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How to Prepare for Seasonal Depression
Fall is on its way, which means shorter days and less sun. While that might seem like it wouldn't be a problem in San Diego, which has excellent weather all year, the shorter days can still impact your sleep schedule and your mood. For those that struggle with...
The Importance of Physical Fitness During Addiction Treatment
Addiction is tough on your body, and those struggling with addiction often let their physical health slide. Developing physical fitness skills can rehabilitate your body. Physical activity can lift your mood, fix your sleep cycle, and keep you busy. Part of recovery...
When People Don’t Take Your Addiction Seriously
Taking the initial steps toward treatment is difficult, but it's even more difficult to go through treatment when everyone around you doesn't think your addiction is serious. Those with addiction to normalized substances like alcohol and cannabis might struggle to...
How Eating Well Helps You Heal From Addiction
How Eating Well Helps You Heal From Addiction Good nutrition plays a big role when healing from addiction. What you put in your body impacts your mood and energy for the day. That's why Villa Oasis San Diego focuses on high-quality nutrition for our clients. Addiction...
September: National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Awareness Month
Addiction is a disease that affects millions of people. Unfortunately, stigma still exists for those who struggle with addiction. September is recognized as National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Month, giving us all a chance to acknowledge the history of addiction, the...
How to Handle Treatment Without Family Support
Addiction can be difficult on relationships with family members. Oftentimes, a person's addiction worsens because of toxic family dynamics. It can be hard to manage treatment without a family support system. Some find that their support in the treatment community can...
Self-Esteem and Addiction
Self-Esteem and Addiction Addiction can have a detrimental effect on a person's self-esteem. Low self-esteem can fuel addiction and keep a person from seeking help because they feel like they don't deserve it. An instrumental part of treatment and recovery is learning...
Why You Should Try Yoga in Treatment
Yoga is one of the many treatment programs we offer at Villa Oasis San Diego. Yoga has many benefits, such as improving circulation, flexibility, and mindfulness. There are many reasons why yoga as a practice can benefit your treatment experience and why you should...
Finding the Balance Between Respecting Your Boundaries and Leaving Your Comfort Zone
Those with addiction often struggle to maintain boundaries. Boundaries represent where you feel the safest and most comfortable. In addiction treatment, you might learn about boundary setting, such as knowing how to say "no," or recognizing your limits. However, in...
Are Mental Health Issues Always Behind Addiction?
Substance use and poor mental health often go hand in hand. What came first depends on various risk factors, including the person's environment, genetics, and personal history. Addiction treatment is often structured around the assumption that a person gets help with...
The Importance of Self-Forgiveness in Addiction Treatment and Recovery
Sometimes when a person is dealing with addiction, they might do things they aren't proud of or feel ashamed about the addiction itself. This article is about dealing with shame and why forgiving yourself for your past actions can help you in the healing process....
Aftercare and Your First Steps After Treatment
Even if you're in early treatment, you might start thinking about your life after you complete treatment. It helps to be prepared for the next steps. This article discusses transitioning from treatment to recovery and starting your sobriety journey. This article will...
What to Do When Both You and Your Spouse Struggle With Addiction
It can be challenging if you have an addiction, but it can become even more complicated if you have it. This article discusses how to grow on your own during treatment, create a sobriety plan, and decide if your relationship is healthy. Drugs Destroy Relationships It...
How San Diego Can Add to Your Addiction Treatment Experience
Villa Oasis San Diego is proud to be a part of the San Diego area. In this article, we want to highlight the many reasons why San Diego is the ideal location for addiction treatment. If you're looking for a treatment facility outside your hometown, you might consider...
Get Out of the Malibu Rehab Scene: Why Villa Is Right for You
Villa Oasis San Diego differs from the rehab scene in Malibu in several ways. This article will discuss the downsides of the typical Malibu rehab facilities and what makes Villa Oasis unique. We offer many forms of treatment, a staff that feels like family, and a...
How to Know if Group Therapy Is Right for You
Group therapy is a big part of our Villa Oasis San Diego program. However, if you don't know much about group therapy, you might not know if it would be right for you. This article discusses group therapy's benefits and how it can help you heal during treatment....
How Hiking Helps Recovery
Villa Oasis San Diego is blessed to have our rehabilitation center in beautiful San Diego. One of our many forms of therapy includes hiking as a form of healing. Spending time in green spaces has been proven to reduce stress, elevate mood, and improve your health....
The Opioid Epidemic in Southern California
The opioid epidemic affects every community in the United States, but this article talks specifically about how this epidemic affects counties like San Diego and Los Angeles. Topics covered in this article include education about the epidemic in San Diego, how to know...
How Trauma Impacts Addiction Treatment and Recovery
Previous trauma is a common underlying cause of addiction. As one of the most common co-occurring disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can make treatment complicated. This article discusses why Villa Oasis San Diego includes trauma care in its programs and...
Your Options After Relapse
Approximately 40 to 60% of people relapse after treatment, which is why you shouldn't feel ashamed. If you or someone you care about has relapsed, help is available. This article discusses the steps after relapse, including detox, treatment adjustment, and rethinking...