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There is no denying that certain animals can bring a real sense of healing for those in recovery. We have seen it ourselves with practices like Wolf Therapy, or even with dogs and cats. Well, as new research out of Canada is showing, horses appear...
We are all certainly blessed to live close to the beautiful SoCal Pacific Ocean. But what if the water was more than just a gorgeous tourist attraction? What if it could actually help heal people battling an addiction? That concept is starting to gain traction...
Could there be an exact formula that defines an alcoholic? Perhaps a blend of symptoms that definitively state whether someone who "casually drinks" has taken their habit too far? Well Popular Science has decided to weigh in on that equation, building a 10 point checklist that can...
It's a known fact that an addiction doesn't just touch one person. It touches that person's family, their coworkers, their friends, even their entire community. So we make it a point to ensure that whoever is going into recovery also gets support for those who...
Summer is certainly the season to be in nature and enjoying the sunshine. And within our industry, a new treatment method is gaining popularity which takes advantage of the great outdoors. That, of course, would be Bike Therapy, which allows patients in recovery to focus their energies...
We love reporting on new recovery techniques that are making a dent in the fight against addiction. And this month, one interesting therapy is making headlines within our industry. Now we're all familiar with Pet Therapy and, in fact, it's something we offer ourselves at Valley...
We all know that addiction can tear apart lives, but identifying it is sometimes easier said than done. Often times, people dependent on drugs and alcohol can hide their habits extremely well; functioning with day-to-day tasks, yet crippled by the disease. Most surprising of all,...
It's been a while since we shone the spotlight on a tried and true recovery advocate. And this week, we thought we'd highlight one of our own. Acupuncture extraordinaire Natalia Plotkin plays a pivotal role in the healing and recovery process of our patients. Her...
Most of us are aware of the success of the 12-step method of recovery. Structured as a task list, these clear-cut objectives add focus to a former addict's journey and create a "goal-setting" experience that is both therapeutic and rewarding. Well, two pivotal steps in...
Throughout our weekly blogs, we like to explore some of the methods we use in the Valley Recovery Center treatment regimen. Previously, we explored the philosophies behind "Seeking Safety" and now, we thought we'd share some details about our Grief and Loss program. We know...
At Valley Recovery Center, we have a wide variety of services, therapies and methods to help get people on the path to recovery. Some are typical withdrawal programs (such as detox) and others a bit more unconventional (like Wolf Therapy or Archery). For us, the...
Two of the key factors in a successful recovery are discipline and, interestingly enough, distraction. Channeling the energies a patient used to put into substance abuse towards more productive means can be very rewarding. It can also teach the brain to focus on tasks other...
You can never predict which types of blogs "go viral" with the masses. Every now then, a certain story can touch the nerve of America and spark an online sensation. This past week that story belonged to stay-at-home mom Jen Simon, who candidly discussed her...
