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  • The Landing of Newport Beach - Private and Luxurious Treatment for Men
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    • Letter From Sarah - College Program Graduate
    • "Thank you for giving me my life back."
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    • From Drug Rehab to a Professional Career - a True Treatment Success Story
    • I am doing awesome - I will have four years of Sobriety on 10/17/09.
    • My rehab experience started out as a sentence for another probation violation. I was totally unwilling when I first got there...
    • Just when I think my life can't get any better, I wake up sober and it does!
    • I'll be celebrating 5 years a month from today
    • A Letter from a Parent to Eric VandenNoort
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  • Sober Living by the Sea Recommends Four Circles in North Carolina
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  • The Genetics of Addiction
  • More Scientific Progress about Addiction, Dopamine
  • George Bush Discusses His Recovery From Alcoholism
  • From Clinician Tany DesLoover - Treatment Frequently Asked Questions - Families and Clients
  • Continuing Care Protocol at Sober Living by the Seaot
  • Roughly a Quarter of All Drivers in Some States Drove Under the Influence of Alcohol in the Past Year
  • Addiction - Is it a disease or a moral failing?
  • Men Are More Likely To Crave Alcohol When They Feel Negative Emotions
  • The Five "A's" - From our Reflections Program for Mature Adults
  • Addiction Science: Pharmaceutical Developments
  • Exercise as Drug Abuse Prevention Tool
  • Meth Addiction - Meth Users Have Unique Needs in their Drug Treatment Program
  • Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment for Adults at Reflections in Newport Beach California
  • Gen X Misanthrope: Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew- Four Days Left
  • Alcohol Use in California Costs Every Resident $1000 Annually
  • Accidental Prescription Drug Deaths on the Rise
  • Saying Goodbye to Thomas 'Bud' McDonald
  • Salvia Divinorum - "Spit" - A Potentially Dangerous Drug
  • Virtual Tour of Sober Living by the Sea's Neighborhood
  • Alcoholic Energy Drinks - a Controversial New Line of Products
  • Alcohol Companies Continue to Target Young and Inappropriate Consumers
  • Khat (Qat) - A "Semi-Narcotic" Plant with Amphetamine Properties
  • High Profile Drugs and Alcohol cases Show that our society is affected in every area
  • Pregorexia - Anorexia that Dangers Pregnant Mothers and their Children
  • Sober Living by the Sea Uses Nutrition to Complement Addiction Treatment
  • Replacing the Brain Chemicals that Addiction has Robbed
  • Campral: Pharmaceutical Medication for Reducing Alcohol Craving
  • Cigarette Smoking is Very Common in the field of Recovery
  • Quitting Smoking at Same Time as Drugs and Alcohol is Recommended
  • When is Domestic Violence a Hidden Face of Addiction?
  • Show Review: National Geographic "The World's Most Dangerous Drug: Methamphetamine"
  • Review of National Geographic Show: Marijuana Nation
  • The Family Experience
  • "Gone Fishin' with Eric V."
  • A Word about Continuing Care
  • Halloween Pictures
  • Suboxone Success Story from Johnny O
  • A Suboxone "Failure" Story from Johnny O.
  • Some Thoughts from Heather Devore in our T.E.A.C.H. Program
  • Anger Management by Michael Maxey
  • What is the Cost of NOT Going to Treatment? Part I
  • What is the Cost of NOT Going to Treatment? Part II - Legal Issues
  • What is the Cost of NOT Going to Treatment? Part III - Financial Costs
  • What is the Cost of NOT Going to Treatment? Part IV - Health Issues
  • What is the Cost of NOT Going to Treatment? Part V - The Family Suffers
  • Humor Corner by Jerry Brown, PsyD, MFT
  • Sober Living by the Sea to Offer Free Lecture Series on Family Relationships Featuring Dr. Jerry Brown
  • Clinician's Corner - Process Groups by Jerry DeBeau
  • Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Passes!
  • Celebrate Recovery Mission to Rwanda
  • Ritalin and Adderall Abuse on the Rise
  • California Dual Diagnosis Treatment Becoming More Standardized
  • 4 Junior High Girls all Suffer Ecstasy Overdose in Central Valley town of Lathrop CA
  • Antabuse (Disulfuram) Implants - A Plausible Treatment Aid?
