It’s official, summer is in full swing! What’s not to like about longer days, family vacations, get-togethers with friends, and warm weather? If you are in recovery, however, summer can pose an increased temptation to use drugs and alcohol. Going to visit relatives and seeing an old crowd can be triggers for individuals in recovery.…
Prescription drug abuse has reached epidemic proportions. Many people don’t understand how addictive certain prescription medications can be. Oftentimes, the line has been crossed before the sufferer even realizes they’re addicted to the drug they hoped would help them. If taken correctly, prescription medications can have tremendous health benefits. However, as soon as they begin…
This year’s campaign: Get your YOU back Have you been stuck on pause? Many of us feel that way. Things have been a little unpredictable, meaning many of us have been in limbo, not knowing what to do next. No more stop-starting. Let’s press go! Here’s a journey we can take to a new destination. That’s where…
Does Relapse Mean Your Treatment Has Failed? Many addicts have asked themselves, does relapse mean my treatment failed? The fact is, just because you relapsed doesn’t mean your treatment failed. For some addicts, it’s just part of their recovery process. As addicts, we are constantly looking for what works for us, and each addict’s treatment…
4th Step Inventory Guide The 4th step inventory is perhaps one of the most well-known pieces of twelve-step programs. Originally introduced in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, the fourth step states that we ”Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.” As this step can be difficult, confusing, or sometimes overwhelming, we created…
BASIC IOP REQUIREMENTS The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Counselor’s Treatment Manual outlines a sample schedule that gives an idea of what you can expect if you or someone you know begins treatment at an IOP. This is only a sample, and your program may differ depending on your needs. Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-16…
6 Benefits of IOP Programs If you’ve come to terms with the fact that you’re struggling with a dependency – whether it’s alcohol, opiates, or another substance – and want to get clean, you will need to decide if you are going to commit to an inpatient or outpatient program. As the name suggests, an…
Celebrating Father’s Day after Addiction Treatment Maybe you weren’t expecting your father to be here for another Father’s Day. Maybe you have never had the opportunity to spend a Father’s Day together in the past. Drug addiction is a debilitating condition which takes the lives of many, and ruins relationships in the process. For that…
Changing Tides Treatment will be offering a virtual recovery option for patients to receive traditional outpatient, IOP and PHP services via ZOOM, a HIPAA compliant secure video conferencing service. This virtual recovery service will be offered “at” our Ventura and Malibu locations. This option will be provided for patients who are at high risk of…
Not sure how to celebrate Halloween sober? We’ve got tips on how to make sure your recovery comes first on October 31st. If you’ve been sober, whether for a long period of time or a short while, you’ve likely had to deal with facing a holiday while in recovery. Doing so can feel like an…