inpatient vs. outpatient rehab
February 6, 2025

What Is Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab?

Hemet Valley Recovery Center & Sage Retreat offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient programs designed to help our clients begin healing in the safest, most comfortable ways. Both options provide professional care and guidance, but they differ in structure and intensity. Here’s what you need to know to make an...

children of addicts
January 30, 2025

Children of Addicts

Growing up in a household where one or both parents regularly misuse substances takes a tremendous toll on children. Addiction disrupts the family structure, flipping the traditional parent-child relationship upside down and often forcing children to assume responsibilities beyond their years. From covering up for a parent’s behavior to...

alcohol and benzodiazepines
January 23, 2025

Benzodiazepines and Alcohol

Your doctor may prescribe you benzodiazepines, or “benzos,” to manage anxiety, insomnia and seizures. While they can be effective when used as directed, they also carry a high potential for addiction. The risks of benzodiazepine misuse are significant on their own, but combining them with alcohol increases the dangers...

mind-body connection
January 16, 2025

Focusing on Mind and Body in Recovery

January is Mind-Body Wellness Month, a time to reflect on the inextricable connection between your mental and physical health. Nurturing holistic health can be invaluable for people in addiction recovery. Mind-body practices offer tools to bring calm, clarity and control into your daily life, helping you reframe challenges and...

C-PTSD symptoms
January 10, 2025

Complex PTSD Symptoms

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a well-known mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. Some trauma survivors face a more severe, challenging form of this disorder known as complex PTSD, which stems from prolonged, repeated trauma over months or years. Distinguishing C-PTSD From PTSD Unlike PTSD, which can...

high-potency THC in marijuana
December 12, 2024

The Evolution of Marijuana THC Potency

The marijuana plant has hundreds of chemical compounds, but tetrahydrocannabinol is the primary psychoactive component. The THC concentration in marijuana determines its potency and the duration of its effects. While many people believe marijuana is harmless – especially with its legalization in many parts of the world – elevated...

anxiety in older adults
December 5, 2024

Anxiety in Older Adults

Anxiety is the world’s most prevalent mental health disorder, affecting people at all stages of life. However, the signs and effects of anxiety in older people can be quite different, causing them to go unnoticed. Characteristics of Anxiety in Older Adults Anxiety’s hallmarks include persistent feelings of worry, anxiety or fear...

loneliness symptoms and health risks
November 14, 2024

Loneliness Symptoms and Health Risks

Loneliness has emerged as a silent epidemic in the U.S., affecting millions of people from all age groups and walks of life. When this condition becomes chronic, it can have profound implications for your mental and physical health, causing or exacerbating issues like depression, anxiety, substance abuse and cognitive...