The commercials on TV of attractive people throwing a few back, movies of people taking shots until they fall down, the weekday contention amongst friends that, “I can drink you under the table”—it’s these things and more. A major reason alcohol poisoning is so prevalent is the common misconception that alcohol is pretty much innocuous. […]
You never stop being a parent. It doesn’t matter how old your child is or what stage of life they are going through, your kid is your kid. That means you protection, guidance, and assistance in their lives will always feel like part of your job. You watched their first steps. First day of school. […]
When we were children staying up past midnight was a rare treat. Maybe New Year’s Eve, maybe a sleepover at a friend’s house. It meant we were really living—something to brag about the next day. Fast-forward fifteen years and staying up past midnight is a curse. Body exhausted, brain fried, and eyes wide open. For […]
Presented by Joshua Kenyon, Executive Director SoCal Detox Mindfulness in a detox and a drug or alcohol addiction treatment setting. This class was hosted by Pacific Solstice on Wednesday, June 28th, 2017. Video transcription below. If you have noticed these signs in someone you know it may be time to get them help. For […]
SoCal Detox is a premier detox facility providing specialty monitoring and assessment for people to receive clean and safe detoxification. While a high-quality detox is the first step to lasting sobriety, there are more strides to take on the journey to full recovery. That’s why SoCal Detox in San Clemente, California, carefully and purposely walks […]
We all know about drunk driving. A few beers and we take the keys away from Uncle Carl and hail an Uber to get him home. In today’s culture, there is information, safeguards, and warnings for people considering drinking then getting behind a wheel. But there is less info for anyone shooting up, then jumping […]
The 4th of July is a proud and important day for the people of this country. But if you are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction it is a day that can look quite a bit different. It’s as American as apple pie, Taco Bell, and Elvis … It’s beer. Or really any type of […]
From Amy Winehouse to U2 here are 8 powerful addiction songs about substance abuse and its effects. 1. “Rehab,” Amy Winehouse Most Haunting Lyric: “I ain’t got the time” If there was ever a cautionary tale for an addict, it’s Amy Winehouse. She died of alcohol poisoning ate age 27, and her most popular song professes […]
So you detoxed. You did your residential treatment. You’ve been in IOP and are still meeting with a support group—even feeling pretty good and … wham! Something hits you. A couple of months into your recovery process is a tough time to experience a new set of withdrawals, but no one said recovery was […]
To read more on how to help a loved one with an addiction, find it here. If you are considering having an intervention for a loved one with an addiction, it is important to remember that recovery does not come from a single force of willpower. A decision must be made, for sure. But a […]
For every person with an addiction filled with life-threatening behaviors and dangerous lifestyle decisions, there is a heartbroken loved one watching it happen. Family and friends feel powerless in the face of this seemingly all-powerful force in the life of their son or daughter, father or mother, brother or sister. Maybe you’ve stood in the […]
On Tuesday, June 13, 2107, Sovereign Health in San Clemente was raided by 40 federal agents. This alarming event has occurred during a period of time when the Southern California recovery industry (addiction treatment centers, detoxification centers, and other chemical dependency programs) has been under much scrutiny and media investigation for ethical standards. Unfortunately, for […]