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321 articles on addiction, recovery, family healing, insurance, and what actually helps.
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Present Moments Recovery Now In-Network with Cigna & Evernorth Behavioral Health
We are proud to announce that our family-owned San Diego alcohol & drug addiction treatment program is now in-network with Cigna...
Evidence-Based Relapse Prevention Strategies That Work
Relapse is not failure, it's a signal that treatment needs adjustment. Here are the warning signs and proven strategies for long-term recovery.
Understanding Family Roles in Addiction: The Family System
Addiction creates specific roles within the family, the enabler, the hero, the scapegoat, the lost child, the mascot. Understanding them is the first step toward healing.
Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health Treatment is Healthcare
Stigma remains one of the biggest barriers to treatment for addiction and mental health. Here's why that stigma is unfounded, and harmful.
Life After Treatment: Building a Foundation for Long-Term Recovery
Completing treatment is a major achievement, but the real work begins when you return to daily life. Here's how to build something sustainable.
Understanding the Eligibility Requirements for Outpatient Detox
Outpatient detox is a safe, medically guided alternative to inpatient medical detox that allows you to begin your recovery journey...
Serving the UC San Diego Community
Present Moments Recovery Welcomes Employees of UCSD and their Families to our DHCS Licensed Treatment Program. UCSD Employees can get...
When Telehealth Drug Rehab Isn't Enough
For many who need substance addiction treatment, including those with so-called "high-functioning addiction," the convenience of online recovery programs that...
Why the Transition from Telehealth Counseling to Residential Treatment Is a Challenge for Some
Telehealth sessions through platforms like Google Meet and Microsoft Teams have made counseling more accessible than ever, even for people...
Preparing for Your Family Member's Return Home After Drug Rehabilitation
Families and other loved ones can play an important role in helping their loved one maintain abstinence, but there is...
Marijuana is not a Safe Drug Substitute for Harder Drugs
With marijuana becoming more accessible and popular due to changes in laws and social stigma, it's often viewed as a...
Using Mindfulness to Manage Emotional Triggers in Sobriety
Navigating Emotional Triggers in Recovery Staying sober "just for today" seems like a simple goal, but for those who are...
All articles written by Mark Gladden, Co-Founder & CEO.
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