  • Sober Living by the Sea Alumni Meeting - Same Time, New Location
  • Surf Program is a Popular Activity for our Clients
  • The Influence of Transgenerational Anxiety on Emotional Maturity and Human Interaction in Client Care
  • Maintaining Balance by Deanna Bommarito
  • Finding Your Place in The World by Deanna Bommarito
  • The Origin of April Fools Day
  • In search of NA Part I: Early History of Narcotics Anonymous
  • Heroin Hits Home - Review of A&E's Documentary - OxyContin Recovery Stories
  • In Search of NA Part II: Jimmy K Starts Narcotics Anonymous in LA
  • In Search of NA Part III: Narcotics Anonymous in the Sixties
  • In Search of NA Part III: Narcotics Anonymous in the Sixties
  • Response to Naltrexone Segment by Sanjay Gupta on CNN
  • In Search of NA Part IV: Narcotics Anonymous Goes Worldwide in the 1970s
  • Begin Today by Vince Jones
  • A New Birth by Vince Jones
  • Danger of Anger by Vince Jones
  • Making up for Lost Time by Vince Jones
  • We are hosting CAADAC Biology of Addiction Event with Hazelden TODAY
  • Exploring Some of the Contradictions in A.A.- by Vince Jones
  • An Uplifting Quote Emmet Fox by Vince Jones
  • Should OxyContin even be Legal? Petition to Ban Oxy is Making Rounds
  • Talking with The Wharf Rats 12-Step Concert Meeting Group at The Dead Concert in Los Angeles
  • An Advanced Class by Vince Jones
  • Cotton Candy Sobriety by Vince Jones
  • The Benefit of Outdoor Activities During the Treatment Process
  • The REAL Gateway Drug? Marijuana Vs. Cigarettes
  • NOW IS YOUR TIME by Vince Jones
  • An Alcoholic Who Recovered - Chris's Story Part 1
  • An Alcoholic Who Recovered - Chris's Story Part 2
  • Who We Are Is Why We Serve by Steven East
  • Medication and Recovery by Steven East
  • Can Music be Therapeutic? Part I - Kelly Kettle
  • Spirituality by Osmosis by Vince Jones
  • Can Music be Therapeutic? Part II - Clients Comments
  • EMDR Therapy - A Conversation with Dr. Christine McIlwain
  • Having Fun Sobriety by Kelly Kettle
  • Now is Your Time by Vince Jones
  • Medical Marijuana by Jay Rau
  • One Year of Treatment by Kelly K.
  • Gina F.'s Recovery Success Story Part I
  • Gina F.'s Recovery Success Story Part II
  • Sponsorship by Vince Jones
  • Tough Love and the Truth - It Hurts by Chris S.
  • Walking the Way We Talk - by Vince Jones
  • Prescription Drugs Get More Press as the Silent Epidemic of Addiction Industry
  • Sweating in Sobriety by Jay Rau
  • Dr. Jerry Brown Participates in Sober Surfing Session
  • Pregorexia Impacts the Eating Disorder Field
  • Children of the "Most High" by Vince Jones
  • Our Staff Member Mike Ferguson Featured on Addiction Podcast
  • The A.A. History of "Easy Does It" and Other Sayings
  • Above All: DO NO HARM! by Jay Rau
  • Clinical Considerations for Mature Clients Part 1 by Charlie Graham
  • Clinical Considerations for Mature Clients Part 2 by Charlie Graham
  • Clinical Considerations for Mature Clients Part 3 by Charlie Graham
  • Report: "Baby Boomers Still Using Drugs"
  • Does Anything Beat Sunrise, Dolphins, and Being Sober?
  • Clinical Considerations for Mature Clients Part 4 by Charlie Graham
  • Clinical Considerations for Mature Clients Part 5 by Charlie Graham
  • Clinical Considerations for Mature Clients Part 6 by Charlie Graham
  • Approaching Recovery in a Business Like Fashion
  • Cool Email that Heather D. Sent Me
  • Our Promise by Vince Jones
  • Why Will People Remember Sober Living by the Sea?
  • Vision Quest: A Quest for Serenity by Jay Rau
  • Alumni Al S. Catches a Big one in San Diego
  • Spirituality Equals Service by Staff Member Steven East
  • Eyes that Sparkle by Chris Swanberg
  • We Need Feedback about 12-Step Meeting Etiquette
  • What is a House Parent? by Jay Rau
  • AA Responds to the Recession
  • What Should I Say if a Person Asked Me to get Drunk or Stoned? by Kelly Kettle
  • How Treatment Heals the Brain Part 1 by Steven East
  • How Treatment Heals the Brain Part II by Steven East
  • Journeying - A Shaman's Meditation Technique by Jay Rau
  • REAL RECOVERY with Gina F. - Morning Meditation part I
  • REAL RECOVERY with Gina F. - Morning Meditation Part II
  • REAL RECOVERY with Gina F - The Roots of Discontent
  • REAL RECOVERY with Gina F. - Freedom From Self
  • Survival Skills by Steven East
  • Spiritual Program of Action by a Staff Member
  • REAL RECOVERY With Gina F .- Pages 85-88 Part I
  • REAL RECOVERY With Gina F. - Pages 85-88 Part II
  • Beach Meetings - 12 Step Recovery on the Sand by Kelly K
  • Friday Night Baking at the Women's Intake House!
