Staying Sober While Traveling Traveling can be an enriching experience, but if you’re on the path to recovery, it can also pose unique challenges. Whether you’re embarking on a vacation or a business trip, staying committed to your sobriety is crucial. Here are some strategies to help you navigate the journey and stay sober while…
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Nurturing Recovery
The Power of Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Self Embarking on your recovery journey is courageous and transformative. One key aspect of this voyage is learning to set boundaries and prioritize your well-being. While you are navigating recovery, establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries becomes a cornerstone of a resilient foundation. Setting Boundaries Setting boundaries is not…
The Portrait of an Ideal Helper
by Ken Wilson Ken Wilson gave this presentation on the ideal helper at the staff holiday party, and the video is available on our YouTube channel. “We’re in a helping field. A helping field is made up of a lot of different things. SUD services. Mental health services. Law enforcement. Social work. And in my…
Voices in Recovery 2023 Video
WSTC CEO Ken Wilson speaks to staff and guests about being a helper in a helping field, then announces the winners of this year’s Voices in Recovery awards. Download QR
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…
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…
Why Community Counts: The Recovery Support You Need
Substance use disorder (SUD) can be an isolating and overwhelming experience, but you don’t have to travel the road to recovery alone. Whether through support groups, counseling, or the understanding of loved ones, the power of a strong community is vital in helping you overcome SUD and find your way to a healthier, happier life.…
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: 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…
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…
