Monthly Archives: January 2009

FAQ Series: Is transitional sober living necessary?

Posted on January 30, 2009 by admin

I was recently asked by someone about to finish a drug rehab program in a rehabilitation center whether I thought transitional sober living was necessary for them to stay sober. The short answer to that is that nothing is “necessary” … Continue reading →

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Recovery is for us girls too!

Posted on January 30, 2009 by admin

So, I’ve been reading up on this blog and I noticed that there’s almost nothing about women in recovery. As a woman who has attended a drug addiction program in an addiction center, I know that there are quite a … Continue reading →

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I wanted more than just a 12-step rehab center

Posted on January 29, 2009 by admin

I recently got out of a 12-step rehab center in Southern California, and I thought I’d post to the drug rehab blog as a review of sorts. My search for an affordable alcohol rehab had me calling and visiting lots … Continue reading →

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No One "Chooses" Addiction

Posted on January 29, 2009 by admin

Remember the public service announcement in the nineties that said, “No one ever says, ‘I wanna be a junkie when I grow up’”? Well, that’s entirely true. No one chooses addiction, just as no one chooses leukemia or Parkinson’s, or … Continue reading →

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Addiction is a disease requiring an addiction recovery program

Posted on January 29, 2009 by admin

Addiction & alcoholism treatment halts the disease progressionFor a long time, people thought that addiction was simply the result of a weak will or an immoral conscience. Then science stepped in and found that addiction is not a personality trait … Continue reading →

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FAQ Series: What’s the timeline of a drug treatment center?

Posted on January 29, 2009 by admin

How a drug addiction program worksWhile each drug treatment center varies in the specifics, a typical drug addiction program lasts about a month. There are also detox programs recommended for some patients that last from a few days to a … Continue reading →

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Orange County sober living doesn’t cost a ton

Posted on January 29, 2009 by admin

I found myself in an unfortunate situation a couple weeks ago. I was just about to be released from an affordable alcohol rehab in Orange County. Sober living was discussed with me in many of the counseling sessions throughout my … Continue reading →

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I found an Oxycontin detox and affordable drug rehab!

Posted on January 29, 2009 by admin

After searching for quite awhile, I finally found a place where I could get Oxycontin detox and Oxycontin treatment without paying an arm and a leg. Most drug rehabs that treat prescription drug addictions seem to cost tons. So, I … Continue reading →

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This alcohol detox center exceeded my expectations!

Posted on January 29, 2009 by admin

I recently underwent an alcohol detox program at an alcohol detox center in Orange County, California. I’ve been drinking since I was a teenager, and over the last few years my drinking has gotten way out of control. I tried … Continue reading →

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FAQ Series: How Will I Have Fun Now?

Posted on January 28, 2009 by admin

A common question before attending an addiction recovery programThis is a worry a lot of us had before getting into an addiction recovery program. Looking back at it, though, it’s not like any of us were actually having fun around … Continue reading →

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