In 2024, several high-profile celebrities publicly embraced sobriety, sharing their journeys to inspire others and destigmatize addiction. At West Coast Detox, we recognize the power of these stories in motivating individuals to seek help and maintain recovery. Here are some notable figures who committed to sobriety in 2024: Ashley McBryde: Celebrating Milestones Country music star […]
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 […]
How Can I Find Fun Again After Drug Rehab?
Why Fun Matters in Recovery It might seem like a strange topic—why are we focusing on having fun when recovery is such serious business? Here’s why: joy is essential to healing. When someone spends years stuck in addiction, life often becomes a cycle of pain, shame, and isolation. Drugs and alcohol become the only source […]