IOP and PHP Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs • Northern California Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab • IOP and PHP Addiction Recovery Treatment IOP and PHP rehab programs are important parts of our alcohol and drug rehab treatment continuum of care. New Start Recovery Solutions IOP and PHP Programs are currently located in Concord CA - and are coming soon to the Sacramento area. • IOP Intensive Outpatient ...
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24/7 Medical Detox Dual Diagnosis Addiction Rehab East Bay, Bay Area, Northern California, U.S. Holistic Dual Diagnosis Addiction Treatment Center In This Article • 2020 Accidental Addiction in the Year of COVID-19 • How Casual Drug and Alcohol Use for Stress Can Lead to Addiction • Understanding Drug and Alcohol Use and Addiction • Medical Detox at New Start Recovery Solutions • After Detox - Bay ...
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Wellness and Sober Holidays Fun with Family, Friends, Shopping - 2020 Style In This Article • The Origins of Labor Day • Safely Socialize Labor Day 2020 • Shopping Online Labor Day Sales 2020 • Staying Sober During Holidays • Can Mindfulness Help My Addiction Recovery? • Bay Area Addiction Rehab Labor Day 2020 For many, Labor Day is the last big 3 Day Weekend before the ...
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Functional Alcoholics Never Hit 'Rock Bottom' • Tips for Managing Work From Home Stress • Wellness, Self Care, Anxiety Relief and Relapse Prevention In This Article • Warning Signs of Developing Addiction • Mindfulness Guided Meditation Script • Functional Alcoholics and Functional Addicts • COVID-19 Work From Home Functional Alcoholics • Wellness, Self Care, Anxiety Relief and Relapse Prevention • 10 Tips for Low Stress WFH School ...
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Work From Home Schooling - Don’t Panic • You Can Do This! Tips for WFH School and Self Care • Mid-day Margaritas are Not a Good Coping Strategy This is one of the most challenging times in recent history. It seems the more things change – the more things keep changing. And we will get through COVID-19! 10 Tips Low Stress Work From Home School ...
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COVID-19 Pandemic Excessive Drinking Increases Alcohol Sales Alarm Health Experts "There are data to indicate people are drinking more than usual," said substance abuse researcher Dr. Mariann Piano in the American Heart Association News. "And there's no question that drinking too much every day leads to an increase in health risks." In This Article • Increased Alcohol Consumption Weakens the Immune System • Alcohol Sales Increase ...
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New Start Recovery Solutions now a Conscious Recovery Certified Treatment Center Concord East Bay and Bangor, CA Locations Conscious Recovery moves beyond simply treating behaviors and symptoms. We are excited to announce that both New Start Recovery Solutions rehab programs (Concord, CA and Bangor, CA) are now Conscious Recovery Certified Treatment Centers. Bay Area Concord Bangor CA Conscious Recovery for Lasting Sobriety The Conscious Recovery ...
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Bay Area, Silicon Valley, East Bay Rehab Whole Person, Evidence-Based Addiction Recovery Rediscover Wellness and Feeling Good – Sober! 10 Tips Low Stress Work From Home School In This Article • Make a New Start at Any Time • Medical Detox • We Treat the Whole Person: Body, Mind and Spirit • Evidence-Based Integrated Substance Abuse Treatment Make a New Start at Any Time Feeling good while ...
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Resources COVID-19 WFH Homeschooling Families Stress Relief for Families Schooling at Home As a part of our Family Recovery Program - New Start Recovery Solutions is sharing these basic resources for homeschooling during COVID-19. See 10 Tips Low Stress Work From Home School In This Article • Advantage of Homeschooling • Learning Styles – Applied Learning • Homeschooling Resources • No Stress Homeschooling Tips The ...
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New Start Recovery Solutions Chico Recovery Center Now Part of Sierra Health and Wellness Centers Sierra HWC Locations Bay Area Concord N California Bangor    N California Chico • Acquisition Announcement - July 17th, 2020 • Sierra Health and Wellness Centers LLC, a premier provider of addiction treatment services, announced this week the acquisition of Chico Recovery Center, a Substance Use Disorder Residential ...
