recovery
The Big Lie - Betty Ford Describes Addiction - Alumni Blog Entry
Several years ago Betty Ford came out with a phrase that described addiction in three words that was brilliant. “The Big Lie.” read more...
Watching Blue Whales on Catalina Trip
While in treatment at Sober Living by the Sea, there are many fun and therapeutic activities that help build friendships and self esteem in recovery. read more...
Why Our Setting is Perfect - Kelly K.
Staff member Kelly K weighs in on what a special place our treatment community by the beach is. read more...
Drumming Enhances Addiction Treatment at our Drug Rehab Facility
Participating in spiritual activities like drumming help our clients to connect with each other, build self esteem, and most importantly: have fun. read more...
Sober Living by the Sea and Knots of Love Team Up to Make Caps
Today many clients and some staff members of our treatment center pitched in to help cancer patients feel special and loved. read more...
Three Alumni Carry the Message by Chris S.
Treatment team member Chris S talks about taking some of our successful (in recovery) alumni to a Hospitals and Institutions Panel. If you want to participate in panels and reach out to people who need recovery, don't hesitate to contact the alumni department. read more...
ACT Your Way into Right Thinking - Recovery Program Wisdom
Our treatment center staffer brings some of his wisdom about "acting" your way into right thinking in a program of recovery... as opposed to "thinking" your way into right thinking. read more...
Thinking about 12-Step Recovery? - Recovery Wisdom by Eric V.
Treatment works and we have been doing it for 25 years in Newport Beach, CA. Long term recovery post treatment is best aided with participation in a 12-step program like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous. In this entry our staff member Eric V discusses some of what he's learned. read more...
Freedom is not free... from a Treatment Staff Member
Greg is dedicated to recovery and he really "knows the deal" when it comes to starting a new life free of addiction. read more...
Recovery is Like a Recipe by Kelly K.
I have heard through the years that a great analogy for building a good solid foundation in sobriety comes through following directions as if you were going to bake a delicious cake. The recipe for sobriety is simple with specific information about ingredients and timing. This recipe can be given out and who ever follows these direction precisely will have a wonderful "cake." read more...
