Therapeutic alliance between the substance abuse treatment/ rehab provider and the person seeking recovery is the basis of effective treatment. Without mutual respect, collaboration and trust, therapeutic outcomes are highly improbable. Research the operative variables of effective substance abuse treatment reveals that it is the therapeutic alliance between the treatment provider and client-patient that is […]

It is the season where our connection to our loved ones may be contrasted with our need for chemical pleasure or relief. Through alcoholism and addiction, we lose the capacity to relate with our loved ones. Replacing meaningful human interaction with chemical pleasure and relief, we often seek out others who share our predicament. Beneath […]

Remaining clean and sober through the holidays in North Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley can be fun and supported by community events. Try some of the following:   NA SAN FERNANDO VALLEY ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE MARATHON MEETINGS Meetings: 9:00pm – 4:00am, Reseda United Methodist Church, 18120 Saticoy Methodist Church, Reseda, CA 91335   […]

  Remaining clean and sober through the holidays in Long Beach and Los Alamitos can be fun and supported by community events. Try some of the following:   North Orange County Central Office AA CENTRAL OFFICE VOLUNTEER 1661 E. Chapman Ave., Ste 1H, Fullerton, CA. 92831, (714) 773-4357 (24 Hours),  http://www.aanoc.com, Office Hours: Monday Thru […]

Q. What does gratitude have to do with recovery? A. Addicts and alcoholics who are able to achieve recovery not only experience relief from the traumatic consequences of their substance abuse, they often use gratitude as a means toward maintaining their recovery. Remembering what it was like, what happened and being grateful toward what’s it […]