Understanding the Connection Between Addiction and Lying Many people in addiction develop a pattern of dishonesty as a coping mechanism. This habit forms for several reasons: 1. To Hide Substance Use Addiction often leads individuals to deceive loved ones about their drug or alcohol use. They may lie about how much they drink or use, […]
What Does the Bible Say About Addiction?
Today, an estimated 48.5 million American suffer from a substance use disorder or “addiction”. That epidemic of addiction means that almost 1 in 2 Americans struggles with substance abuse (17% of the population over the age of 18). For many of us, that’s a result of demanding jobs, high levels of stress, and little or […]
What to Expect in Your First Year of Sobriety
For most of us, sobriety is not something we’ve had experience with before. Culture doesn’t allow it. In fact, a large percentage of American teenagers start drinking and never stop. 5.6 million Americans aged 12-20 drink and they drink 3.2% of all alcohol consumed in the United States. From there, it never stops, and alcohol […]
What is Sober Living at West Coast Detox?
Sober Living at West Coast Detox in Corona provides a transitional phase for individuals moving from intensive treatment to independent living.
