When Stephen Sideroff began his career in brain research in 1969, it is unlikely he knew the many paths it – like the dendrites he studied – would take him down. While Sideroff initially worked with animal subjects, their inability to provide feedback about their experience left him frustrated. This subsequently lead him to clinical [...]

Written by:  Meredith Watkins, Clinical Editor of RecoveryView.com After achieving hard-fought sobriety and maintaining it for many years, it can be extremely disheartening and even devastating to relapse. It calls into question the ability to find a way to live free from the shackles of addiction. No one knows this better than Michele Garcia, Co-Founder [...]

Necessity is the mother of invention, they say. Nowhere does this seem to play out time and time again than in the recovery community of Los Angeles. Greg Hannley’s recovery story begins like so many others: He got sober (initially at a center in Las Vegas), moved to Malibu, California, and discovered there wasn’t a [...]

In the field of addictions, it is important to recognize quality treatment centers that incorporate a solid therapeutic philosophy with an experienced and caring staff who are capable of successfully implementing that philosophy. Astoria Pointe and The Rosebriar treatment programs, in picturesque Astoria, Oregon, are such places. Both Astoria Pointe and The Rosebriar’s treatment philosophy [...]

The newly established Joseph L. Galletta Spirit of Recovery Award seeks to honor individuals who carry on the tradition of this pioneer in addictions treatment – a dedication to 12-step philosophy, leadership in the recovery field, the encouragement of others, and the promotion of sober lifestyles. We are proud to announce the first recipient of [...]

At Safe Harbor, the gentleness and vulnerability of women is recognized and respected, and treatment caters to that truth. Women entering the programs at Safe Harbor are enveloped in love, support, and a warm environment, enabling them to learn and experience the principles of unconditional love, self-acceptance, unity, and service. The Safe Harbor counseling staff [...]

The Southern California Recovery Summit addresses important and timely recovery issues in a cross-disciplinary format. The program is designed for an audience deeply concerned about addiction and recovery, but representing diverse professional backgrounds. It’s been said that Southern California has become the “Silicon Valley of recovery.” This one-day conference captures the spirit of caring and [...]