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Heroin being a widely used drug in the young adult community today is a danger to the lives of many. Heroin is an extremely addictive drug that creates a physical dependence early on in use. Heroin abuse can lead to a decline in responsibility, interests, relationships and most importantly, death. In addition, it is a dangerous drug to detox from; oftentimes addicts relapse before obtaining a sober life. Sober College young adult treatment program seeks to help young addicts obtain and sustain recovery by providing the Core Competencies a stepping Continue Reading »

Physical fitness plays an important role in early sobriety because of its mental and physical benefits. For example, in physical fitness, the release of endorphins naturally helps students “feel” happier along with gain self-confidence. All of this provides a foundation to sobriety; therefore, it’s beneficial for students to find a physical activity that they enjoy so they can reap the natural benefits of exercise. Just recently, Sober College took a handful of its residents to Sky High Sports, a trampoline park located in Woodland Hills, CA. While a child-like, innocent 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 »

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 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 »

Being in drug rehab at Sober College has changed my perception of what rehab actually is. I have learned skills and tools that are helping me achieve at school and in life in general. The staff and mentors, who work with us at the house, have taken the time to listen to me and my individual needs and that has made all the difference. Last weekend I mentioned I missed hiking like I used to before I started using so my mentor took me and few guys on a hike 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 »

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 »

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 »

This weekend, Rachel and Jenna, two members of our Academic staff organized a very successful bowling event for our alumni. Smiles and cheers were plentiful as 32 of our alumni as well as seven staff members met at AMF Bowling Lanes on Ventura blvd in Woodland Hills last Friday to celebrate recovery with their friends. People who had perhaps not seen each other since their stays at Sober College met with smiles and hugs, and interaction was abundant. After several frames of some competitive bowling, the academic crew awarded prizes to Continue Reading »