The Traditional Dilemma: Life vs. Recovery For decades, addiction treatment programs followed a rigid model: once you entered rehab, the outside world stopped existing. Phones were taken away, computers were banned, and communication with work or family was limited to occasional calls. While that approach helped some people focus fully on healing, it also created […]
How My Pet Can Make Me Grateful in Recovery
This article explores how your pet can make you more grateful in recovery, the emotional and therapeutic benefits of animal companionship, and how West Coast Detox integrates pet-friendly care into addiction treatment in Southern California. The Connection Between Gratitude and Recovery Before exploring how pets help cultivate gratitude, it’s important to understand why gratitude itself […]
What to Expect in a Residential Treatment Program
At West Coast Detox, we understand these concerns. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to help you understand exactly what to expect in a residential treatment program.
Controlling the Committee in Your Head
What Is the “Committee in Your Head”? The phrase “the committee in your head” is often used in recovery communities to describe the constant internal chatter most people experience. It’s the collection of thoughts, doubts, criticisms, and arguments that compete for attention inside your mind. For people in addiction recovery, this committee often includes: The […]



























