September happens to be a very important month for those in our field. That's because from now until the 30th, people across the country band together to promote National Recovery…
Previously, we discussed a medication making major strides in combating the country's opioid crisis. Named buprenorphine, it has become a powerful agent in helping ween people off their addictions; particularly…
We've mentioned many times before how an outlet like social media can make a huge difference in the world of recovery. And as a recent Good Morning America segment proved,…
Every now and then, we encounter a global recovery story that truly moves us. And this week, BBC News published an inspiring article that quickly went viral around the world.…
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 landing. Back on July 16, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin successfully touched down on…
We always get excited about positive recovery changes happening in our home state of California. And this month, progress may be made with an action that would allow for "peer…
In the digital age, "influencers" have become a hot commodity. You'll see them on social media outlets like Instagram and YouTube; broadcasting messages to a large and dedicated audience. Now,…
There is no doubt that addiction and sobriety are serious subjects. But sometimes, it is important to take a step back and embrace humor throughout the experience. Laughter, of course,…
It's still very sad to see the stigmas that surround addiction. Too often, people are branded in a negative light after overcoming a dependency; which, in turn, leads them to…
This past week, NPR published an alarming story about discrepancies happening in the way our nation is reacting to the opioid crisis. Thankfully advancements have been made; particularly with the…
We've written many times before about the therapeutic outlets people can find after overcoming an addiction. Everything from art to ice climbing have been brought to the forefront. And one…
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…
This time of year, it's common for the word "tax" to appear in news headlines. But aside from the big April deadline, there is one other story about this subject…
We always keep our eye out for innovative sobriety tactics happening throughout the country. And this past week, Massachusetts made headlines for kicking off a revolutionary new recovery program within their prison…
It is common knowledge that "supply and demand" drives how modern businesses operate. And in recent months, that model appears to shifting away from wine and spirits. Bars now specialize…
If you're familiar with our practices at VRC, then you're well aware of the Art Therapy program we have in place and how it has helped countless alumni successfully complete their recovery journeys.…
Over the history of our blogs, we've explored many unconventional ways to overcome addictions. Whether it's wolf therapy, archery or what have you; a physical outlet can be a very…
We are always interested in hearing about new and unique approaches to recovery. And over in Canada, a noted treatment center is testing out a prize reward system for those…
As we all know, recovery is nationwide and people in different states have different approaches on how to treat addiction. Over in Alaska, for example, a special movement is taking…
We can certainly learn a lot from other big cities across the country. Though we're west coast based, we continuously have our eye on what's happening in New York and…
If you happen to follow Valley Recovery Center, then you're probably well aware of the Facebook Alumni Group we set up and how it has been helping people who have been through…
For the past several years, we have proudly attended The Experience, Strength and Hope Awards; which honors addiction survivors. And 2019 marks a very special occasion for this event, as ESH (as we…
As we all know, addiction can hit people across every state and in every different line of work. Even acclaimed heroes like first responders can fall victim to a dependency,…
What triggers the need to use, or a relapse for that matter? Could it be the sight of a certain substance? Or perhaps the sensation you recall about the particular…
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