You can make a difference here! West Sound Treatment Center’s annual toy drive is back, and it’s all about spreading joy to kids whose parents are on the road to recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). These families are in a tough spot, focusing on rebuilding healthy lives — and let’s be real, holiday gifts…
Author: Beth Wilson
Beat Hepatitis C: Your Path to Health and Recovery
At West Sound Treatment Center, we understand the unique challenges that individuals with substance use disorders (SUD) face, especially when it comes to your health. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a significant concern for those with a history of injection drug use, as it spreads primarily through contact with infected blood. Often called a…
Would You Recognize an OVERDOSE?
Infographic Text Below Symptoms of Overdose by Substance Many of these substances are sold in a combination form. Most are significantly more dangerous when combined. Alcohol greatly increases the risk of all other substances. If You Encounter Someone in Overdose: Download QR
Career Opportunities!
navsea.navy.mil/Home/Shipyards/PSNS-IMF/Careers/ You may apply online at www.suquamish.nsn.us. You are encouraged to attach a Cover Letter, Resume, Letters of Recommendation, and Education/Training Certs. Please visit: www.plymouthhousing.org for additional job listings https://jacobs.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl (keyword/job number is TALEO# for that job) Download QR
Important Information on Xylazine (“Tranq”)
Xylazine, also known as “tranq,” is a potent veterinary tranquilizer that is increasingly being mixed with illicit fentanyl. This combination aims to extend and intensify the drug’s euphoric effects but comes with serious risks. Stay informed and stay safe. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, reach out to West Sound…
Save a Life
Rescue Breaths Rescue breaths can save a life during an overdose because drugs such as fentanyl and xylazine slow or stop a person’s breathing. Rescue breaths are a good idea in an overdose situation even if naloxone has already been administered. In fact, someone may not begin to breathe on their own until two to…
Staying Sober on Independence Day: Top 10 Recovery Tips
With fireworks, barbecues, and celebrations all around, it’s important to have a plan to keep your recovery on track. Here are our best tips to help you enjoy the holiday while staying sober. 1. Plan Ahead Just like you wouldn’t host a barbecue without a shopping list, don’t go into the Fourth of July without…
Liaison Program Appears in Kitsap Sun
“New liaison program helps people navigate barriers to drug treatment, recovery” https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2024/06/10/west-sound-treatment-center-bridging-gap-from-addiction-to-treatment/73966037007 Download QR
Reentry Simulation Reveals Surprising Systemic Breakdowns
by Beth Wilson “You’re being released from jail. All of your resources are in this packet, including your Life Card, which tells you your obligations and what services you need. Each table in this gymnasium represents a location you may need to visit, and you must use one transportation ticket to get to each one.…
Understanding Your Hangover
The Morning After If you feel sick the morning after binge drinking, you may wonder, what exactly is this thing called a hangover? And more importantly, is there a cure? The answers to those questions aren’t so straightforward, though. Alcohol affects every body differently, so your combination of symptoms may be unique. Here are the…
