10 Game-Changing Values for Your Journey Embarking on the path to recovery is a courageous and transformative journey. At West Sound Treatment Center, we believe that certain values play a pivotal role in your recovery process. Here’s a list of 10 values that are crucial to your success, offering guidance and support as you navigate…
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Facing Fear & Anxiety in Early Addiction Recovery
Evidence-Based Strategies Early in your journey of addiction recovery, facing fear and anxiety can feel overwhelming. However, evidence-based strategies can help you navigate this crucial phase with resilience and determination. Mindfulness and Meditation One effective approach is the practice of mindfulness and meditation. These techniques encourage you to stay present in the moment, fostering a…
Understanding Naloxone
The Lifesaving Opioid Overdose Reversal Agent Naloxone, often referred to by its brand name Narcan, has become a critical tool in the battle against opioid overdose deaths. As opioid addiction continues to be a widespread public health concern, understanding how naloxone works is essential for both health care professionals and the general public. How Opioids…
Why Start SUD Treatment Before the Holidays?
As the holiday season approaches, many people grappling with substance use disorders will consider delaying treatment until the festivities are over. However, there are compelling reasons for you to start SUD treatment before the holidays, turning this time of year into a transformative period of healing and recovery. Choosing to begin SUD treatment before the…
Finding Gratitude on the Road to Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery is a challenging journey, and you’ll need strength, determination, and support to go the distance. Gratitude is a powerful tool that can make a difference for you along the way. Learning to find and appreciate the positive aspects of life, no matter how small, can make a big impact on your recovery process.…
The Power of Lists in Addiction Recovery: A Practical Guide for Success
Any addiction recovery journey is full of challenges and triumphs. In this process, a practical and empowering tool — the list — can significantly enhance your efforts. Using lists in your recovery process comes with myriad benefits. 1. Goal Setting: Breaking Down Recovery into Achievable Steps One big advantage lists bring to addiction recovery is…
The ABCs of Self-Care
In the hustle and bustle of life, everyone gets carried away by the demands of work, family activities, and social obligations from time to time. Amidst all this chaos, it’s easy to overlook one crucial aspect — self-care. Some might tell you that taking time for yourself is selfish, but in reality, it’s a vital…
Voices in Recovery: Freedom in the Journey
This #VoicesInRecovery post was shared by the mother of a client, and it includes tips for helping a family member in early recovery
Voices in Recovery: A Story of Client Success Through DOSA & Treatment
So here is my “client success” story. I’m going to start a little bit before I got into West Sound Treatment Center. While still in active addiction, I was very abusive to my ex. To be completely honest, I tried to kill her. I got arrested, went to jail, and was looking at prison time.…
Voices in Recovery: A New Start
What makes the difference between relapse and success? According to one recent WSTC treatment graduate, the answer is the New Start Program. Before, she completed a treatment program but found that getting clean and sober wasn’t enough to sustain recovery. At the end of the program, with nowhere safe to stay, she relapsed. Things went…
