California Sober: Genuine Recovery Alternative or Slippery Slope?
“California sober” offers a controversial path to recovery, allowing marijuana use while avoiding other drugs. Its effectiveness varies, but for some, it’s a valuable tool.
“I’ll never go back to that life” — Kyle’s Story of Hope
This Story of Hope features Kyle, a husband and a father, who fell victim to addiction in his late thirties when his doctor prescribed him oxycodone for his peripheral neuropathy, a diabetes-related condition that triggers piercing leg pain.
“Coronavirus is the reason I went into recovery”
Recovery from addiction is always a challenge, but in the midst of a pandemic, the climb is steeper in some respects. We celebrate those who are thriving in recovery despite the extra challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis.
“Before recovery, I was a recluse. Now I’m a social butterfly.”
A self-described “wild child” born in the 1970s, Rebecca, 49, used all kinds of drugs for years — weed, cocaine, prescription opioids. But in her mid-30s, the slow rollercoaster became a high-speed train destined to derail.
“I need help”: 5 People Who Summoned the Courage to Seek Treatment for Opioid Addiction
No matter what brought them to Ideal Option, patients in treatment have one thing in common: They feel an incredible sense of relief, a huge weight lifted, and feel proud of their life in recovery.
“I got brave and made the call”: Telemedicine Allows for Opioid Addiction Treatment from Home
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government has lifted restrictions on the use of virtual appointments for new patients seeking medication assisted treatment (MAT).
“Life gets better and more beautiful”: The 3 Stages of Recovery from Addiction
Here’s a closer look at what each stage of recovery feels like, from the perspective of Ideal Option patients.
Redefining “Relapse”: 4 Strategies for Rebounding from Opioid Setbacks
Virtually everyone in recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD) has relapse stories. That’s because OUD is a disease of brain chemistry: Over time, opioid addiction rewires the brain in a way that will override good intentions, determination, and gains made in recovery.
11 Signs Your Drinking May Be Out of Control
Alcohol is such a big part of our culture that it can be tough to determine whether your drinking has become a problem. After all,… Read More »11 Signs Your Drinking May Be Out of Control
7 Tips to Guard Your Recovery This Holiday Season
Every year on Thanksgiving, Laney would drive through neighborhoods, glancing into windows to see families gather. Homeless, addicted to heroin, and estranged from her own… Read More »7 Tips to Guard Your Recovery This Holiday Season