Have to Stay Home? Don’t Isolate, Try Virtual Meetings

Many people in recovery have had to stay home for some time. Whether you’re staying indoors due to health concerns like COVID-19 or recovering from

True Life Recovery Update On COVID-19 Preparedness

We are continuing to provide safe and comfortable detoxifications while also implementing new protocols to respond to the Covid 19 virus. We have have been

Taking Care of Your Mental Health

Mental health is often thought of as a “buzz word” in modern life. It’s an easy term to throw around when you’re talking about wellness

Detoxing from Alcohol: What to Expect

Addiction to alcohol is a problem in pretty much every country in the world. You probably know that alcohol addiction is dangerous. Is detoxing from

Understanding Gabapentin Abuse

Gabapentin is a prescription drug with a variety of uses, primarily for people with seizure disorders. People can abuse it by taking it with other

Finding Your Passions in Recovery

Sobriety is a new territory for most people in recovery. If you’re in treatment, you’ll probably have your days and hours planned out. Once you’re

Learning Emotional Regulation

Everyone who is new to recovery arrives with raw emotions. After all, you have probably been stuffing them deep inside for a while. Now that

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Sharing Recovery With Parents

Many people in recovery have rocky relationships with their families. Whether there is disfunction or you’re carrying guilt and shame, it can be hard for

How to Start Socializing in Recovery

Socializing can seem difficult in early recovery, even if a person made friends easily before. You may have once had a lot of friends before

Sleep is More Important Than Ever in Recovery

You’ve probably heard a lot in the media about sleep and health throughout your life. Getting enough is one of America’s favorite topics, and yet

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Healthy Habits for Life and Recovery

In recovery, halting the use of drugs is one of the best ways to take care of your health. Many newcomers end up skipping out

The First 30 Days of Recovery

Many people wonder what to expect in the first 30 days of recovery. Choosing a life of recovery is choosing freedom from addiction. Recovery is

HALT: Use This Acronym For Healthier Recovery

Have you heard the term HALT yet in recovery? It stands for hungry, angry, lonely, and tired – several triggers that can hijack a positive

Treatment Burnout? How to Cope With it

For many people in recovery, treatment is a lifesaver that helps them stabilize their life after detox and learn to use new coping skills. But

Supporting Friends in Recovery

Support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous are usually the gold standard of addiction treatment today. After all, once you have completed an inpatient detox or treatment

Is Alcohol Withdrawal Dangerous?

Do you or somebody you love drink too much, too often? Many people love a person who has an alcohol abuse disorder. Quitting alcohol can

How Can a Family Recover From Addiction?

Many people in recovery describe addiction as an overpowering disease that affects body, mind, and spirit. It can alter the way a person thinks and

Five Ways to Give Back in Recovery

Recovery is a gift, which sometimes has its ups and downs, just like life. Learning to live without the use of substances takes a day

Is Synthetic Marijuana Dangerous?

Synthetic marijuana, often called Spice and K2, is becoming pervasive on the streets of America. These synthetic cannabinoids have become popular among people on probation

Making New Friends in Recovery

When you first get clean and sober, you’re warned to stay away from old places, people and things. This often means giving up relationships with

Taking Care of Your Physical Health in Recovery

In recovery, you will face many challenges. Taking care of your health is often an overlooked aspect of healing. We all know that taking care

How Eating Disorders and Addiction Are Related

More women than ever are in recovery. For many years, women with addictions were able to hide it or just were overlooked by the medical

What Are Some of the Most Addictive Drugs?

Addiction, also known as a substance use disorder, is a disease that does not discriminate. Recovery from addiction is possible for anyone, but it is

Alcohol Addiction and Women

Addiction to alcohol, also known as alcoholism, is a problem for women all over the world. Women are more prone to alcohol addiction for biological

Recovery and Responsibility

What does it mean to be responsible? In active addiction, many people let things that were once important to them fall by the wayside. Addiction

Choosing a 12-Step Sponsor

Going to detox, treatment, and other types of therapy when you first get clean and sober is an integral part of learning to live without

Building Your Self-Esteem Through Self-Talk

Many people in recovery from addiction have spent a lot of their life “beating themselves up” when things don’t go their way. Negative self-talk

Using Exercise as a Form of Self-Care

For many people new to recovery, self-care can be a foreign concept. For a long time, you may have skipped the basics of human lifestyles

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3 Essentials to Stay Clean and Sober

Detoxing from drugs and alcohol is an essential first step for recovery. By doing this, you’ve done something essential; admitting you are powerless over your

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25 Ways to Practice Self-Care Any Day of the Year

People in recovery talk about self-care a lot, and there’s a good reason for that. Taking care of your self, and your selfhood, is an

Kaysie Simpson

17:00 08 Nov 24

True Life is an Excellent choice for building the ground work in your Recovery. They were an excellent support system during those first baby steps and were more than willing to encourage us and share parts of their personal journeys.

