Category: Addiction Recovery

How To Respond to Financial Chaos After Addiction

Drug addiction can impact all aspects of your life. Your physical or mental health might have taken a toll as a result of substance abuse, or your relationships with loved ones might be strained. One area of your life that addiction can affect is your finances. If you are newly in recovery and are working […]

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What Are the Most Dangerous Fentanyl Side Effects?

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but with up to 100 times its potency. Some doctors might prescribe fentanyl to help relieve pain in patients who are recovering from surgery. The drug may also be used for chronic pain management in patients who have grown tolerant to other forms of opioids. [...]
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Topics You May Want to Learn More About in Recovery

Over the years, experts have learned so much about the brain, addiction, and recovery. They’ve studied the effects of methamphetamines, opioids, benzos, and alcohol on the body and the brain. They’ve seen that it’s possible for the brain to heal and repair itself in most cases, which can inspire hope and courage for those in […]

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5 Reasons to Attend a Luxury Concierge Treatment Program

Addiction treatment can be restorative and healing as well as comfortable. Stepping away from family and friends to focus on your health while having access to luxury concierge treatment may be just what you need. At Westwind Recovery®, that is a big part of what we do at our treatment center in Los Angeles, California. […]

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Neuroplasticity Plays a Role in Recovery

Recent research on the development of the brain indicates that this organ is forever changing. Any time you learn something new or do an old task in a new way, neurons in the brain are firing and making new connections. These new connections and the ability of the brain to continue to change has everything […]

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How to Cope with Being Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired (HALT)

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has been a lifesaver for many people. AA not only provides a recovering addict with a community of sober people (or at least trying to stay sober) but there is also an entire philosophy behind life after addiction. AA provides a clear set of guidelines, a map that will direct you out [...]
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How Nature Can Help You in Recovery

While there’s no cure for addiction, there are treatments available to help you manage the disease successfully. Besides traditional therapy, there are alternative options that can aid your efforts at recovery. Spending time outside is one way you can learn to find physical, mental, and spiritual balance. Nature therapy can aid your recovery by keeping […]

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Benefits of an LGBTQ-Focused Treatment Program

Addiction doesn’t discriminate. Substance abuse issues affect individuals from all backgrounds, ages, income levels, and sexual orientations. Drug and alcohol addiction has been found to affect members of the LGBTQ community at higher rates than the general population and is often accompanied by mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. An LGBTQ-focused addiction treatment […]

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How Westwind Makes Medication-Assisted Treatment Comfortable

Substance abuse can impact people at every stage of life. There is a wide range of treatment options that might be effective in helping you curb cravings and break free from addiction. At Westwind Recovery®, we develop customized treatment plans that are tailored to meet every client’s unique needs. One of the tools that we […]

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Experiencing Growth and Sobriety

Getting sober can change your life. If you are struggling with substance abuse, sobriety can feel challenging. Maybe you’ve gotten sober before and have relapsed, or you’re worried about experiencing withdrawal symptoms. The best way to experience growth and sobriety is by going through a treatment program at a recovery center. You’ll have support and […]

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