Even though the holidays can be a time when families enjoy one another’s company and celebrate traditions, they can also be stressful for many people. Because merriment and stress are both sometimes accompanied by overindulgence, the holidays may be a time when you notice concerning patterns of behavior in your loved ones. If holiday gatherings...Read More

The idea that a person suffering from substance abuse has to reach rock bottom before seeking treatment can be dangerously misleading. It’s Not Good to Wait Not only is rock bottom hard to qualify, but it’s also not absolute. Furthermore, waiting for yourself or a loved one to hit rock bottom could lead to a...Read More

Meet Dana Martinez. She is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, CADC II, ICADC Certified through The California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) in Sacramento, California. Working in the field of Substances Abuse Services since 1996, Dana Martinez has been able to reach many individuals who suffer from addiction. Recovery is a process...Read More