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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...
What is the Cost of NOT Going to Treatment? Part II - Legal Issues
Men and women who come here to our addiction treatment facilities are often doing so as a result of a catastrophic moment in their life that led to arrest and the possibility of incarceration. Sober Living by the Sea is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility by the State of California as well as Orange and Los Angeles Counties. This allows our staff of legal experts to assist in navigating the complex legal system and provide to the courts required documentation of time productively spent in a rehabilitation facility to the courts. This is a service that we can provide to our clients who are lucky enough to not have to serve time in jail for their drug or alcohol related offense. read more...
Anger Management by Michael Maxey
When I first started looking at my anger, I realized I had no real concept of what anger was. I knew what it was to me. However, as a “rageaholic," I thought that this was a normal way of dealing with life situations. read more...
Saying Goodbye to Thomas 'Bud' McDonald
Thomas 'Bud' McDonald was a child star who became a pillar in the recovery community. 'Bud' helped found drug and alcohol treatment programs after recovering himself from alcoholism many years ago. Hedied Monday of congestive heart failure. He was 85 years old. read more...
Alcohol Use in California Costs Every Resident $1000 Annually
At a time when Budweiser is in the news for being purchased by Belgian brewer InBev, another interesting news item about alcohol caught my eye today. The below report will inevitably be used to attack "Big Alcohol" so that companies like InBev will be responsible for more of the devastating effects of their products. read more...
Meth Addiction - Meth Users Have Unique Needs in their Drug Treatment Program
Crystal Meth abuse is a very disturbing trend that we've seen grow exponentially over the last twenty three years of treating chemically dependent people here at the beach in California. Other names for crystal meth include speed, crank, crystal, tweak, ice, or glass. Methamphetamine is taken orally, intranasally (snorting the powder), by needle injection, or by smoking. 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...
