Everyone tends to make optimistic promises in the New Year, empowered by the prospect of turning over a new leaf on January 1st. However, for someone overcoming substance abuse, it is not as simple as making a promise to quit. That said it is still possible to resolve to take steps towards getting h...

Many people find the holiday season stressful, mostly because they feel forced to participate when they would rather not. People who are recovering from substance abuse can find the holiday season particularly challenging as they work to protect their sobriety. However, it is still possible to fully...

The holidays are a time of year most of us look forward to but people with addiction often don’t feel the same way. Dealing with substance use disorder during the festivities is much more challenging during the holidays than at any other time of year. This is mainly because it is a time of celebra...

For most of us the holidays are the best time of year but not everyone looks forward to the festive season. Some people dread the whole experience, particularly if they are coping with a mental health condition. It is generally a time of year when family and togetherness come into focus which can le...

One of the most significant challenges a person faces when they have completed addiction therapy is dealing with stress. All of us suffer from stress at some point during our day, although most of us are able to cope with the small irritations we face. For others recovering from substance abuse howe...

When someone has left an addiction treatment program and are ready to face the world in sobriety, it can be challenging. One of the most important objectives of addiction treatment is to prepare people to return to their daily lives, equipped with the tools to prevent relapse. In this article, we ta...

It is widely known that motivation plays a vital part in a person’s effective recovery from substance abuse or other mental health condition. In many cases, people come to a point during treatment when they accept they have more to lose by continuing addictive behavior than from getting better. Ne...

Addiction and other mental health conditions are known as relapsing illnesses. This is because it is very possible for someone to relapse even several years after completing rehab treatment. However, most rehab programs arm patients with all the tools they need to protect their sobriety and prevent ...

If you’re ready to seek help for alcohol or substance abuse, there are two different forms of treatment: outpatient vs inpatient treatment. CASA Recovery, an addiction rehab center in Orange County is designed to help you find the treatment that works best for you. Visit us today or contact us now...

Living and surrounding yourself with a friend or loved one that is addicted to drugs or alcohol can be very difficult. We here at CASA Recovery are here to help you and your loved one get the help that they need. You can start this person’s road to recovery by trying to have a conversation [&helli...

When you have worked your way through alcohol and drug rehab, you have to reeducate yourself on how to have fun. Some people in rehab fear that they won’t be able to enjoy themselves without drugs or alcohol although that couldn’t be further from the truth. There’s absolutely no need to avoid ...

Many people who have struggled with addiction or another mental health condition find they have neglected themselves. One of the main objectives of mental health treatment is to equip people with the tools to cope with their condition when they return home. One of the most important aspects of an af...