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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 »

Sober College is the leader in addiction treatment for young adults because of its innovative atmosphere that provides education, life skills transition and full emotional support during a students stay. Many of the young adults who enter the program at Sober College are coming from a college environment that promoted or allowed their substance abuse. The goal of the environment at Sober College is to provide a safe and sober environment that promotes the continuing of education and productivity for young adults. Through the partnership with Woodbury University, Sober College Continue Reading »

There is no denying the dangerous side effects of young adult drug abuse. We see so many young adults come into treatment that have suffered mental and physical damage do to their addiction, and those are just the ones getting help. A new study presented by the American Heart Association highlights the dangers link to cocaine abuse in young adults. Australian researchers used MRI scans to assess 20 otherwise healthy young adults who regularly used cocaine and 20 non-users and found that cocaine users had stiffer arteries, higher blood pressure Continue Reading »

Just in the U.S. alone, suicide kills more than 36,000 people a year. That’s the equivalent of a death by suicide every 14 minutes. A growing body of evidence suggests that alcohol and drug abuse are second only to depression and other mood disorders when it comes to risk factors for suicide. In one study for example, alcohol and drug abuse disorders were associated with a six-fold increase in the risk of suicide attempts. At Sober College our goal is to help young adults with dual diagnosis and substance abuse Continue Reading »

As school begins for teens and college students across the globe, many are about to face an epidemic. The “college lifestyle” of binge drinking and drug abuse are the epidemic our young adults face everyday. With nearly 23 million Americans needing addiction treatment and almost 400,000 of them are college students ages 18-24, the time for help is now. Sober College, the leader in young adult addiction treatment, has designed a program to conform to what young adults really need to have a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Continue Reading »

At Sober College, Addiction treatment programs for men and women are usually managed differently for each gender. Our Treatment professionals understand that female addicts frequently have unique rehabilitation needs and circumstances, involving safety, security, abuse, and trauma. Many researchers continue to study use and abuse issues as they relate to gender specific use habits and  the general mental health of the users. Of particular interest to researchers is the college age population (18-26). How do behaviors differ between men and women? We have written about college students to provide important Continue Reading »

A recent study on substance abuse and PTSD treatment shows promise for integrated therapy techniques. Katherine L. Mills, PhD, from the Nation Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, led a study to test the effectiveness of integrated therapy for substance abuse patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. For the study, 103 participants that had both substance abuse and PTSD were treated for the recommended nine moths. The group was split into the integrated group, 55 people, and the control group, 48 people. Continue Reading »

About 40 million Americans are addicted cigarettes, alcohol or drugs.   This 40 million American struggling with addictions make up 16 percent of the U.S. population aged 12 and older. That’s only the beginning because another 32 percent (80 million) of the population are risky substance users. The members are shocking but what’s even worse is that about only one in 10 people who need treatment for their addiction actually gets it, according to the study which was released this week by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse 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 »

At Sober College, drug rehab center for Young Adults,  we strive to make sure the holidays feel like a celebration even if you are away from home. This weekend Sober College hosted its annual Passover and Easter BBQ. Staff put together an Easter egg hunt for all students with enough prizes and candy to go around. Some students traveled home for the holiday to be wit their families but many were here, and as many know, the holidays are a difficult time for anyone, especially those in early recovery. Seder Continue Reading »