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Summer Fun, Mindfulness and Self Care Cultivating a Relaxed State of Mind at Home Happiness is neither virtue nor pleasure; nor this thing nor that - but simply Growth. We are happy when we are growing. William Butler Yeats (1865-1939) Irish Poet. In This Article • Surviving and Thriving Summer of COVID-19 • Personal Growth in Addiction Recovery • Personal Growth Leading to Lasting Well-Being ...
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New Start Recovery Solutions Happy 4th of July! • Let Freedom Ring • "Indeed, nothing moves our spirits to a more patriotic place than the brave men and women who proudly defend our country from every shore with the most valuable possession they hold dear — their lives. In spite of the endless debates we often have about our various ideologies and differing opinions on public ...
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Integrated Dual Diagnosis PTSD Military Rehab Whole Person Mindfulness Addiction Recovery One study of military personnel found that close to 30% of completed suicides were preceded by alcohol or drug use. And an estimated 20% of high-risk behavior deaths were attributed to alcohol or drug overdose.  Substance Use Disorders in Military Veterans: Prevalence and Treatment Challenges In This Article • Military Veterans and PTSD • Dual ...
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To All Veterans – Thanks for Your Service! Articles Contents and Veteran Resources • IAVA #GoSilent 2020 • Folds of Honor Scholarships • What is Dual Diagnosis (Co-occurring Disorders)? • Northern California Military Addiction Rehab Locations • Northern California Veteran Services • Drug and Alcohol Medical Detox • Mindfulness Relapse Prevention • Veteran PTSD Dual Diagnosis Treatment • Military Appreciation Month Discounts May 2020 Memorial Day is a ...
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Friday May 8, 2020 Victory in Europe Day 75th Anniversary of WWII Victory in Europe A Salute and Thanks to All Veterans! Victory in Europe Day, generally known as VE Day (United Kingdom) or V-E Day (US), is a day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces on Tuesday, 8 May 1945, marking the end of World War II in Europe. VE Day is ...
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PTSD Dual Diagnosis Rehab Centers, Concord and Bangor Whole Person Mindfulness Addiction Recovery New Start Recovery Solutions is a VA Community Care Provider New Start Recovery Solutions is a private rehab center with two locations in northern California. In This Article • Two Northern California Military Addiction Rehab Locations • Mindfulness Whole Person Addiction Recovery • VA Community Care Provider • New Start Recovery Solutions Current Services Two ...
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PTSD, Trauma Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center Veteran Community Care Military Addiction Center Concord and Bangor Locations in Northern California In This Article • Trauma Informed PTSD Dual Diagnosis Rehab • Addiction Rehab Locations Northern California • Medical Detox Admissions 24/7 • What is PTSD? • What is Integrated Dual Diagnosis Treatment? • New Start Recovery Solutions Current Services New Start Recovery Solutions specializes in evidence-based trauma ...
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Mindfulness Stress Relief and Relapse Prevention Emotional Stability, Resilience and Hope Resilience: The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; emotional strength. Table of Contents • Reducing Fear and Stress Habitual Reactions • Mindfulness, Stoicism and Inner Balance • Mindfulness Exercise • East Bay Medical Detox and SUD Rehab Admissions 24/7 • East Bay Dual Diagnosis Residential Rehab • Northern California Trauma Informed Dual Diagnosis Addiction Rehab Reducing ...
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How to Decrease Alcohol and Drug Consumption Mindfulness, Mocktails and Reframing In This Article: · Stay at Home Healthy Alcohol Consumption · What is Excessive Drinking? · Reframe the 'Stay at Home' Situation · Mindfulness for Anxiety Relief · Mindfulness, Addiction Recovery, Relapse Prevention · Mindfulness Lifestyle for Wellness · Benefits of Mindfulness · 'Mocktails' for Happy and Healthy Drinking · Recovery Support Groups “Sheltering ...
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Recovery Support Groups Below, a list of recovery resources from various categories, including substance abuse. These links are presented for information only. Alcohol, Drug, Prescription Medication Abuse Alcoholics Anonymous: Search for the telephone numbers of AA Central Offices and Intergroups by zip code or state. The site does not give you locations of local meetings, but the Intergroup local sites have that information. You can find ...
