Bishop T.D. Jakes famously said, “if you can’t figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose.” This quote is significantly true for many of us at Casa Colina. For myself, and many of us at Casa Colina, this quote tells the story of how I...Read More

The home life of alcoholics is rarely organized and in order. The children of alcoholics and addicts typically take on the role of caretaker for the family, it starts with small tasks, maybe packing lunches once in a while or severe cases where the child can forge a check to the power company to keep...Read More

Trusting someone we know is a natural human trait. However, when people fall victim to the disease of addiction, it blurs the line between being a supportive friend and enabling their addiction. When a friend or loved one struggles to make ends meet we often reach out and help because that is what family and...Read More

Hello there, the angel from my nightmares. Interesting way to start my first blog. Let me explain. While to many of you that is just the opening of a Blink-182 smash hit, to those of us in the trenches at Casa Colina it means a little more. It is an inside joke that has lasted...Read More

If you are seeking substance-abuse treatment for either yourself or someone close to you, and this entire experience is completely new for you, be aware there are different types of treatment, it is not a one-size-fits-all approach any longer. Just as there are many reasons people develop a substance-abuse problem, there are also many ways...Read More