  • Addiction Concepts - Stress by Steven East
  • Addiction Concepts - Acupuncture: Placebo or Miracle? by Steven East
  • Addiction Concepts - The Power of Suggestion by Steven East
  • A "Treatment" (Prayer) is an Operation by Vince Jones
  • Dreams about "Using" by Chris S.
  • Spirituality and the 12 Steps by Jay Rau
  • What is My Purpose in Life? by Alumni and Staff Member Christopher Smith
  • Drug Deaths is Number One Killer in Many States
  • Grammy Winning Singer Bryan Duncan Visits our Morning Lecture Group
  • Great Teachers Say the Same Thing a Hundred Different Ways by Kelly Kettle
  • Addiction Concepts - Healthy Self-Esteem by Steven East
  • Be Positive, Open about My Weaknesses, and Listen by Christopher Smith
  • Cocaine Causes Permanent Changes in the Brain at the Genome Level
  • 70% of US Cocaine Is Tainted with Potentially Fatal Levamisole
  • ‘Sticky’ OxyContin is New and Tamper Resistant
  • Praying With a Feather by Vince Jones
  • 7 Easy and Soft Steps to Staying Sober by Chris Swanberg
  • Changing Perception by Jay Rau
  • Methamphetamine Withdrawal and Addiction Recovery by a Staff Member
  • The Truth Hurts Sometimes by Kelly K
  • New Campaign Designed to Prevent Teenage Prescription Drug Abuse
  • Is AA for Addicts as well as Alcoholics? by Chris Swanberg
  • Heroin Invades the Suburbs in New York
  • Is Suboxone Right For You?
  • A Vicodin Ban on the Horizon?
  • Clean and Sober for the Holidays by Chris Swanberg
  • Alcohol Abuse is Costing New Mexico Human Lives and Billions of Dollars
  • Movie Review: Pleasure Unwoven by Kevin McCauley
  • The Fast Rising Abuse of Cocaine by Women
  • Review of Cocaine Mafia Vanguard Show from Current TV
  • No More Ruined Holidays by Chris S.
  • Sexual Addiction is Getting a lot More Press Lately
  • Why is Teenage Drug Abuse on the Rise?
  • OxyContin Killing an Increasing Number of People in Canada
  • Food Addiction is Real and Treatable
  • "Life After Christmas" by a staff member
  • The Day After Christmas by John L.
  • Charlie Graham Speaks at St. Andrews Presbyterian Celebrate Recovery Meeting
  • Drug and Alcohol Treatment Causing a Decline in Teen Drug Abuse in England
  • Putting Half the Effort of Drug Using into Your Recovery by Kelly K.
  • A New Look at a New Year by Staff Member John L.
  • Attachments and the Recovery Process: "What do we need to get rid of?" by Jay Rau
  • Not Just for a Pay Check - An Addiction Professional Reflects on his Chosen Path
  • Helping a Loved One with a Painkiller Addiction
  • Sudden Deaths from Cocaine Use is a Growing Concern
  • Mephedrone - The New and Dangerous Club Drug
  • Come On AA Light My Fire by Chris Swanberg
  • Heroin Purity and Supply Increase Combined With Drop in Price Create a Deadly Phenomenon
  • A Change is a Comin' by Chris Swanberg
  • Fertility Treatment Could Be Reduced for Alcoholic Drinkers
  • The New Era of Reaching Out to "At Risk" Teens Through Their Parents
  • Untreated Addiction Creates Confusion not Harmony
  • Ecstasy Use Killing More Young and Healthy People
  • Pain Medication Overdoses are linked to Higher Dose Prescriptions
  • The War on Drugs Moves beyond the Airwaves into the Concert Halls of Mexico
  • Three Unlikely Partners in Crime: Afghanistan, Mexico, and Prescription Drugs Manufacturers
  • Three Unlikely Partners in Crime Part II Mexican Farmers and Xalisco Drug Entrepreneurs
  • Binge Eating Disorder isOfficially Recognized in the DSM-5
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  • EMBEDA is a Positive Development for Pain Management that Will Inevitably be Abused
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  • Topamax - A Medication that is Beneficial in the Treatment of Alcoholism
  • Seroquel Can Be a Useful Medication in Early Alcoholism and Addiction Treatment
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