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New Start Recovery Solutions is OPEN Following and Implementing the Latest CDC Guidelines A Note our local Bay Area, East Bay and Northern California hospitals, addiction rehab treatment centers - and all other programs that are continuing to operate under the conditions of the COVID-19 virus Here at New Start Recovery Solutions - we want to ensure our community that we are taking measures to ...
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Medical Detox and SUD Rehab Admissions 24/7 • Addiction Never Takes Time Off - and Neither Do We • Medical Detox Northern California Bay Area, East Bay, Silicon Valley, Northern California To free up local hospitals - we admit patients into our Medical Detox Program 24/7. Same Day Admission 24/7 Dual Diagnosis Integrated Substance Abuse Rehab. Table of Contents • Medical Detox • Quitting on Your ...
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New Start Recovery Solutions Concord, CA and Bangor, CA All our facilities have Controlled Access. We are following the latest CDC Guidelines. • New Patients are medically pre-screened and tested for coronavirus. • Our facilities are sanitized daily; existing patients are closely monitored and tested. • Medical staff on duty 24/7. • At this time, all family visitation has been suspended until further notice. No ...
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Veteran Readjustment to Civilian Life Difficulties · Vets with PTSD More Likely to Self-Medicate with Drugs or Alcohol · Veteran Resources for Dual Diagnosis Treatment • What is VA Community Care? • VA Community Care Process • Northern California Veteran Services • Bay Area and Northern California Dual Diagnosis Rehab Locations • Drug and Alcohol Medical Detox • Mindfulness Relapse Prevention • Veteran PTSD Dual Diagnosis Treatment • ...
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Whole Person Dual Diagnosis Residential Rehab Medical Detox, Addiction Rehab, Mindfulness Relapse Prevention Table of Contents • Silicon Valley High Functioning Addicts • Drug and Alcohol Medical Detox • Dual Diagnosis Residential Rehab • Mindfulness and Addiction Recovery Silicon Valley and High Pressure Careers Downside High Functioning Addicts – The Invisibly Addicted Functional addicts in Silicon Valley are often found in high stress and highly paid careers ...
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Dual Diagnosis Integrated Treatment Needed for Alcohol or Substance Abuse Co-Occurring with PTSD • How to Sign Up for VA Services in Northern California • Northern California VA Clinics • Veteran PTSD Resources Military Veterans and PTSD Military veterans who have been in or seen combat situations, the same as first responders, experience extraordinary stress. Many vets will develop post traumatic stress (PTSD). To cope ...
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Addiction Recovery Continuum of Care Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) Extended Care Table of Contents • Continuing Recovery Support and Growth • Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) • Our Extended Care Program • History: The 28 Day Addiction Rehab Program • The Eight Dimensions of Wellness • Our Continuum of Care Continuing Recovery Support and Growth The New Start Recovery Solutions Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is an important ...
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Sobriety Wellness for Sustainable Long Term Recovery Dry January Sober Curious - All Year Long Term Sustainable Addiction Recovery is Possible New Start Recovery Solutions wishes everyone a happy, healthy, sober and personally meaningful New Year! Addiction is a complex but treatable disease that affects brain function and behavior. Recovery and wellness are possible. The development of a substance use disorder involves profound changes in the ...
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New Start Recovery Solutions Bay Area Dual Diagnosis Rehab Holiday Sobriety is Possible

1. • Maintain a Strong Intent to Stay Sober.
2. • Avoid people, places and things that bring memories of previous drinking or drugging.
3. • Maintain emotional balance; mindfulness is very helpful.
4. • Whenever possible, limit exposure to stressful or triggering situations.
5. • Have fun – sober! Begin to find happiness in your ...
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Northern and Southern California Resources for Integrated Addiction Recovery Northern California Rehab New Start Recovery Solutions Call 866-303-6275 Trauma-Informed Care PTSD Integrated Treatment Veteran and Military Programs Union Programs Anxiety Disorders Functional Addict and Functional Alcoholic Dual Diagnosis Addiction Treatment Southern California Rehab A Mission for Michael (AMFM) Call 866-478-4383 Schizophrenia Bipolar Disorder Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Severe Anxiety Disorders (OCD, PHOBIAS, ETC) ...
