Annie Winner, Author at West Coast Detox

Do I Need Inpatient Detox to Get Off Benzos?

In this article, we’ll break down the risks of benzo withdrawal, explain the detox process, and help you determine if inpatient care is the right option for your recovery journey. Understanding Benzodiazepine Dependence Benzodiazepines such as Xanax (alprazolam), Valium (diazepam), Klonopin (clonazepam), and Ativan (lorazepam) work by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter in the […]

The Clinical Role of Pets in Addiction Recovery

While medications, therapy, and group support are all effective and necessary parts of treatment, many individuals find that something still feels missing. That’s where animals come in. They offer unconditional love, non-judgmental companionship, and a source of comfort that can’t always be replicated through traditional means. For many people, connecting with an animal is the […]

How Do I Know If My Binge Drinking is Really Alcoholism?

What is Binge Drinking? Binge drinking is defined by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) as drinking enough alcohol to bring your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08% or higher. For most people, this typically means consuming five or more drinks for men, or four or more drinks for women, in about […]

Can an Addict Ever Use Drugs Successfully?

Understanding Addiction as a Chronic Disease To understand why using drugs “successfully” may not be realistic for individuals with addiction, it’s important to recognize addiction as a chronic brain disease. Similar to conditions like diabetes or hypertension, addiction involves long-term changes in the brain that impair decision-making, impulse control, and reward processing. These changes make […]

What People Say About Us

Issac Mathis

21:47 21 Oct 24

Hands down this recovery center has been my family and has gone above and beyond to save my life everybody from Mr Tom and his wife to Yvonne Big Mike and the rest of the impeccable staff are the elite and Lord knows I'm being 1000% honest when I say that if it wasn't for Ricky and his team I would not be here today!

Elizabeth Parker

21:44 21 Oct 24

It is a beautiful place. The staff is wonderful. The tech are very attentive. Ashley and Shawn are my favorite also big Mike. The person who got into this place is the best (ricky) is so down to earth 🌍. He feels very strongly about getting and keeping people sober ! The owner, Tom and Bianca are just as wonderful if not more. The program director I've known for almost a year now and she is stern but wonderful.

Kimbo Young

19:16 17 Oct 24

If you are looking for a place to begin a process of recovery for yourself or a loved one, look no further. What you will find and experience at West Coast Detox, located in Corona, California. Is a well qualified team of individuals that work together like family, and treat you as such, while giving you top level professional care. West Coast Detox has an amazing staff of individuals at every level that work in unison to give people the best level of personal care, that is tailored to ones specific needs. But, always staying within the guidelines of a professional code and conduct that only one could hope for while going through a difficult time starting or restarting the process of recovery. I always felt the genuiness of each staff member, personally. As it created an atmosphere motivated by their sincerity to assist me on my road to recovery, and continued sobriety. I would recommend this facility to anyone wanting to succeed. I cannot say enough good about West Coast Detox. But my sincerest, Thank You for allowing me to be a part of your success and service to others. I am truly grateful for this experience .

Merissa Slayton

17:40 17 Oct 24

Most amazing place I've ever been, considering this was my first time ever in rehab it's been awesome! I don't think that I would have ever gotten sober without this place! The staff are awesome, the groups are very informative and the location is great. A home away from home! I will never forget them and the new life they have given me! Thank you

Seanmichael Farrell

15:56 03 Sep 24

Not enough can be said about the Team and Services provided by West Coast Detox & Rehab. Their ability to comfortably medically detox their clients from harmful substances and stabilize them at the residential treatment of care is done with great professional precision. The ownership to every entry level staff member is a reflection of the compassion and expert care they provide.

Jamie Courtney

02:39 29 Jun 24

I recently toured West Coast Detox and I was thoroughly impressed. The facility has beautiful accommodations and serene surroundings that provide a perfect environment for recovery. The staff was professional, compassionate and highly knowledgeable. The comprehensive treatment programs and holistic wellness activities are top-notch. I highly recommend this facility for anyone seeking high-quality, luxury treatment.