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The Healing Power of the Ocean for Mental Health
Now that summer is finally here, many in San Diego take advantage of the beautiful beach. Did you know spending time by the ocean can be great for your mental health? Sunshine, ocean sounds, and fresh air can create an excellent combination, boosting your mood. This...
How Addiction Contributes to Dehydration
Now that summer has started, you might be thinking about staying hydrated, but did you know that many substances can cause you to be dehydrated? Those treated for addiction often neglect their water intake due to substance side effects or using substances as an...
Reiki Healing Explained
At Villa Oasis San Diego, we offer plenty of treatment opportunities, from traditional to holistic. One of the many treatment options we offer is Reiki healing, a non-invasive stress reduction and relaxation technique. However, you might not know what Reiki healing is...
LGBTQ+ and Mental Health
Those who are in the LGBTQ+ community have plenty to be proud of. June is pride month when the community comes together and celebrates the pride they share in their identities. Pride month also becomes a month of education and awareness about LGBTQ+ issues and...
How to Enjoy Your Summer of Sobriety
Summer is finally here, which means it’s time to enjoy warm weather, plenty of sunshine, and the beautiful beach. It seems everyone is planning get-togethers, parties, and fun outings that are tempting to take on. However, one thing that might be on the mind of...
Reconnecting With Your Family During Addiction Recovery
While many know that addiction can completely upend an individual's life, substance use disorder can also destroy families, leading to resentment, fear, anger, and distrust in the family unit. After treatment, those in recovery often wish to make amends with their...
Treatment Isn’t One Size Fits All
Since people come from many different backgrounds and have many different needs, treatment shouldn't be regarded as a one-size-fits-all approach. People are complicated, and therefore treatment can be complicated. This article explains why it's crucial for treatment...
Why Starting New Hobbies Is Good for Addiction Recovery
One of the best parts of living in recovery is the endless opportunities await you after treatment. You are in a unique position where you can start living your life your way. This newfound freedom means finding things to be passionate about and ways to have fun...
How to Cope With Withdrawal Symptoms
Withdrawal symptoms can be a challenging experience—they could even create dangerous thoughts of relapse. However, these symptoms are an inevitable part of quitting substance use and choosing sobriety. Withdrawal can be a scary part of the recovery process that can...
Do I Have to Follow the 12-Steps to Recover?
There are many beliefs surrounding 12-Step programs. Some believe that the 12-Steps are the only way to get and stay sober. Some think that to achieve sobriety, you need to connect with faith or spirituality to heal. This article will explore these themes to help you...
How to Be Open in Group Therapy
Group therapy can be among the best treatments to help you build and restore your relationship with yourself. However, it can be intimidating to open up to others. At face value, group therapy looks like sharing intimate details with strangers, and if you're not used...
How to Reorganize Habits to Help Your Recovery
Addiction creates bad habits. Fortunately, recovery is about creating healthy ones. Your habits will become the foundation of your recovery. Good practices can improve your health for the long term while also giving you the building blocks needed to achieve your...
Men and Acceptance of Addiction Treatment
Bringing awareness and education to men’s health is essential in encouraging more of them to get the help they need. Men might even be aware of the many factors that keep them from getting treatment and succeeding in recovery. Traditional gender roles tend to get in...
Nutrition as Part of Treatment
Nutrition is not a diet. Like recovery, it is a lifestyle. You truly are what you eat. This article will cover ways to develop healthy eating habits and how prioritizing nutrition will help you in treatment.What Happened When You Didn't Eat WellWhat you put in your...
Self-Care as Part of Recovery Treatment
Self-care is essential to the recovery process. Taking care of yourself isn’t just meeting your physical needs, but your emotional and spiritual needs too. To have a successful recovery, it’s imperative to incorporate self-care practices into your daily life....
What Does Alcohol Addiction Look Like?
Drinking alcohol is quite common, which is why many might miss it when they have a serious problem. If you’re worried that you or a loved one might have an alcohol addiction, it’s important to know the signs, especially if drinking habits are severe. If you or your...
Why Is the Length of Time Important in Residential Treatment?
It’s common to wonder how long your residential treatment stay will be. Stop wondering. Stop asking. Some of the residents ask questions because maybe they need to take off from work or explain why there will be away from friends and family. Regardless of why you ask...
What to Expect in the First 30 Days of Treatment
We know treatment is scary and intimidating, as it is like walking through the looking glass to be someone you might not want to be. You're going to experience some of the worst days of your natural living life within the first 30 days of treatment. You will have to...
What Is Holistic Treatment in Recovery?
Holistic treatments' purpose is to balance your body. The goal is to remove nasty toxins and negative energies away from you. If you're fighting those demons, this treatment could be for you. The bulk of controversy surrounding holistic treatment goes like this; you...
Explaining the Role of MAT in Detox
All right, let's be real. We can see by the look on your face that you have no clue what "MAT" is, much less understand how it can help with your situation. Most people have that same look on their faces when we bring up MAT. Their usual response is a scrunched-up...