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Mindful Sobriety for Holidays Navigating Thanksgiving and Holiday Triggers Scroll Down and View: Mindfully Navigating Holiday Gatherings Sobriety Step 1 - Mindfully Evaluate Habitual Interactions with Family and Friends Sobriety Step 2 - Make a Plan to Deal with Emotional Triggers Sobriety Step 3 - Use Mindfulness to Stay Present Thanksgiving Sobriety Planning Here we are at another Thanksgiving and Holiday Season. Happy Thanksgiving! For ...
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Veterans Day Mon Nov 11, 2019 National Veterans and Military Families Month - Nov 2018 Click to scroll down and view: • 2019 Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts • History of Veterans Day • Veterans and PTSD National Veterans and Military Families Month November 2019 November is National Veterans and Military Families Month. In November, we pause to honor those who served our ...
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Military Veteran PTSD Dual Diagnosis Residential Rehab • VA Mission Act: Community Care • What is VA Community Care? • VA Community Care Process • Northern California Veteran Services • Bay Area and Northern California Dual Diagnosis Rehab Locations • What is PTSD? • PTSD Symptoms • Veteran PTSD Dual Diagnosis Treatment • New Start Recovery Solutions Integrated Treatment for PTSD and Addiction • How ...
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PTSD Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome PTSD Causes and Symptoms Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by the trauma of experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. PTSD symptoms can include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety - as well as uncontrollable or intrusive thoughts about the event. Emotional and psychological trauma occurs when extraordinarily stressful events shatter an individual's usual sense ...
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September is National Recovery Month • National Recovery Month 30th Anniversary • In 2019, Recovery Month celebrates its 30th anniversary. Every September, SAMHSA sponsors Recovery Month to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover. The 2019 theme is Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger. Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for mental and ...
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Rehab for Union Members Concord, CA Bay Area Drug and Alcohol Recovery We Work with Employee Assistance Programs and Insurance • Union Members Addiction Recovery FAQs • Substance Abuse Among Professionals • High Stress Professions • Functional Alcoholism and Addicts • Medical Detox • Dual Diagnosis Addiction Rehab Treatment Need to find out more about your employer's or union EAP Employee Assistance Program? We Can ...
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Functional Alcoholics Do Not Hit Rock Bottom · High Functioning Alcoholics Rarely Seek Help on Their Own · Table of Contents Impaired Professionals Treatment What is a Functional Alcoholic? Bay Area High Functioning Alcoholic Rehab High Functioning Alcoholics Stereotypes Family Members Experience Trauma Functional Alcoholic Characteristics

• Functional alcoholics excel in their work life and are usually well-respected by peers.
• Functional alcoholics go to ...
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Northern California Drug and Alcohol Residential Rehab Dual Diagnosis Treatment Medical Detox and Whole Person Addiction Recovery Questions? Call Admissions at 866-303-6275. Medical Drug and Alcohol Detox You (or your friend or loved one) have resolved to stop using drugs or alcohol. Congratulations! This is the first step to regaining sobriety and the importance cannot be underestimated. Now, medical detox from the addictive substance/s must ...
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New Start Recovery Solutions - Bangor CA Photo Tour Our Bangor facility is located on 15 acres in a tranquil and scenic Northern California rural estate. At the Bangor location - we have equine therapy with horses and stables on-site. This location has a large outdoor swimming pool with hot tub for relaxing under the stars. New Start Recovery Solutions addiction rehabs are located in the ...
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New Start Recovery Solutions - Concord CA Addiction Rehab New Start Recovery Solutions rehabs are located in the East Bay and Northern California and provide holistic addiction recovery services for a return to wellness. We serve the East Bay, Bay Area, Silicon Valley, San Jose and Northern California areas and the U.S. Our Concord CA Addiction Rehab - Photo Tour New Start Recovery Solutions 2449 ...
