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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (commonly known as PTSD) and addiction have always been intertwined. In fact, roughly a quarter of the people dealing with drug or alcohol disorders also suffer PTSD. So it's not surprising to see research develop on these two topics, including a new study...
We have often discussed the terrible repercussions an addiction can have on children within a household. They, of course, are victims of this terrible disease as well and undergo a great deal emotional trauma seeing their parent (or parents) suffer. To that point, we thought...
With the opioid crisis in full swing, it is not uncommon for once intact families to be completely torn apart. Whether it's a parent overdosing, a jail sentence or social services stepping in, children are yet another major victim of this epidemic. And now,...
This week, The Guardian website published an interesting article about a phenomenon that mainstream America has yet to latch on to. That would be "Secondhand Drinking" or the collateral damage that beer, wine and spirits can have on people connected to an alcoholic. It...
There are many components that go into a successful recovery experience. Yes sober living and detox are essential first steps, but having a proven outpatient center is just as important for those looking to complete the journey. And that's where Resoultions Therapeutic Services comes in....
As part of our ongoing profile series into unique treatment facilities throughout the southland, we are proud to share the revolutionary techniques happening at Breathe. What is Breathe, you ask? It is much more than a recovery clinic. It is a healing center. Here, patients dealing...
We look at veterans as heroes. People who have served our country and made incredible sacrifices for American freedom. But tragically, even heroes can fall prey to addiction. And, believe it or not, people who have seen combat may even be more likely. Post Traumatic...
We understand that there are certain addiction-related topics that are very difficult to talk about. And, unfortunately, domestic violence happens to be one of them. It's sad to say, but more often than not abusive spouses have some sort of dependency on drugs or alcohol....
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...
Every now and then, we come across stories that truly devastate us. As recovery advocates and animal lovers, it is terrible to hear about innocent pets getting subjected to drugs and alcohol. But it is a reality and a subject that deserves attention. One particular story started...
Sometimes it takes a first-person account of addiction to scare people straight. And this month 21-year-old college student Hanna Lottritz did just that, with a brutally honest blog that reached 400,000 readers and profiled her descent into binge drinking. Outlets like The Today Show and US Magazine...
If you follow our blogs, then you are well aware of the VRC Spotlight Series. It is here, where we highlight partners, friends and leaders in the world of recovery. This week, we are proud to showcase West Los Angeles/Century City-based psychotherapist Daniel Factor and...
