How Exercise Can Help Your Recovery
Many people who get clean and sober celebrate the many ways their lives are enriched in recovery. One of the tools that is important to try out is exercise. Regular…
The Dangers of Synthetic “Marijuana”
Synthetic drugs like K2 and Spice have made headlines in the United States in the past few years, but what are they? Synthetic marijuana often comes to the US from…
Finding Gratitude in Recovery
When you are asked what you what you’re grateful for, what is your first answer? For many people in recovery, gratitude doesn’t come naturally. You may realize you’re thankful for…
Learn Self-Acceptance Starting Today
How much do you really accept about yourself? Self-acceptance can be a challenge for everyone, especially people in recovery who carry a lot of shame and guilt for their addiction.…
What is PAWS? (Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome)
When you first get clean, your body and mind have to make some serious adjustments. Usually, a person who has a substance abuse disorder will go through a short detox…
Understanding Boredom as a Trigger for Your Addiction
Many people who get clean have triggers that make their addiction rear its ugly head. When you’re newly clean and sober, a lot of these triggers can be glaringly obvious.…
Setting Goals in Recovery
Many people who are new to recovery want to start setting goals. It’s exciting to come out of the fog and start to realize that life is really changing and…
Present Moments Hires new Executive Director Sandra Richardson, PHD-c, MFTI, LAADC
Professional with sterling clinical performance record, including working with wounded warriors and law enforcement agencies, has assumed the role of Executive Clinical Director at Present Moments treatment center. San Diego,…
Is It Possible to Work While You’re in Treatment for Addiction?
America is a country with what is now considered an addiction culture. While the stereotype of addiction is a homeless person on the street begging for money for a fix,…