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New Start Recovery Solutions Residential Rehab - Substance Abuse and Dual Diagnosis Treatment Medical Detox, Whole Person Recovery, Family Program, EAP Programs New Start Recovery Solutions 2449 Pacheco Street, Concord CA 94520 Serving Northern California and the U.S. Verify Insurance For Questions, Professional Interventions or Immediate Help - Call Admissions at 866-303-6275 for assistance. Dual Diagnosis Addiction Treatment: High Quality Mental Health Care with Addiction ...
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Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention Mindfulness is Key to a Wellness Lifestyle Mindfulness meditation research shows that Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention is effective. Jump to Northern California Evidence-Based Whole Person Addiction Rehab Study results find that mindfulness interrupts reactive behaviors and encourages thoughtful and skillful responses to relapse triggers. Studies have also shown that alterations in brain and immune function are produced by mindfulness meditation. With mindfulness ...
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Memorial Day is Monday May 27, 2019 Paying Respect to the Fallen “Make up your minds that happiness depends on being free, and freedom depends on being courageous.  Let there be no relaxation in fact of the perils of the war." Pericles 431 B.C. Scroll to Content How Veterans Can Get VA Help in Northern California May 2019 Veteran Deals and Discounts Memorial Day History ...
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Medical Detox and Dual Diagnosis Addiction Rehab New Start Recovery Solutions Serves Northern California and the U.S. Medical Detox    Dual Diagnosis    Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) Family Systems Therapy   Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)   Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) New Start Recovery Solutions Addiction Treatment Northern California and the US Bay Area, East Bay, Silicon Valley, Northern California Dual Diagnosis Holistic Addiction Recovery Verify Insurance For Questions, Professional Interventions ...
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Northern California Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Trauma and Dual Diagnosis - Co-occurring Disorders Integrated Treatment New Start Recovery Solutions Addiction Treatment Northern California and the US Bay Area, East Bay, Silicon Valley, Northern California Dual Diagnosis Holistic Addiction Recovery Call Admissions at 866-303-6275 for assistance. Verify Insurance Intervention, Medical Detox, Individualized Treatment Plans, Residential Program, Dual Diagnosis Integrated Treatment, Trauma Treatment, Functional Alcoholic and ...
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Sober Recovery is 'Hip' In 2019 • Culture Shift: 'Booze Culture' Losing Popularity • Mindfulness and Health Consciousness are Making Sobriety Cool A major obstacle for relapse prevention in alcohol use disorder has always been the pervasive nature of alcohol in our culture. And the social stigma of drinking non-alcoholic club soda at business meetings and social gatherings. The exciting news for those in recovery: ...
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Moving Forward with Relapse Prevention and Mindfulness · March 20 First Day of Spring 2019 · The first day of spring 2019 is finally here! After a long winter of rain, cold days, winds and low sunlight - rays of hope (and sunshine!) are appearing. Spring - Time of New Beginnings With spring comes longer days, warmer temperatures and more sunshine. Many individuals find new ...
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Paradise CA Recovery Resources • Butte County Residents Camp Fire Recovery Resources • PTSD with Substance Abuse Help and Interventions Click links below to jump to Article Sections: Escape from Paradise – The Day Paradise Burned Down What Causes PTSD? PTSD Symptoms PTSD with Addiction Professional Interventions Dual Diagnosis Addiction Treatment Wildfire Trauma Study - Stanford Medical Center and Aurora Santa Rosa Hospital Collaboration ...
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Drug Dependence Recognized as a Chronic Medical Illness • Opioid Addiction is Treatable • Addiction Treatment as a Medical Illness · ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) and the NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) acknowledge that addiction is a chronic medical illness. Effective opioid addiction treatment includes medications, psychosocial therapy and recovery support services. Improved training of the medical workforce is a key component ...
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High Functioning Addicts - The Invisibly Addicted Silicon Valley and High Pressure Careers Downside Functional addicts in Silicon Valley are often found in high stress and highly paid careers and professions. The drug or alcohol use of High Functioning Addicts (HFA's) may not be a secret - but signs of substance abuse and addiction are not immediately evident. To friends, co-workers and extended family ...
