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Emotional intelligence and emotional well-being have many facets but in general it is about self-esteem – how you feel about yourself and how you interact with the world around. The Emotional Intelligence program at Sober College, young adult drug rehab involves a number of experiential therapy activities designed to help young adults in recovery gain self-esteem and get in touch with their emotions. One experiential therapy that clients look forward to is surfing. Surfing can be very challenging but it can also fun and incredibly rewarding. Whether or not the Continue Reading »

Last night I heard a speaker at Alcoholics Anonymous meeting who is on a hit television show, that I am sure many of you have seen or heard of, about young adults suffering from addiction. Her share was relatable and I was able to connect with it in many ways. She provided two interesting facts during her share that I thought were important: 7,000 14-26 year-olds die every month from pill overdoses and 2,000 14-21 year-olds try prescription drugs for the first time every day…. Sober College has given me Continue Reading »

The students of Sober College young adult rehab recently participated in the San Fernando Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Convention. This event provided them with an opportunity to network with other members of AA and to socialize in an alcohol-free environment. Not only did students attend marathon meetings but they also enjoyed themselves at the convention dances. Something as simple as a sober dance impacts Sober College students because it shows that they can have fun without substance abuse. Aside from the sober dances, students were able to fellowship in an environment Continue Reading »

Sober College young adult drug treatment program encourages students to explore their interests and talents. Many students have past sport experience and are able to exercise their abilities in sports that they enjoy during their stay at Sober College. Recently there have been students interested in tennis, lacrosse and golf and have been offered opportunities to participate in leagues outside of treatment to excel at their hobbies. Having many different interests in sports, creates the challenge to offer more options for students and this young adult treatment program does a Continue Reading »

Family weekend is a fun event hosted during the stay of a student at Sober College and its young adult drug treatment program. It is a weekend for a student and their family to bond and learn more about the other during substance abuse in the past, and how life should be approached in the future. Having family therapy during family weekend is an important part of the process during young adult drug treatment. Family weekend consists of groups that give families and students the opportunity to talk through past Continue Reading »

Sober College young adult treatment program acknowledges the health problems associated with drug use. The different mental and physical side effects drug abuse causes varies between individual substances. Today there are many attempts by companies to circumvent the illegality of narcotics by creating products that are accepted legally.  Although “Synthetic Marijuana” and “Spice” are legally sold in shops around the country, they are quickly becoming illegal in 38 states due to health risks. Sober College educates its students regarding their urges and how these urges can cause them to look Continue Reading »

Cocaine addiction has been researched by many people in the medical field. The University of Cambridge has found a difference between recreational cocaine users, and cocaine addicts. Dr Karen Ersche and her team acquired results of brain scan tests that indicates recreational users have a larger “frontal lobe” in the brain which serves as the decision and self-control center. Having a difference in their brain structure shows that cocaine addicts are not at fault for their use and proves that it is a “disease”. Dr. Ersche says that “…preventative strategies might Continue Reading »

This year at Sober College students, guided by Film Director Colin P. created a video Intentions project for 2013. With the “intention” of both inspiring young adults in the new year, and teaching goal setting, Colin combined film, sobriety, and therapy into one project. ”I wanted to involve the Sober College students in this intention setting project because I thought it would be a good way of introducing them to the idea of setting an intention for themselves that isn’t the traditional clinical top down method,” explains Colin, “Rather than saying Continue Reading »

Sober College, young adult drug treatment center, houses a unique Music Department for students that attend the facility. Sober College has an on-site professional grade recording studio, musical instruments, amps, pro-tools and more. Music director Jeff W. encourages students to get in touch with their musical talents and goals. Students at all levels of musical ability are encouraged to visit the studio or participate in talent shows. Jeff as well as other students are able to give guitar, piano, voice, violin and other types of lessons so students can continue developing Continue Reading »

Sober College offers equine therapy as part of their young adult treatment program. Equine therapy uses horses to help students learn about and understand their emotions. Horses are able to sense a humans emotions in a way other humans cannot. If someone is nervous, anxious, or frustrated the horse will know even if the young adult seems calm and collected. Sober College uses equine therapy because of the benefits it has on young adults in recovery. It is an important part of the recovery process at Sober College because it shows the Continue Reading »