Recovery Stories: Dave’s Non 12 Step Journey
Meet Dave and hear his inspiring story about his non 12 step recovery journey. David is the voice of many people searching to break free from addiction.
Is Binge Drinking a Problem for You?
by Devon Berkheiser, Psy.D. Many people see binge drinking as a harmless activity…a good way to relax on the weekend after a stressful week, or a way to celebrate a special occasion. In some settings, such as on a college campus, binge drinking is considered by many to be the norm. However, binge drinking can […]
JCAHO Certification Press Release
PRACTICAL RECOVERY AWARDED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE ACCREDITATION FROM THE JOINT COMMISSION (San Diego – 9/21/2015) Practical Recovery today announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects […]
The New SEATA Site
The SEATA site is poised to become the leading resource for finding harm reduction and self-empowering US addiction treatment and recovery services. “Self-empowerment” is used to contrast the approach with powerlessness-based services. As Step 1 of Alcoholics Anonymous states, “We admitted we were powerless.” A SEATA provider will work to enhance the client’s capacity for […]
Recovery: Separating Using from the Stuff of Life
Long-term recovery incvolves much more than giving up your drug(s) of choice. Here are 6 tips to help you cope with life’s ups and downs without turning to drugs.
Cultivating Happiness
We believe in self-empowerment and creating a life that is enjoyable, fulfilling and healthy. The steps below will add to your quality of life.
Staying Sober on Labor Day
Labor Day, like other holidays, can be challenging for people in recovery (and especially early recovery). Here are 3 tips to get you through the holiday.
Parents Drinking More When Kids Go Back to School
Are you drinking more now that the kids are back in school? It’s that time of year again… as summer is winding down, kids are getting ready to go back to school. Some parents have been anxiously awaiting the first day of school, looking forward to having a little more kid-free time to accomplish necessary […]
Social Media as a Recovery Tool
There are many different tools available to aid in recovery, and social media is definitely one of them! Here are some apps to get you started!
Is Your College Student Drinking or Using Drugs?
Spring break just came to an end, and we know for many families that means school is back in session. For lots of parents, particularly those of us with college students, this past break was a great time for checking in on our young adults; making sure they were making wise decisions, staying healthy and […]