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Northern CA Evidence-Based, Whole Person Addiction Recovery Rediscover Wellness and Feeling Good - Sober! Sobriety and wellness are joyful experiences! It is possible to make a new start at any time. Our whole person addiction recovery treatment options include intervention, individual assessment, medical detox, individual counseling, group counseling and individualized medication protocol (when needed). Other elements of whole person treatment are tai chi, yoga, meditation ...
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Co-occurring Disorders Integrated Treatment · Dual Diagnosis Integrated Treatment - Key to Achieving Lasting Recovery According to the National Survey of Substance Abuse Treatment Services (N-SSATS) - about 45% of Americans seeking substance use disorder treatment have been diagnosed with a co-occurring mental disorder. Anxiety and substance use disorders are among the most frequent psychiatric problems in the United States. Effective dual diagnosis (co-occurring disorders) ...
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New Year Positive Growth Potential Whatever the Cause of Personal Trauma - New Year Growth Wishes Posttraumatic Addiction-Related Growth Individuals recovering from substance abuse report both negative outcomes (posttraumatic stress symptoms requiring dual diagnosis treatment) - as well as positive changes. The positive changes resulting from addiction recovery are described as posttraumatic addiction-related growth. 'Addiction-related growth' refers to the growth that an individual undergoes as a ...
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Protecting Sobriety, Avoiding Triggers, Preventing Relapse Holiday Sobriety Tips for Successfully Managing Holiday Stress With planning, self-care, seeking support and mindfulness - Holidays can be successfully navigated.

• For the average person - holidays can create enormous stress and emotional upset.
• For the newly sober and those in recovery - holidays can create overwhelming emotional upset or even relapse.
• With planning and a determined resolve, ...
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Veterans Day Sun Nov 11, 2018 | Holiday on Mon Nov 12, 2018 National Veterans and Military Families Month - Nov 2018 This year 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. The WWI armistice (cease of fighting) went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally ...
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Bay Area Intervention, Detox, Drug Rehab, Alcohol Recovery Affordable, Confidential and Effective Addiction Rehab New Start Recovery Solutions is located in the East Bay Area and other Northern California locations. We provide screening and addiction assessments, drug and alcohol interventions, medical detox, whole person drug addiction treatment and ongoing aftercare. We serve Silicon Valley, the Bay Area and Northern California. Verify Insurance For immediate help ...
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Is Good Nutrition Key to Addiction Recovery? Healthy Food Supports Addiction Recovery Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. — Hippocrates, Father of Medicine, 431 B.C. Your Brain - on Food In a recent article in the Harvard Medical School, Nutritional Psychiatry: Your Brain on Food, the connection between nutrition and depression, anxiety and other mental health issues was examined. The conclusion ...
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To All Veterans – Thanks for Your Service! Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday for remembering the servicemen and servicewomen who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. Memorial Day is celebrated at Arlington National Cemetery each year with a ceremony in which a small American flag is placed on each grave. Traditionally, the President or Vice President lays a wreath at ...
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Drug and Alcohol Intervention, Medical Detox • Northern California Rehab Centers in East Bay and Bangor • Why Addiction Intervention? At New Start Recovery Solutions drug and alcohol rehab centers in East Bay and Bangor - we work very closely with the family and their loved ones in drug and alcohol interventions. Most individuals who are considered for interventions are already heavily entrenched in their addictions ...
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"I Can Quit Any Time I Like" The Myth of Casual Drug Use Very few individuals start out using drugs intending to become a drug addict. Perhaps the user intends to try it just once. This may involve 'borrowing' a prescription Adderall from a friend to get through the work day after an all-nighter. Or maybe the drug use involves noticing prescription opioids in a ...
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Northern California Dual Diagnosis (Co-occurring Disorders) Addiction Recovery Treatment New Start Recovery Solutions has very successful dual diagnosis addiction recovery treatment options. We provide trauma-informed and evidence-based dual diagnosis treatment for the whole person. What is Dual Diagnosis (Co-occurring Disorders)? Medical and clinical professionals have a term for people who have both a mental heath issue (such as PTSD, depression, trauma, anxiety) and an addiction ...
