Valley Recovery Center

Just added! Evening IOP sessions are now available Monday-Thursday from 5:00-8:00pm. We also offer IOP telehealth sessions. Contact us at (888) 989-9690 for more information.

The signs that a person is struggling with substance abuse can vary, depending on what they are using, but there are several common red flags.

Self-care is always important, especially in times of high stress. For a person in recovery who is under great stress, neglecting self-care during the COVID-19 pandemic could be a formula for disaster.

Social distancing doesn't have to mean that you spend all of your time alone. In this modern age, there is no reason why we cannot utilize everything in our grasp to balance the need for disease control against the human need for companionship.

While it is likely that a person in recovery has a list in their head of people they have wronged and how they have done it, AA recommends putting a list down on paperand carrying it with you at all times.

The Bubble Hour, The SHAIR Podcast, and The Sober Guy Podcast might just provide the inspiration you need to focus on your recovery.

Evidence-based approaches are those backed by scientific evidence of their reliability and effectiveness. In addiction treatment, such approaches may include things like talk therapy but also the use of medications that help to stop cravings.

We often hear the phrase be in the present moment, but to do this, we need to learn about mindfulness, especially as it relates to recovery from addiction.

With the start of a new year, you might be contemplating how to continue your progress and make resolutions that support a sober life.

If your family’s holiday traditions are not conducive to sobriety, especially around New Years, it’s time to consider creating new traditions that support your health and wellbeing.

The holidays can be stressful, even for people with the best intentions. Plan ahead to keep your sanity, and sobriety, intact.

When you make the decision to talk to a loved one about an addiction, approach them with love, compassion, and hope. If you need extra help, an interventionist might be a great idea.

Both active-duty and retired members of our armed forces are at a heightened risk for developing addictions. Valley Recovery Center is ready to help. Please call us at (888) 267-4237.

While the decision about how much to share is entirely yours, it may be helpful to anticipate some of the questions that could arise and have a plan for how you would like to respond.