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Ethical Drug Testing is a priority at Cornerstone
By Cornerstone of Southern California on November 4, 2015
Ethical drug testing is a priority at Cornerstone of Southern California and has been since our inception in 1984. Since that time we have seen a trend toward unethical practices by treatment centers and testing laboratories centering around higher profits. So what should ‘Ethical Drug Testing’ look like? Upon admission to a treatment program it […]
Cornerstone Alumni Meetings and Activities in Orange County
By Cornerstone of Southern California on October 29, 2015
Cornerstone of Southern California’s Alumni is a great way to stay connected to your peers in recovery. Alumni Meetings are held every Monday evening from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at: Intensive Outpatient Building: 1950 East 17th Street #150 Santa Ana, CA 92705 This meeting is for all Alumni, their families and sponsors. If you […]
"I Got My Life Back" - Cornerstone Review
By Cornerstone of Southern California on October 29, 2015
Cornerstone Client Review 10/21/15 Cornerstone was the best experience of my life. I had a horrible coke problem and am proud to say I was a year clean and sober yesterday. The case managers care so deeply about every patient there. They don't candy coat anything though. If you're wrong, they will put you in […]
Don't Fear the Fat!
By Cornerstone of Southern California on October 20, 2015
Everyday we are inundated with ads, pictures and articles telling us what to eat and what not to eat. Eating trends change daily as new studies and knowledge come to light regarding what is good for you and what is not. Most of this information also revolves around weight loss and doing all we can […]
Guide for the Codependent - Create a Survival Plan
By Cornerstone of Southern California on October 13, 2015
The following pages were created and written by Cornerstone of Southern California's Family Group members and recovering codependents. On any given Tuesday night, a Family Group comes together at Cornerstone in Santa Ana. The magnet that attracts these people, from sometimes miles away, is a common malady called 'Co-Dependency'. This group comes to have their […]
Your body on Sugar….errr, Soda!
By Cornerstone of Southern California on October 11, 2015
Cornerstone of Southern California has long had a NO SUGAR NO CAFFEINE policy in our Detox program. We feel strongly that when an individual is attempting to detox off of drugs or alcohol it helps to also prohibit the intake of sugar and caffeine. Every time my girlfriend orders a Pepsi with her dinner I […]
Diet and Exercise in Sobriety
By Cornerstone of Southern California on October 5, 2015
Cornerstone CEO, James Neumann (24 time marathon finisher, 8 time Boston Marathon finisher and daily 8-15 mile runner) has put together a list of foods to eat and to avoid in order to fuel and maintain a lasting, healthy sober life. His suggestions minimize inflammation and insulin spiking foods and maximize nutrient rich, energy efficient […]
Addiction the Disease
By Cornerstone of Southern California on October 2, 2015
Director, Cornerstone of Southern California By: Michael Stone, MD, Addiction Medicine Specialist I have been asked to write about Addiction, to write in plain and simple English, not fancy medical or psychological words. Because you are reading this, I imagine you are an addict (alcoholics are addicts too) with some knowledge of your disease or […]