Drug Rehab | Young Adult Rehab Center | Substance Abuse | Drug Addiction | Sober College

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 »

During Christmas break at Sober College, young adult drug rehab center, students traveled to the L.A. Food Bank to be of service to their community  and helped sort food for the families that needed food during the holiday season. Young adult in early sobriety are learning about the emotional benefits that being of service can have on an individual. By helping those less fortunate they learn to appreciate the things that they have to be grateful for that they may have taken for granted like food, water, and shelter. Being in drug rehab as a young adult is not Continue Reading »

Adderall, a prescription drug used to help people with attention deficit disorder or ADD, has become a staple in the college drug abuse epidemic.  In 2011, 8.3% of college students admitted using it for non-medical purposes according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. That’s about twice the percentage of people of college age who are not in school. Adderall has a calming effect for people with ADD or ADHD, but because it contains amphetamines, people without these disorders experienced increased amounts of energy and attention, and a Continue Reading »

This past week our students and staff took part in Community Day, where both staff and students participated in experiential therapy and bonding activities, designed to develop trust and camaraderie within the young adult community at Sober College. Sober College’s treatment program requires a certain level of trust between students, and between students and their staff.  Getting to know each other during activities, like those at Community Day, helps ensure that the level of trust and communication within the Sober College community can be fostered. Throughout their time at Sober Continue Reading »

159,000-college freshman will drop out each year because of drug or alcohol abuse. 1,825 students will die due to alcohol poisoning. A quarter of all college students will face academic consequences as a result of their drug and alcohol abuse. 3.36 million students will get behind the wheel drunk each year. The statistics may be shocking to parents across the nation, but the truth is, college students are at a high risk for engaging in alcohol and drug use that can lead to serious consequences.  Many students feel greater amounts Continue Reading »

Any study can show you the importance of having a support group during recovery. For young adults this especially crucial because of the large influences of drug and alcohol use they face every day. Sober College, the leader in young adult addiction treatment, has created a not only a program, but a community of young adults all trying to find recovery from drugs and alcohol One way Sober College promotes healthy social interactions with sober young adults is by creating an age specific treatment program. By having a program that Continue Reading »

This past week, Sober College headed out to Universal City Walk to have therapy at 600mph. The experiential therapy treatment program at Sober College was designed to create situations where student can learn and put therapy tools to the test. Activities like surfing, indoor skydiving, and trapeze therapy get students out of their comfort zone and out of the therapy office. The techniques used during experiential therapy are used to target stress situations where a student ‘s emotions are brought out. This allows for therapist and our young adults to Continue Reading »

Sober College, the leader in addiction treatment, believes that every young adult struggling with drug and alcohol addiction can find a new way of life. The program at Sober College is centered around the idea that young adults who need treatment also need a holistic approach. With a program specifically catering young adults and the needs they have an opportunity for success is common. One of the biggest pieces of the puzzle at Sober College is that they not only teach students how to get sober, but how to enjoy Continue Reading »

Studies reveal that young adults who engage in regular exercise are less likely to abuse drugs and alcohol. These new studies revealed that exercises reduce self-administration as well as protective effects in substance abuse treatment. As a whole these studies have provided convincing evidence to support the development of exercise-based interventions to reduce compulsive patterns of drug intake in clinical and at-risk populations. At Sober College, substance abuse treatment, we believe in fitness as a core competency to maintaining long-term sobriety for young adults. Our students come in from colleges Continue Reading »

It’s no surprise that for many college students the “college lifestyle” includes drugs and alcohol. While for some this is just an added extra curricular, many students find themselves struggling with substance abuse and end up with educational failure. Many of the young adults who enter the doors of Sober College, young adult substance abuse treatment, are on the brink or already have failed out of college because of their substance abuse. Our goal, is to help students find their path to sobriety while learning how to maintain a good Continue Reading »