Veganism And Recovery
Obviously, health is a major factor in the way we approach recovery. And that carries way beyond the treatment process. Our hope is that people who graduate from a program…
Obviously, health is a major factor in the way we approach recovery. And that carries way beyond the treatment process. Our hope is that people who graduate from a program…
Obviously, there are many ways to spread the message of addiction. And we give just as much credit to the abstract advocates as we do to the ones rallying on…
Though Valley Recovery Center does not sit in Orange County per se, they are a close Southern California neighbor. And we most certainly like to keep our eye on new…
This week, some addiction recovery headlines came from a very unlikely place. Namely the Bloomberg financial site, which happened to be covering the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. According…
Though addictions can strike anywhere, it is worth noting that certain industries lend themselves more to temptation. The hospitality field, for instance, is known for a high rate of dependencies,…
Could sobriety become a big trend in 2020? Interestingly, that's what some business analysts from Entreprenuer magazine are predicting; particularly when it comes to the non-alcoholic beer market.Dubbed NA (for…
You know sobriety is catching once is starts to garner a profit. And according to some new data from CBS News, clean experiences are becoming big business. Several high profile…
We often think of the website Yelp for reviews on restaurants or even retail businesses. But can it also be an accurate judge of whether or not a recovery facility…
When examining life threatening addictions, "out of the box" treatment methods are often required; particularly for those who have had little success with traditional recovery tactics. And sometimes, it's those…
It's no secret that addiction is commonplace within the entertainment industry. For decades, actors and actresses have dealt with drug issues, alcoholism and many other difficult dependencies. But in Hollywood…
Music therapy has proven to be quite successful when it comes to conquering an addiction. In fact, it's a practice that we implement at Valley Recovery Center. But over in…
This past October, the Drug Enforcement Association (or DEA) implemented its annual anti-addiction initiative titled National Drug Take Back Day. Its purpose is to encourage anyone with excess prescription meds…
It's always interesting to imagine how the recovery industry will adapt to the digital age. This month, a new Silicon Valley startup is hoping to make a giant leap forward…
We always like to see encouraging recovery stories pop up in unconventional locations. The Financial Times, for example, is not a place where you'd expect to hear about people beating…
Obviously, America is in the midst of a major opioid crisis. But when you think about it, pain issues are common across the globe. So why are people becoming addicted…
There is no denying that addiction is big topic across the country right now. And one that happens to impact millions of people. So it makes sense that writers, poets…
Recently, our local news outlet, The Los Angeles Times, published a lengthy article on addiction and new techniques that are being used to overcome it in the Southland. One particular…
It is an understood fact that recovery involves a shift of focus. The concept is, that the sensation of getting high can (and should) be redirected to more positive outlets.…
A few weeks back, we mentioned how Google was helping to take a stand against addiction. They recently put together a recovery hub that uses their state-of-the-art technology to direct…
There are certain essentials that go with being a first responder. CPR training, for example, has been a necessity for decades and virtually all health professionals know how to administer…
We always make a point to share informative news involving the recovery industry, particularly if they relate to our region of Southern California. Well, per The Orange County Register, there…
This past week, the website Quartz.com published a lengthy and informative article about the human elements involved within the recovery process and how important they truly are. For many, in…
We are always excited to see recovery-related stories make headlines and this week, our industry got quite a boost from the tech giant Google. The famed search engine publicly announced…
Getting clean from drugs and alcohol requires a strict recovery regimen, detoxing, therapy and a few extra unconventional tactics. At least, that has been our formula for success and it…