Billions of people fear contracting the coronavirus known as COVID-19, and for rational reasons. Millions of people in addiction recovery have the same concern, but they are also worried about the strength of their program. Such individuals lack the resources they could always rely on and are forced to...
At Hemet Valley Recovery Center & Sage Retreat, we continue to provide you with information about life in recovery during a pandemic. Since last week, the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in America has nearly doubled from 245,573 to 467,184 cases. We now have by far the most...
As of today, March 27th, 2020, 1,438 souls have been lost in the United States. Moreover, America overtook both China and Italy for having the most confirmed cases of COVID-19. There are now 94,238 Americans who have tested positive for the potentially lethal coronavirus.Last week we shared with you...
At Hemet Valley Recovery Center, we are continuing to do our part to protect the health and safety of our clients during the Coronavirus outbreak. Hopefully, you were able to read the article we published last week about how you can protect your recovery progress and prevent coming into...
Every American is aware the world is facing a pandemic that is escalating with each passing day. The number of new cases is increasing at an exponential rate. Everyone is at risk, especially people who gather in groups and shake hands or hug, which is precisely what people in...
The first of the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) reads: "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol—that our lives had become unmanageable." Once you can acknowledge that you have a problem with alcohol or substance use, then you can begin taking action.Long-term recovery is possible for all who...
Last week, we covered the topic of young people in the grips of addiction and the options available for those who desire recovery. We shared the benefits of seeking age-specific addiction treatment services as well.This week we’d like to share the fact that many older adults, retirees, or those...
Individuals who begin using drugs and alcohol at a young age place themselves at significant risk. Drinking and driving, alcohol poisoning, physical altercations, and overdose are some of the dangers of using mind-altering chemicals, regardless of one’s age. However, people who begin using during adolescence face a myriad of...
