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Having to spend the holidays away from home and in young adult rehab is unsettling to most young adults. Holidays are usually spent with family, in warm, loving environment; therefore, spending these special moments in treatment could prove to be a non-negotiable for most residents but at SoberCollege, holidays are a time for bonding with residents and staff. All residents and staff gather together for all major holidays to enjoy a time of fun, relaxation and community building. Sober College strives to create a fun and happy atmosphere for residents 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 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 »

A 38–year NIH–funded study, published this year in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, showed that people who used cannabis heavily in their teens and continued through adulthood showed a significant drop in IQ between the ages of 13 and 38—an average of eight points for those who met criteria for cannabis dependence. Those who used marijuana heavily before age 18 (when the brain is still developing) showed impaired mental abilities even after they quit taking the drug. These findings are consistent with other studies showing a link Continue Reading »

Fitness is one of Five Core Competencies of the Sober College young adult drug treatment program because of the benefits it has on a young adults recovery process. A great fitness activity that has been enjoyed by many young adults is skateboarding. Skateboarding is not a usual rehab activity, but Sober College adapts to individual residents abilities or interests to help allow them to more thoroughly enjoy fitness on a personal level. There is a resident who despises the gym. Him and his treatment team worked together to agree that 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 »

The official Student Newspaper of North Idaho College recently published an article highlighting the misuse of drugs and alcohol on campus. This article represents the experimentation mentally of many college students which can often lead to addiction. Sober College, the leader in addiction treatment for young adults, offers an alternative college setting for those students struggling with drug and alcohol abuse. The program incorporates a full college setting with the structure and clinical aspect needed for young dug users. At Sober College we see everything from regular students who are Continue Reading »

The 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reported that approximately 6.6% of women aged 12 and older reported past month use of an illicit drug. Women are also at a higher risk for developing co-occurring disorders such as depression and anxiety. Sober College Women’s Program was designed specifically for young girls age 18-26. The program offers a comprehensive treatment plan that provides specialized therapies specific to their needs. Many of the young women who come through Sober College struggle with self esteem issues, relationship boundaries, and body Continue Reading »