Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder

Mental Illness Awareness Week and World Mental Health Day are behind us now. Hopefully, you had the opportunity to help shine a light on the topic and will continue to do so moving forward. A couple of weeks ago, we shared that COVID-19 is affecting people’s mental well-being; we must keep spreading the message that… Continue reading Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder

Recovery: A Family Program Helps You Heal

Families have trusted Pacific Shores Recovery with the care of their loved ones for more than two decades. This is because we meet each client where they are and guide them to where they want to be. What’s more, we help both individuals and their families heal from addiction. It’s easy to lose sight that… Continue reading Recovery: A Family Program Helps You Heal

PTSD and SUD Among Veterans: Recovery

Most people who’ve had struggles with drug and alcohol addiction have some form of a traumatic event in their history. It’s common, trauma and substance use disorder (SUD); people will use drugs and alcohol to cope with their symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Those symptoms can include depression, nightmares, sadness, guilt, anger, denial, or… Continue reading PTSD and SUD Among Veterans: Recovery

Mental Health Recovery: Prioritizing Well-being

Early diagnosis of mental illnesses gives people a chance to avoid many challenges later in life. Mental health disorders are progressive; without treatment, symptoms worsen over time. Fortunately, evidence-based treatments for behavioral health and mood disorders – such as addiction and depression – are available. Connecting men and women with mental health resources is vital… Continue reading Mental Health Recovery: Prioritizing Well-being

Mental Health Concerns In America

Millions of Americans prioritize healthy living – and for good reason. Those who are healthier feel better and tend to live longer. Unfortunately, fewer men and women prioritize mental health, despite the significant toll it takes on physical wellbeing. Mental illness disrupts the lives of countless people around the globe. Depression alone affects more than… Continue reading Mental Health Concerns In America

Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders

Any mental illness can affect men and women from all walks of life. In February, the National Eating Disorders Association asks that we all focus on disordered eating. The organization reports that eating disorders are complex forms of mental illness with potentially fatal consequences. At Pacific Shores, our team of professionals understands that many people… Continue reading Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders

They Said

In recent posts, we have discussed the value of eating right and exercising regularly in recovery. We talked about how a healthy mind is a contingent upon a healthy body and vice versa. It is worth adding to the previous discussions that prioritizing physical fitness doesn’t have to be a drag. In fact, adding exercise… Continue reading They Said