Is Drug Addiction a Disease? For many years, there has been an ongoing debate on whether drug addiction is a disease or a personal choice. Some believe that addiction stems from poor decision-making and moral failure, while others point to growing scientific evidence that shows addiction is a medical condition affecting behavior and brain function. […]
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, over 20 million people suffered from some sort of alcohol use disorder or alcoholism this past year. Adding the people who suffer from drug addiction brings the number to over 40 million people. It is estimated that the number of children exposed to alcoholism and […]
There is a lot of misunderstanding and stigma surrounding alcoholism and addiction. Loved ones often struggle to understand substance use disorders, asking themselves questions such as: Why? Why did they start using drugs? Why do they continue to drink? Was it something I did or said? What could I have done differently? These questions are […]
When considering options for drug and alcohol addiction, one common and effective approach is called abstinence-based treatment. This model focuses on encouraging the individual to stop using substance entirely, while aiming for achievable goals like strengthening recovery and long-term sobriety. While there are many different programs of substance abuse treatment, abstinence-based treatment is the most […]
1st Annual Running Towards Recovery 5k will Help Offset Treatment Costs When a loved one is struggling with alcoholism or substance use addiction it often can be challenging to get them to accept help. They may say that can stop on their own, or maybe not even accept they have a problem. Getting a person […]
Things have changed for the families of people struggling with alcohol and substance abuse. Trying to intervene and help a loved one takes different strategies now. Once upon a time a philosophy to help your loved ones become motivated for change was “Leave them alone and they’ll come home.” Meaning the best motivation for change […]
People struggling with drug addiction and alcohol abuse often experience high levels of shame and guilt. This shame and guilt comes from doing things while we were using that we normally wouldn’t do. To some, even the fact of being physically dependent on a substance is enough to create high levels of guilt and shame. […]
Alumni Successful Sobriety Strategies Bay Area Recovery Center’s Alumni are an important part of the recovery process. Alumni are individuals who have successfully completed their programs, have remained in recovery, and continue to return to our facilities to provide peer support. Our Alumni Association organizes sober BBQs, camping trips, dances, and other recreational activities. These […]
If you or your loved one is ready to get sober, give us a call today and speak with a qualified addiction treatment professional today. This is not a sales call, our team is here to help and answer all of your questions. Regardless if you are ready to come in today or next month. We are here to answer your questions and help you understand what it takes to overcome addiction.
When you call, our team will guide you and explain which addiction treatment program is best for you, and how they help addicts achieve long term sobriety. Call us now or fill out a contact form and we’ll be in touch to answer your questions.
If you or your loved one is ready to get sober, give us a call today and speak with a qualified addiction treatment professional today. This is not a sales call, our team is here to help and answer all of your questions. Regardless if you are ready to come in today or next month. We are here to answer your questions and help you understand what it takes to overcome addiction.
When you call, our team will guide you and explain which addiction treatment program is best for you, and how they help addicts achieve long term sobriety. Call us now or fill out a contact form and we’ll be in touch to answer your questions.
