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It can be difficult to understand addiction if it isn’t something you’ve gone through personally. If your loved one is struggling with substance abuse, learning about these issues can give you a better understanding and help you support those in recovery.

Hearing others stories and being involved in a sober community can reveal and highlight so much about addiction and its effects on an individual. Drawing from my own experiences, I’ve found that becoming more involved can be an enlightening experience.

I grew up being open-minded about addiction because my close relative is an alcoholic, who has now been sober for about 30 years. He has always openly discussed his struggles with addiction, and from other relatives, I would hear about…

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A list of tips and tricks to help you stay focused on your road to recovery.

On July 11, CASA Recovery clients enjoyed a special afternoon out at the opening day of the Orange County Fair. Snacks, rides and games for all!  At Casa Recovery in Orange County, we think that it's very important to take clients out of their daily routine and expose them to some fun under the sun.  Whether it's baseball games, or hanging out by the campfire, or the Orange County Fair, we take advantage of living in such a beautiful and event-filled city.

Clients enjoyed a break from treatment by experiencing a beautiful nature hike.

Clients went Whale Watching this past Saturday evening out of Dana Point Harbor. Pictures by our counselor Michael Carlyle.

A rewarding night out for our clients after making great progress at the center.