefits the clients because we have a nation wide network of reputable addiction professionals. read more...
From Clinician Tany DesLoover - Treatment Frequently Asked Questions - Families and Clients
Our addiction therapist from the women's program The Rose answers questions about treatment and what to expect from their family member or loved one regarding the treatment process at our facility. read more...
George Bush Discusses His Recovery From Alcoholism
George Bush's recovery from alcoholism should show us that getting help in a treatment program for addiction or alcoholism is not something to be ashamed of. Call our drug rehab for help with alcoholism. read more...
More Scientific Progress about Addiction, Dopamine - Addiction Hope
Our treatment center is well versed in the phenomenon of anhedonia and "pleasure deafness" that comes with the blast of addictive substances over time. read more...
The Genetics of Addiction
This blog about the genetics of addiction is brought to you by the Alumni Department of Sober Living by the Sea. To learn more about Sober Living by the Sea visit our addiction treatment center website website, to learn more about our treatment programs for men, visit the Landing Men's Rehab and Sunrise Recovery Drug Treatment Ranch in Riverside websites. To learn more about our recovery programs for women, visit The Rose Rehab for Women website, and to learn about our treatment program for eating disorders and addiction visit The Victorian House for Eating Disorders and Addiction Treatment. read more...
