2009
Sub-archives
Finding Your Place in The World by Deanna Bommarito
Burt Nanus said, "Vision is where tomorrow begins, for it expresses what you and others who share the vision will be working hard to create. Since most people don't take the time to think systematically about the future, those who do, and who base their strategies and actions on their visions, have inordinate power to shape the future." read more...
Maintaining Balance by Deanna Bommarito
"Maintaining balance in a busy world is difficult but necessary if we are to shine our lights brightly. We must be mindful of the path that our lives take in order to keep the way to the Lord's path open and the addictive door to the world closed. Staying focused, reading the Word, being connected and reminding our brothers and sisters in Christ of the necessity to be balanced are all things that each of us can do daily in order to not stumble in our walks. read more...
The Influence of Transgenerational Anxiety on Emotional Maturity and Human Interaction in Client Care
Clients in a community based residential treatment facility seek help for co-occurring disorders such as alcohol and substance abuse combined with mental health issues as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder, a variety of personality disorders, and attention deficit disorder read more...
Surf Program is a Popular Activity for our Clients
Sober Living by the Sea has long recognized the benefit of keeping our clients in constant motion. read more...
Sober Living by the Sea Alumni Meeting - Same Time, New Location
We are looking forward to hosting the Sober Living by the Sea Alumni Meeting at our 17th Street lecture facility on starting on Thursday March 19th from 7:00-8:00 PM. read more...
Antabuse (Disulfuram) Implants - A Plausible Treatment Aid?
As someone who is in recovery and once prayed daily for the strength to resist alcohol, the thought of an Antabuse Implant sounds attractive to me. read more...
4 Junior High Girls all Suffer Ecstasy Overdose in Central Valley town of Lathrop CA
LATHROP, CA - In a tragic turn of events in California's Central Valley, two 12 year old girls and two 13 year old girls overdosed on ecstasy that was sold to them by a 14 year old boy in Lathrop, CA. read more...
California Dual Diagnosis Treatment Becoming More Standardized
California dual diagnosis treatment centers will soon have another tool to improve treatment. Men and women who come to treatment for addiction and are experiencing a mood disorder like depression, anxiety, or PTSD will benefit. read more...
Ritalin and Adderall Abuse on the Rise
In yet another disturbing chapter in the "silent epidemic" of prescription drug abuse Ritalin and Adderall abuse is growing because of their stimulating effects. These so called "Smart drugs" are anything but. read more...
Celebrate Recovery Mission to Rwanda
This is a blog entry from Deanna Bommarito about her recent trip to Rwanda as part of a Celebrate Recovery expedition. Deanna works with women in our Rose Treatment Program for Women. Sober Living by the Sea also has a Residential Celebrate Recovery Program. read more...
