Dangers of a Do-it-yourself Detox
Drug and alcohol detox is an intense and involved process with many variables. Here is why you need medical assistance in your detoxification.
Mindfulness Meditation Example for Addiction Treatment
Here is an example of a mindfulness meditation that can be used in a detox and a drug or alcohol addiction treatment setting.
The Underlying Problem With Sleeping Pills
When we were children staying up past midnight was a rare treat. Maybe New Year’s Eve, maybe a sleepover at a friend’s house. It meant we were really living—something to brag about the next day. Fast-forward fifteen years and staying up past midnight is a curse. Body exhausted, brain fried, and eyes wide open. For […]
Mindfulness in a Detox Setting
Presented by Joshua Kenyon, Executive Director SoCal Detox Mindfulness in a detox and a drug or alcohol addiction treatment setting. This class was hosted by Pacific Solstice on Wednesday, June 28th, 2017. Video transcription below. If you have noticed these signs in someone you know it may be time to get them help. For […]
Need Drug Alcohol Detox on 4th of July?
The 4th of July is a proud and important day for the people of this country. But if you are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction it is a day that can look quite a bit different. It’s as American as apple pie, Taco Bell, and Elvis … It’s beer. Or really any type of […]
I’ll Go Tomorrow: Avoiding Detox
Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day, To the last Syllable of recorded time These words written by William Shakespeare are probably of little to no interest to you if you are facing the possibility of going detox. Your life may in shambles, either physically, emotionally, or both. […]
What to Look For In A Quality Detox
The growing epidemic of drug and alcohol abuse in this country has caused a dramatic increase in the number of detoxes that have opened in the past few years. However, not all of these facilities are what they claim to be, and many have entered into the industry solely as a means for making a […]