Substance use disorders damage the brain – we know that. But lately, we’re seeing headlines claiming that mindfulness can reverse the damage from SUDs. Is it true? Should we all jump on the mindfulness bandwagon? Shedding Light on Mindfulness While “mindfulness” can seem like just another buzzword, that doesn’t mean we should write it off.…
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Choose Gratitude, Improve Your Life
“I’m eternally grateful!” doesn’t have to be just something you say to a friend who does you a favor. You may actually want to try it. New research says keeping up that attitude of gratitude throughout your lifetime benefits you way more than your friend. Gratitude improves your well-being and consequently your recovery in many…
Your Support = Their Success
We asked for donations for the Spring into Sobriety event for our housing residents and their families, and you responded with your support! The event took place at the Lighthouse, West Sound Treatment Center’s recovery house for men and their children. The day couldn’t have been more perfect… Working Together Bright June sunshine suffused the…
Voices in Recovery Award 2022: Part 1
West Sound Treatment Center created the Voices in Recovery Award to honor people in the community who have gone above and beyond to help those suffering from substance use disorders. This year, we are pleased to name Jim Adrian as a recipient of this award. Jim Adrian has been a part of the Kitsap community…
Michelle Vargo: Peer Recovery Coach for the REAL Program at WSTC
The Recovery Empowerment Advocacy and Linkage Program is still in its infancy stages, but the REAL Team members — Program Manager Keyera Gaulden and Peer Recovery Coaches Michelle Vargo and Lindsay Devitt — are serious about their mission to help at-risk and underserved people to access supportive and public health services. They have visited the…
Toy Drive a Success Thanks to Generous Donors!
During early stages of recovery and treatment, it can be difficult or impossible for clients to hold a fulltime job, and that can mean lean Christmases and birthdays for their children. WSTC tries to do a toy drive each year to make their holidays brighter, and this year, even though we got started a bit…
3 Reasons To Consider Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Treatment
If you’re ready to start your recovery journey now, you may think the first step is an inpatient facility. Inpatient substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs are the lifeline that some people need, especially if they have other medical or psychiatric issues, a high risk of withdrawal symptoms and/or a need to be in a…
Shopping To Fight Addiction
Many retailers donate to nonprofits based on their customers’ preferences. You may have heard of the Amazon Smile program, which donates 0.5% of the amount of your purchase to the charity of your choice? Well, Fred Meyer has a similar program! If you’ve signed up online and you have a rewards card, you can go…
Keys to Recovery
A person who chooses recovery does it over and over because it’s a process, not an event. But what does it take to keep making the choice? According to SAMHSA, it takes hope, because people in recovery need to believe that they can overcome the challenges of addiction. It takes relationships – families, friends, peers…
