True Life Center in San Diego, California, provides an IOP (intensive outpatient program) and PHP (partial hospitalization program) that combines the latest in neuroscience with holistic wisdom to effectively treat alcohol and drug use disorders. Our alcohol addiction treatment program takes each individual’s needs and recovery goals into account. If you or a loved one…
The thought of entering an alcohol addiction treatment program, especially for the first time, can seem overwhelming. This is especially true if you don’t know anyone who has participated in a similar program, and you are unsure where to begin or what to expect. At True Life Center, we want our patients to feel comfortable…
Many individuals enjoy a glass of wine to unwind in the evenings or a mixed drink during a meal with friends. But for some, recreational use crosses the line into alcohol use disorder. If you are worried that you or a loved one are struggling with alcohol use disorder, the team at True Life Center…
Every September, the US recognizes the power and availability of treatment of substance use and mental health issues through National Recovery Month. September is therefore also a wonderful time to raise awareness and understanding surrounding these issues. This month-long homage to the journey of recovery has taken place for over three decades, and it’s something…
For anyone who has struggled with alcohol use, the way out may seem too far or too difficult to navigate. That’s why it’s crucial to seek the right help when you’re ready to change your relationship with drinking alcohol. Alcohol use disorder has been classified as a biological, brain-based disease, which can make it especially…
It isn’t always easy to know when recreational enjoyment of alcohol transforms from a harmless social activity into something more disruptive to your daily life. We all seek ways to cope with triggers that induce stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health and mood disorders. But during difficult times, comforts that we rely on to…
So many people suffer from anxiety in the modern world that it’s almost more surprising to hear when someone is not anxious about an upcoming event or relationship or conflict in his or her life than to hear a long list of anxiety-related feelings. Although anxiety is a widespread condition, it’s not always crippling. Many…
In the movies, the character with a drinking problem is easy to spot: sullen, unemployed, and estranged, typically found drinking alone or picking fights. Outside of Hollywood fiction, however, those with a drinking problem often look like our neighbors, co-workers, loved ones, and friends. They may be highly respected in their careers, beloved by their families,…