Alisan Porter, better known as “Curly Sue” from the 1991 comedy of the same name, returned to the spotlight with a bang on the season premiere of NBC’s The Voice. Not only was her performance flawless but she also got real about her experience with getting sober. “I was going through a hard time in...
This March, actress Jodie Sweetin will have so much more to celebrate than her return to TV for everyone’s favorite 90’s reboot sitcom Fuller House; her five years of sobriety. When Full House ended its eight year run on ABC in 1995, Sweetin was just 14 years old. For someone who grew up on the...
You did it. You worked up the courage and made possibly the most important phone call of your life, and now you’re on your way to get treatment at the best drug abuse treatment center in California. We’re sure you have a lot of questions, like what are you supposed to pack for your stay at...
President’s day is upon us, and we felt this would give us an opportunity to look through the history of alcohol and drug treatment and summarize the bills and laws that have affected how drugs and alcohol have been classified, sold, and treated in the United States. All of these dates and bills are significant...
Valentine’s Day is one of the hardest holidays to ignore and for those in alcohol or drug addiction recovery the proverbial day of love can bring up a lot of mixed feelings. Instead of stressing out over what to wear, where to eat, and who with, give some good old self love a try. The...
So much happened this week on Recovery Road and I am very excited to talk about the theme from episode two, which was really centered around the shame and stigma that is synonymous with the disease of addiction. Since so much happened, I’ve decided to break it down by scene so we can really get...
Since 1 in 3 families are touched by drugs and alcohol abuse today, it’s a no brainer that the voices behind some of our favorite songs have been, too. Since the lineup for Coachella 2016 was announced last week, we started reminiscing about some of our favorite inspirational recovery songs and the artists behind them....
“The truth is of course is that there is no journey. We are arriving and departing all at the same time”. David Bowie One of the most influential musicians of his time, David Bowie, passed away yesterday at age 69 after an 18-month long battle with cancer. Many beautiful tributes have been made to him...
Do I Need Residential Drug Rehab After a Relapse? Though it is common for many people experience relapse, it may not mean that you need to return to a residential drug rehab. However, it also really doesn’t need to be a part of your alcohol or drug addiction recovery. Going through a relapse brings up...
Starting residential drug rehab is a huge step in the recovery process and if you are reading this, you are well aware of how true this statement is. From making the all-important decision to quit your drugs and alcohol abuse, to researching the best alcohol and drug treatment centers to picking up the phone and...
