You Don’t Need to Be Rich to Get Sober in Beverly Hills
By Patrick O’Neil, Group Facilitator, CAST Treatment Centers You think Beverly Hills and images of opulent wealth, posh villas, and the Real Housewives…
5 Most Common Solutions For Depression
By Tricia Moceo Being sad is a normal human emotion. It’s natural to feel despondent when someone you love dies, or you’re dealing with life-altering events …
Staying Sober for Pride
By Michael Arndt, Alumni Coordinator, CAST TREATMENT CENTERS. The first Pride movement occurred nearly 50 years ago in June of 1970 in New York City. The 19…
6 Top Ways To Maintain A Program Of Recovery
By Patrick O’Neil, Group Facilitator, CAST Treatment Centers I’ve been gratefully clean and sober and in recovery for quite a few years now. But…
The Responsibility We Have To Ourselves
Taking responsibility is ultimately about protecting one’s self and one’s energy. It is the tool by which we can honor our best selves, and protect our hear…
Asking For Help Is Not Enough
A lot of people try to get sober. It’s not easy. It’s a “we” program and they have to ask for help. Some people just aren’t ready. As a recovering addict/alc…
What is CBT?
CBT was originally developed with the hope of treating major depression. Over the years it has evolved to include many variations that treat everything from …
The False Intimacy of Crystal Meth
Sadly, crystal meth is like the interconnective tissue of the dark underbelly of gay sex culture. Its like this secret we do not want to acknowledge. Just lo…
Mourning the Loss of Our Destructive Behaviors
When we start the road to recovery, we actively work to lessen our engagement in these behaviors or rid them from our lives entirely. In doing so, we are oft…
Top Ten Reasons Why West Hollywood Is The Destination For Recovery
When you think of Southern California do you immediately think recovery? Well you should, because the Huffington Post listed Los Angeles as one of the top te…
Finding Safe Addiction Treatment As A Gay Man
Many of my LGBT friends used alcohol or drugs as a way to manage their anxiety, shame, and discomfort around dating and sex in our community. I was able to f…
Our Relationship With The Truth
I am not advocating dishonesty, but advocating instead for compassion for those who struggle with it. There are those too who are so hurt, ashamed or fearful…