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Preventing Relapse, Staying Sober | It is important to remember: With a relapse prevention plan - you don’t have to relapse to work it. The main things we are trying to identify are high-risk situations and how to manage them. We all have “self-talk” in our head and it can lead to positive or negative thinking. In a relapse situation, the self-talk can be negative ...
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Can Cognitive Enhancers Lead to Addiction? The Dark Side of Smart Drugs Nootropics (English pronunciation: noh-ə-TROP-iks), also known as smart drugs and cognitive enhancers, are drugs, supplements, and other substances that are believed to improve cognitive function. Particularly targeted are executive functions such as memory, creativity, or motivation. The use of cognition-enhancing drugs by healthy individuals - in the absence of a medical indication - ...
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Redding Chamber of Commerce Greeters & Award Presentation | The Redding Veterans Resource Center (RVRC) hosted a special Chamber Greeters event on Wed. Feb. 21st. There was a donation of a $15,000 check by Pam and Mike Dahl, from the Nick Dahl Memorial Veterans Fund. The funds will be used by the Redding Veterans Resource Center to sponsor housing for local veterans. The event concluded ...
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Addiction Recovery Resources Northern California and U.S. Abuse Child Abuse Hotline www.childhelpusa.org ~ 800-422-4453 Domestic Abuse Hotline www.thehotline.org ~ 800-799-7233 Alcohol Abuse Alcoholics Anonymous www.aa.org ~ 212-870-3400 AA Sacramento www.aasacramento.org ~ 916-454-1771 or 916-454-1100 AA Sacramento County www.simeetings.com/LA/SAC/SacCtyMtgs.html Mothers Against Drunk Drivers www.madd.org ~ 800-438-6233 National Drug and Alcohol Info Line www.samhsa.gov ~ 800-729-6686 National Funded Treatment ~ 800-662-4357 Drug Abuse Cocaine Anonymous www.ca.org ~ ...
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Substance Abuse and Dual Diagnosis Treatment Needed High Suicide Rates Among Veterans Make an Appointment at Northern California VA for an Addiction Assessment. If you are a veteran located in northern California - click to scroll down to Veteran Resources One study of military personnel found that close to 30% of completed suicides were preceded by alcohol or drug use. And an estimated 20% of ...
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Alcoholics Leading a Double Life - Not as Thrilling as a Spy Movie Functional Alcoholics - Masters of Deception High Functioning Alcoholics are masters of deception. Friends, co-workers and extended family may see 'just an average person'. High functioning alcoholics live in denial and point to their career successes. But in private, the alcoholic behavior pattern is fully active. By any definition - functional alcoholics ...
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Only 365 Days Available for Change - Let's Get Started! 2018 - A Year for Inner Transformation "You have to believe in yourself."  Sun Tzu A New Year always brings unlimited opportunities for change. However, because of the multitude of possibilities, many of us start out strong - and then become overwhelmed by all the options. Should I (somehow) lose weight? Become more fit? Change ...
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Holiday Sobriety is Possible

1. Maintain a Strong Intent to Stay Sober.
2. Avoid people, places and things that bring memories of previous drinking or drugging.
3. Maintain emotional balance; mindfulness is very helpful.
4. Whenever possible, limit exposure to stressful or triggering situations.
5. Have fun - sober! Find happiness in your life.

For Questions, Professional Interventions or Immediate Help - Call Admissions at 866-303-6275 for assistance ...
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Wishing You All the Best this Holiday Season! Joyful Christmas and Holiday Season New Start Recovery Solutions wishes you a sober and happy holiday season 2017! We hope that you have a New Start in the New Year and are ready to begin new ventures. Your Life Awaits - Happy New Year! New Start Recovery Solutions | Inspiring Excellence, Promoting Change. Call 866-303-6275 Need Help ...
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Our Party Charities Received Donations And a Good Time Was Had By All! Thanks for Your Participation! Reviewing 'Kickin Off the Holidays' Event Activities

• Our activities included networking, dinner, raffle, an oil painting auction and a silent auction.
