Loneliness And Alcohol: How To Cope
Almost everyone knows how loneliness feels, and hardly anyone likes it. Yet, even before the pandemic, Americans had more of it in their lives than ever before. With the separation that COVID-19 required, the feeling of disconnection from others increased...
Sober Living House Rules And Regulations: What To Expect
Casa Nuevo Vida, located in beautiful Los Angeles, California, is a sober living program. Our residents live in a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment. Our facility’s surroundings promote the opportunity for you to be able to continue your life of sobriety. We...
The Recovery Pathways: How to Choose the Right One For Your Needs
When you or a loved one struggles with substance abuse, it can be challenging to know which path to recovery is the best. There are now so many ways to treat addiction, and each claims to be better than the last. By developing an understanding of the different...
Cognitive Dissonance Treatment In Sober Living
When life presents you with a compromising situation that goes against your core beliefs or values it can be stressful. This situation is defined as cognitive dissonance and may present itself as part of your struggle as you work through the process of recovery from...
Going Sober: Why It’s Dangerous to Think About Quitting Drinking as a Wellness Trend
Many people incorporate alcohol into their lives. In fact, it is a source to overcome social anxiety. Also, it is used as a means to unwind at the end of the day or to escape problems. However, drinking too much without the ability to stop leads to addiction. When you...
Stress And Recovery: Techniques To Stay Sober Long-term
Stress is something we all have and it’s something that we all have to learn how to deal with. And when it comes to addiction recovery and long-lasting sobriety, it is vital that a person learns healthy ways to deal with their negative emotions. Learning how to do...
The Difference Between Sobriety And Long-term Recovery
For people struggling with substance abuse, it is a long journey from addiction to recovery. As you look for solutions for yourself or a loved one, you may come across the idea of sober living. Casa Nuevo Vida specializes in providing facilities for sober living in...
How to Stop Alcohol Cravings: From Mindfulness to Meditation
One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding alcoholism is that people with an alcohol problem can just stop drinking when they want to. Onlookers who don't understand addiction often think that drug abuse is a choice. In reality, addiction is a disease that changes...
15 Reasons to Quit Drinking Alcohol
Let's be honest, if you’re searching for reasons to quit drinking alcohol, you probably already have a few in mind. Most often, it's because alcohol has seriously messed up certain parts of your life. Or maybe, it was suggested to try out a sober lifestyle, by a...
Life Skills For Recovering Addicts Transitioning Into Sober Living
One major element of successfully maintaining sobriety is the development of life skills for recovering addicts. Placing focus on early recovery skills is a priority for smooth integration into sober living. Avoiding relapse is certainly the forerunning challenge....