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The ultimate gift you can give yourself is sobriety. Once you experience life on purpose and with positive intention, you’ll want to keep that gift guarded closely to your heart. Make this year about putting your recovery first and everything else will fall right into place.

My kids were still protective of his reputation, and I didn’t want to embarrass his firm or his extended family. But holding it inside and lying about it to people all the time who would often ask just how Peter died so young started to really affect me, emotionally and physically. It is clear that families are affected by their loved ones addiction, however, keeping that struggle inside isn’t beneficial for anyone. It’s important to know that embarrassment and shame can be turned into a positive action by speaking out about your experiences and opening up so that the addict that still suffers does not shy away from seeking help. You can be an advocate for someone needing help.

Adam Jablin has been sober for 14 years, recovering from substance abuse that started with alcohol and graduated to prescription drugs. Oxycontin, Percocet, Darvocet, and I was one of these what they call high functioning alcoholics and addicts. I didn’t even know I had a problem, Jablin explained. There is an easier soft way of overcoming such an overwhelming desire to stop using. Recovery.

Let this year be a reflective period on how much you’ve overcome. Yes, there have been and still are many challenges within our communities but YOU hold the power for self discovery and recovery. I hope this holiday season you’ve been able to find more positives than negatives. More gratitude in your hearts and I hope that you have peace within yourself and continue to live one day at a time. From all of us to you and your families, Happy Holidays and another blessed year to come

Former Disney Channel actor Orlando Brown discussed his struggles with drug addiction... Addiction doesn’t care if you’re old, young, rich, poor, famous... addiction will destroy anything that comes in the way of you feeding that obsession of the mind. You CAN recover and live a life of sobriety, clarity, joy, freedom! Your journey begins when you make the decision to stop and seek recovery.

It wouldn't feel like Christmas without our very own "Elf on a Shelf"!

Our Very Alter Christmas Event is underway! Make sure to stop by and let St. Nick "Stoffel" Claus and his elf know what you want for Christmas!

In the city and county of Los Angeles, the outreach to mentally ill homeless people is made up of a thousand moving parts and an army of good people doing noble work. This seriousness that surrounds mental health and addiction should never be over looked. These are life or death stories and it is up to those in recovery to lend out a hand for guidance.

Make recovery your healthy habit. Sobriety is your daily intent and greatest gift. Have a happy and healthy Halloween #recoveryispossible #recovery #treatment #acceptance #celebrateyourlife #danapointrehab #addictionrecovery #sobrietyrocks #sobriety #hope #itgetsbetter #recoveryrocks #oceanview #california #danapoint #change #serenityprayer #huntingtonbeach #orangecounty #halloween2020 #HalloweenAtHome

Southland residents can dispose of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs this weekend during National Drug Take-Back Day. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has partnered with local law enforcement officials to spread awareness about removing expired drugs out of circulation and or hypodermic needles. This organized effort is to help with potential overdoses from prescription drugs and or disposing harmful materials.

This above all... Being true to yourself, what does that mean? What does that look like? Are you being honest about your personal struggle with addiction? When we are at our best we can be the best versions of ourselves and in part be able to help others and flourish in society. ... Remember, you are never alone. This too shall pass if you give it one day at a time. #recoveryispossible #recovery #treatment #acceptance #celebrateyourlife #danapointrehab #addictionrecovery #sobrietyrocks #sobriety #hope #itgetsbetter #recoveryrocks #oceanview #california #danapoint #change #serenityprayer #huntingtonbeach #orangecounty

According to a July Kaiser Family Foundation poll, 53 percent of adults in the U.S. reported mental health difficulties related to the pandemic, up from 32 percent in March. This is were we as a community must continue to battle this pandemic and opioid epidemic together. There are resources for those who do not have healthcare options and 12 step group online meetings. Until we can make changes in legislation for healthcare to be a right for all we must continue to focus on our communities and outreach programs that aren’t funded by private healthcare.

I’m sharing Suzanna’s story because in a county with 60,000 homeless people, three or four of whom die each day on average, it’s just so good to hear about a successful intervention. Intervention doesn’t have to leave a negative impact. It can change your life.

Today is a day that can change your life! Today can be your new chapter and it can be written based on positivity. How are you going to live your life today? By circumstance taking over or by changing your circumstance and making it your fuel and motivation? #recoveryispossible #recovery #treatment #acceptance #celebrateyourlife #danapointrehab #addictionrecovery #sobrietyrocks #sobriety #hope #itgetsbetter #recoveryrocks #oceanview #california #danapoint #change #serenityprayer #huntingtonbeach #orangecounty

More than 40 states have recorded increases in opioid-related deaths since the pandemic began. And calls to the helpline sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness increased 65% between March and June. - Starting in January 2021, the new law will require commercial health insurers to adopt uniform standards of care We must continue to work together against the stigma in mental health and addiction. With new legislation stating that health care providers cannot determine the definition of medical necessity...

The road to Recovery will reveal many promises in your life. Your past will no longer be the main focus or living with regret. Your entire outlook on life will change. If you choose to take the road to recovery and live a life of principles that will get you through any challenging moment. If we are painstaking about this phase of our development, we will be amazed before we are half way through. We will comprehend the word serenity and we will know peace... #recoveryispossible #recovery #treatment #acceptance #celebrateyourlife #danapointrehab #addictionrecovery #sobrietyrocks #sobriety #hope #itgetsbetter #recoveryrocks #oceanview #california #danapoint #change #serenityprayer #huntingtonbeach #orangecounty

Intergenerational trauma describes how oppressive events that impacted one generation tend to be carried over, as far as feelings, in later generations, Cultural humility, how does this impact your awareness? Are we taking each personal struggle and treating it differently than someone else’s? Are we ignoring someone else’s trauma simply because we cannot relate? These are important issues that should be addressed when helping our communities from all walks of life and different ethnicities.

Anxiety, stress, lack of sleep, these can all be triggering issues for those who suffer from substance abuse. The bed nucleus of the stria terminalis, or BNST - It can be a key to psychiatric disorders such as depression, addiction and anxiety The results are exciting because they provide a potential explanation for why oxytocin sometimes increases anxiety in humans. The vast majority of previous work has focused on the neural mechanisms that underlie the anxiety-reducing effects of oxytocin,"

Coming out of our darkest moments is the miracle of recovery. Every challenge you face is a step closer to victory over not picking up or drinking. Every relationship built from the foundation and principles of recovery will be an asset to your journey and a major lifeline. ... Every life you touch with your experience, strength and hope will inspire others to walk through the same journey. Sobriety is the ultimate gift that you’ll never regret receiving. #recoveryispossible #recovery #treatment #acceptance #celebrateyourlife #danapointrehab #addictionrecovery #sobrietyrocks #sobriety #hope #itgetsbetter #recoveryrocks #oceanview #california #danapoint #change #serenityprayer #huntingtonbeach #orangecounty

Research groups have been fighting for years about whether ‘their’ brain circuit is the key to addiction. Although scientists and their efforts for finding the ultimate cure for addiction is appreciated, the addict themselves must want to seek recovery. The obsession of the mind must be replaced by an active program for redirecting their old behaviors that will not lead them to relapse. The research and science can assist with cravings but that does not mean it’s a cure for the old behaviors. These two components can unite and provide additional support to fight against addiction and help others.