5 Famous Recovery Stories

Over the years, the world has watched some of Hollywood’s biggest celebrities battle with alcohol or drug dependency. As if overcoming addition wasn’t difficult enough, these artists have done so in the spotlight with their every move showcased on television. Although there have been some tragic...

How Faith Can Help You Overcome Addiction

Image via flickr Although we accept clients from all walks of life, religious or not, one of our programs offered at Casa Recovery is a faith-based treatment curriculum. We know that recovery can be a difficult process and, at times, you can feel lonely and afraid. By reconnecting with your faith af...

Let’s Give a Warm Welcome to Dr. K!

We’d like to give a warm welcome to Dr. K, CASA Recovery’s new Medical Director! Dr. Valeh Karimkhani, D.O. is an adolescent and adult psychiatrist, dually board certified in Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine. We are excited to announce that she will be providing all of CASA Recovery’s...

Signs Your Loved One Might be Addicted to Heroin

(Image by CGehlen, via flickr) Heroin abuse has become a very real danger that has taken the United States by storm. Often, opiate addiction may begin with prescription pills, or other more “innocent” sounding drug sources. However, the availability and lower prices of heroin may eventually lead...

The Annual CASA Recovery BBQ & Egg Hunt

Each year CASA Recovery throws a BBQ and Egg Hunt at Thunderbird Park in Dana Point, California for our clients and staff! In typical Southern California fashion, we couldn’t have asked for better weather this past weekend. The sun was shining, the grill was firing, and we all enjoyed getting ...

3 Things We Can Learn from Johnny Manziel

Image Courtesy of Erik Dorst under Creative Commons After a string of alcohol-related incidents and even a few run-ins with the law spanning both his college and professional career, Cleveland Browns QB, Johnny Manziel has raised his hand and voluntarily decided to attend inpatient rehab for a possi...

Dana Point Whale Watching

At Casa Recovery, we know fun and relaxing outdoor activities are an important part of the recovery process. Our residential treatment and recovery center in San Juan Capistrano is easily 10 minutes from the Dana Point Harbor. Enjoying your time with outdoor activities, shopping, or ocean adventures...

9 Ways to Stay Sober Through the Holidays

The holiday season is filled with emotions and temptations. This season can be especially hard for those in recovery. Catching up with old friends, visiting family and holiday celebrations can stir up temptations and emotions that haven’t been felt before. Don’t let those temptations and emotion...

CASA goes to the OC Fair

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 t...