• Guest speaker Steve Redmond from Code 4 Northwest was the opening speaker.
• We welcomed special guest speakers Clint Malarchuk, retired NHL player; and his wife Joanie.
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Original Oil Painting of Clint Malarchuk by Kristina Letson Where: Kickin’ Off the Holidays Party, Charity Auction When: Dec 1 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm PST  | RSVP Here | We are excited to kick off the holiday season with a fun spirited Christmas party for all our friends and colleagues to meet and network together on Dec 1 in San Jose! Event Sponsors: ...
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Former Hockey Pro Helping Others with PTSD and Depression Clint Malarchuk is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) between 1981 and 1992. Malarchuk is best known for having survived a life-threatening injury during a 1989 NHL game when a skate blade sliced his carotid artery and jugular vein, causing immediate massive blood loss. From Wikipedia Clint ...
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Free Crisis Line and Referral Service for All NW First Responders Steve Redmond is one of the founding members and volunteers at Code 4 Northwest. He is currently serves on the Board of Directors as President of Code 4 Northwest. Code 4 Northwest is an RCW 43.101.425. protected free crisis line and referral service for all Washington state first responders, EMS, corrections, family members, and civilian support ...
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Why Support and Addiction Treatment for First Responders? First responders are first on the scene of disasters and emergency situations. The general public sees first responders as a kind of Super Hero. And they are: but even super heroes need support to continue their mission. As most everyone is aware, the physical demands in being a first responder can be enormous. Being a first responder ...
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Thanks to All Who Have Served! National Veterans and Military Families Month – November 2017 For 98 years, Americans have remembered those who served our country in uniform on 11 November – first as Armistice Day, and then, since 1954 as Veterans Day. In this 99th year of commemoration, the Department of Veterans Affairs is broadening that tradition of observance and appreciation to include both ...
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Addiction Harm to Family As you read in Alcohol and Drug Addiction Affects Entire Family Part 1, alcohol and drug addiction affects entire families, not just the addicted person. The effects of a substance use disorder (SUD) are felt by the whole family. According to NCBI (The Impact of Substance Use Disorders on Families and Children: From Theory to Practice), the family remains the primary ...
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Addiction Harm Not Isolated to the Addict | Alcohol and drug addiction can destroy all areas of a person’s life. The destruction also seriously impacts the lives of family and loved ones. Addiction can create long-lasting damage to family dynamics if not addressed quickly. A person who is addicted to drugs will not stop to think about or reflect on their actions. The addicted person ...
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There is No Safe 'Extra' Amount of Prescription Painkillers | Have you ever taken an extra dose of a painkiller to help with your aches and pains? Maybe you’ve taken another person’s prescribed antidepressant to help with anxiety, or a sedative for sleep? Did you ever drink alcohol with a drug you weren’t supposed to? Prescription Drug Misuse is Quickly a Slippery Slope Prescription drug ...
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What is Dual Diagnosis (Co-occurring Disorder)? If you think you may be suffering from addiction, as well as PTSD, depression, trauma or other mental health issue (dual diagnosis) - please know that seeking help is the first step to addiction recovery and regaining control of your life. We have very successful dual diagnosis addiction rehab programs in our Northern California locations. Our philosophy addresses and ...
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Checking into Rehab, Part 2 The decision to check into drug or alcohol rehab is not an easy one to make. Many people do not even realize they have a problem until it is too late. If a stay in the hospital or jail after a night of reckless behavior is not your ideal scenario, than you should never let it get to that point ...
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Checking into Rehab Something happened to tell you that your drug and alcohol problem has gotten bad. You’re starting to realize that your problem has gone from bad to worse with no sign of stopping or slowing down in sight. Do you check into drug and alcohol rehab in Sacramento now? Or do you wait to find out if you can handle the problem on ...
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When to Have an Addiction Intervention Are you concerned with the health of a friend or loved one? Have drugs or alcohol taken over their life? If these questions resonate with you, then it may very well be time for an intervention. But when should you have a professional intervention? Is there a right time? Preparation is needed for a proper intervention. Here are a ...
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