by Joe Hisel | Nov 3, 2018 | Therapy
When addicts who have never been to a group therapy session hear the phrase “group therapy,” they tend to instantly become defensive. Their first instinct is to reject the idea, as they often think it is intimidating or embarrassing. They usually have a few... by Joe Hisel | Feb 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
When someone has become deeply entangled with alcohol or drugs, it’s a real challenge to break that addiction for good. Since it’s so easy for an individual to relapse into the old life that led to the addiction, it’s a good idea to... by Joe Hisel | Feb 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Addiction is a disease that affects more people than you may realize. In fact, it’s estimated that nearly 10 percent of the population over the age of 12 suffers from an illicit drug addiction at any given time. Whether it’s opioids, hallucinogens, or prescription... by Joe Hisel | Feb 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
It’s estimated that over 20 million Americans suffer with an addiction. Because substance abuse can be classified as a dependence on an addictive substance, these addictions could be to illicit drugs, alcohol, or prescription drugs. No matter the substance, the end... by Joe Hisel | Dec 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
There are a lot of components in residential addiction care that all work together to help the person struggling with addiction to make the change in their life. One of those elements is psychotherapy. There are numerous reasons as to why this is such an essential... by Joe Hisel | Nov 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
Drug and alcohol addiction has serious and even deadly consequences forthose who directly suffer as well as their friends and family members. Fortunately, those who seek residential addiction treatment in Orange County have an opportunity to transcend their problems... by Joe Hisel | Nov 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
Addiction is a terrible disease, one that can derail an individual’s romantic life, career, relationships with family and friends, and even their long-term health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, not only is addiction involuntary, but it’s... by Joe Hisel | Apr 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
I didn’t get sober on purpose. I wasn’t crawling into an AA meeting saying I can’t stop drinking, my life is horrible, I can’t stop shaking and so on.However, I couldn’t stop drinking on my own and my life was horrible and I only got the shakes a few times during my... by Joe Hisel | Apr 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
Southern California seems to have everything you could wish. Beautiful beaches, snowy mountains, plenty of industry, some of the country’s best universities and schools, gentle climate. So for most of the twentieth century, people flocked to Southern California from... by Joe Hisel | Mar 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
There once was a boy named Gimme-Some-Roy…He was nothin’ like me or you, ’cause laying back and getting high was all he cared to do. As a kid, he sat in the cellar….sniffing airplane glue. And then he smoked banana peels, when that was... 
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