After a substance abuse recovery program has ended some people find themselves alone without a support team to help them stay sober. It is imperative that one’s loved ones are prepared to get involved and assist the addicted family member through this difficult stage of recovery. The support of those that are closest to the…
Your Guide to West Coast Drug Rehab Dealing with addiction can be difficult, but you don’t have to fight it alone. Virtual therapy at Sunstone Recovery has highly qualified therapists, west coast energy, and flexible treatment hours. Virtual counseling at Sunstone Recovery’s west coast drug rehab center can help people get control of their lives…
Addiction cravings affect everyone differently but the common thread running through all these individualized responses is time. Not just the time between cravings but also the time of day. Some people do not even think of going back to using until a specific hour of the day arrives and then that is all they can…
There are generally two situations where accidental overdoses occur. Young children may accidentally swallow medicine that has been improperly secured. Those younger than 5 years old and particularly those between the ages of 6 months and 3 years will put just about anything in their mouths. They also tend to share what they have found…
Recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction is a process that takes time and effort. There are several stages of addiction recovery that begin with the recognition of a problem and lead to physical and mental clarity. At Sunstone Recovery in Oregon, we recognize that this is not always a simple path, but we are…
Maintaining sobriety is as difficult as getting sober. The temptations to drink do not suddenly go away because you have switched from beer to iced tea for the past three months. When you stop hanging out with friends that abuse prescription drugs, that does not mean that your access to prescription drugs is nullified. Staying…