The Dangers of Fentanyl and Other Street Drugs Buying drugs on the street today is like playing a game of Russian roulette with your life. Many of these substances, purchased illegally, are counterfeit or laced with other substances that can be deadly. These drugs often contain amounts of fentanyl that can be life-threatening. As a...Read More

The Importance of the 12 Steps of Recovery at a Treatment Center Did you know that spirituality is an effective way to treat addiction? Addiction may be a physiological problem, but psychology is its battleground. When you struggle with addiction, you’re fighting a battle inside your head. But that battle is impossible to win alone....Read More

Importance Of Gender Specific Drug And Alcohol Treatment Center For Men Substance abuse disorders can affect all types of humans, be they male or female. However, men are significantly more likely to develop a substance abuse problem than women are. They are also more likely to develop the issue at a younger age. Are you or a...Read More

Male Trauma Can Manifest Itself in Many Ways Traumatic events stemming from childhood or those that occur well into adulthood can create some significant and lasting damage.  If not addressed in a healthy way that can begin the healing process, this trauma can lead to detrimental coping mechanisms.  Some men suffering from traumatic events may...Read More

A Message of Gratitude for Five Beautiful Years Today, I am proud to announce as the Owner and CEO of Casa Colina, that we have crossed a milestone. On the 13th of February, Casa Colina celebrated 5 years of serving gentlemen and their families. The story of Casa Colina began when the 220 acre campus...Read More

Individuals who experience various types of trauma can attempt to cope with their traumatic event by turning to drugs and alcohol, especially men. Most men have difficulty sharing their experiences and do not want to appear weak or frail in front of their peers. As a result, the effects of their unresolved trauma often lead...Read More

Holistic addiction treatment methods and processes are used to treat a person’s entire being. Holistic healing takes into consideration social factors, mental health, and spiritual health, along with the underlying symptoms and causes of one’s addiction. Holistic programs also focus on restoring balance to the mind, body, and spirit.  How Is Holistic Addiction Treatment Different From Conventional...Read More

When you see a friend or family member struggling with addiction, your natural reaction is to help them in any way you can. However, your actions may not always be the help they need. Instead of helping them face their problem, you could end up enabling their addiction.  What Is Enabling Addiction? Enabling addiction is...Read More

Research has shown that only about 30% of Latinos will seek treatment for mental illness. Many people in the Latino community can face unique challenges that make it harder to get mental health treatment and services. Research carried out by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) discovered that some of the more common mental...Read More

Working hard at recovery from addiction to alcohol and drugs provides a person with many victories to count. Sometimes challenges arise, causing someone to have concerns about how to handle them. When a trip to the hospital becomes part of your plan, you may be wondering how to maintain sobriety after major surgery. Major Surgery...Read More