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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 »

Today, most young adults who enter in to drug and alcohol treatment have some type of pre-existing mental health problems either diagnosed or undiagnosed. For this reason, parents should seek a program that offers dual-diagnosis treatment. At Sober College,  a treatment program designed specifically for young adult, offers an extensive clinical program to help diagnose, and treat young adults with a co-occurring disorder, while helping them recover from substance abuse or addiction. Many clients at sober college enter treatment with mental health disorders such as depression or anxiety, in attrition 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 »

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 »

“The sober fun our young adults are experiencing while in treatment is not just sober fun, it is life skills training on a larger scale. Our young adults are learning first hand that anything they used to do when they were in active addiction, they can also do sober.” Last Thursday and through out the holiday weekend, Sober College students, like other college students, were on Thanksgiving Break were there unknowingly practicing life skills like communication and cooking, and knowingly having a great time. Like other colleges, the Sober College 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 »

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 »

Sober College, the leader in addiction treatment for young adults has created an innovative program that not only helps young adults get sober, but helps them start their lives in a new and positive direction. The basis of the program allows for students to continue their progress in their life while getting the treatment they deserve. In partnership with Woodbury University, Sober College has the privilege of offering WASC accredited college courses on site to its students.  The classes are taught by adjunct Woodbury professors who double as the young Continue Reading »

Last night residents gathered around a stage to support one another at the creative arts “Coffee house show” at our learning center. One by one residents went to the mike to play music for one another. The air was filled with the smell of coffee and creativity as student put their creative expression tools to use. The creative arts program at Sober College was implemented to show students how to deal with their newfound emotions in a creative way. Many students who come into the program at Sober College, young Continue Reading »

Not so long ago, addiction was seen as a “man’s problem.” In recent years, addiction research has broadened its focus to include the differential impact addiction has in the lives of both men and women. We know more than ever about the biological and psychosocial factors that affect how men and women experience addiction. So in the battle of the sexes, who “wins” in addiction recovery? At first glance, men may appear to have the upper hand as women tend to progress more quickly into chemical dependency and face serious Continue Reading »