Alexis

16:35 07 Nov 24

I recently went to true life going in with the thought process that i knew it all. My recovery from the detox to residential hit the mark of my every need. I couldn't have picked a better place to begin a new life!
The staff there catered to my sole recovery, as well as each of the residents individually which was an eye opening experience. i always had a negative connotation towards rehabilitation, but going to this program made me think otherwise. i couldn't have pushed through without all the help of the techs that work there. Each of them helped me through difficult hours, and inspired me to do better in their own ways.
Anyways thank you so much for this experience i couldn't have completed this without all this support i received :)

Melissa Prokop

16:24 07 Nov 24

True Life Recovery exceeded my expectations in every way. From the very first phone call, Steven made me feel supported and understood, patiently explaining everything and easing my concerns. The clinical care is exceptional—each member of the team is compassionate, knowledgeable, and truly committed to each person’s success. They offer a well-rounded approach to recovery, combining expertise with genuine care that makes a real difference. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience, and I highly recommend True Life Recovery to anyone looking for a place where they’ll feel safe, supported, and empowered on their recovery journey.

Haley Vandenhuerk

23:37 06 Nov 24

True Life has saved my life. I came to California broken and beat down by life and not expecting to regain everything I lost in my addiction. Since before I arrived at True Life, they provided me with support to get out here. They carried me through Detox and help me get my mind back which was far from me. I got all the mental stability, sobriety and care that was necessary for me to get healthy.

Jenny

19:31 11 Oct 24

I absolutely recommend this place to anyone who wants to get help with any addiction.The staff goes above and beyond to make the transition to sobriety as comfortable as possible. They truly care about their clients. I wish I could have went there my first time around. Life changing! The housing is very nice , clean and comfortable. I’ve made lifelong friends.I had a great experience.

Gene Bowling

11:27 23 Sep 21

Literally the best recovery center for addiction. They have the best staff and their facilities are amazing! I'm telling you if you have the place to check this out for anyone in need! this is the place to go.

Carl Finn

10:21 22 Sep 21

These guys helped me with my drug addiction and mental problems. They were highly dedicated and fought hard to make sure I recovered from drug addiction while remaining honest, compassionate and empathetic throughout the process. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Gregory Baugh

10:04 21 Sep 21

I found the guys at this recovery centre to be incredibly kind and compassionate. I needed help to be free from drug addiction because of my health and to feel safe. I got the help I needed, and I did feel safe. When I needed reassurance and encouragement, they were there for me. They are gradually walking me through this phase of my life, and I'm glad I found them.

Ivan Chapman

10:27 17 Sep 21

These guys are friendly and professional; they helped me understood different ways to overcome my addiction to drugs. I am finally free!!
Thanks guys, I really appreciate.

Lucille Locke

12:10 04 Sep 21

I can not thank this Recovery centre enough. If you or a loved one want help, you will not make a better decision then here. This place is what, any person looking for addiction and treatment centre, needs. Thank you guys for saving my life, i will forever be grateful.

Rebecca Henke

11:45 31 Aug 21

The staff at True Life rehab in Orange County really made the effort to work with me and my family. They have been nothing but kind – even when we weren't always as cooperative ourselves! I'm so grateful for all they've done, and their impact has helped us stay strong during a difficult time in our lives...

Dixie Lewis

10:49 26 Aug 21

My daughter struggled with drug addiction for years, but thanks to her treatment at True Life Recovery she is now a productive member of society. They helped my daughter see the good in herself and find ways to feel fulfilled that don't involve drugs. I am forever grateful and would recommend this program to anyone who needs help breaking their addictive cycle.

Todd Sikora

16:02 17 Aug 21

This place is the best treatment center I have ever been to. The staff and counselors are always there for you, whenever you need them. They really take time out of their day just so they can make sure that we're doing alright with our progress in recovery because it's not something they do every day like most people think but this makes all the difference when someone wants to get sober finally and stop being an addict or alcoholic again!

Joy Delao

12:37 14 Aug 21

Great detox facility in Orange County if you’re ready to get clean and sober! The people here are wonderful and caring, and they want you to be successful in getting clean. Overall a great experience with solid staff members who genuinely care about the clients!

Colin McGuire

05:11 22 Apr 21

My best friend went through here and I don’t know if he’d be around if it wasn’t for this place. The staff was amazing and he was able to get the care he needed. He is still sober and doing great, just want to say thank you for saving his life!

Alyssa Trombini

01:16 21 Apr 21

This place has been amazing and helped bring my family back together. The staff truly cares about not only the clients but the families too.

Kelly May

18:52 15 Jan 21

My son would not be here today if not for True Life Recovery! They are way more than just a detoxification center...they are the first step in providing restoration to their clients lives. The facility is top notch. It is very clean and has a homey atmosphere. I was encouraged to call and visit with my son. Every time I was there, I could smell something delicious being cooked so I know he was well fed.
I can’t say enough about the staff! Thank you so very much Zach, Chrissy, Jeff, Charity, Saul and Lauren. Not only did they help my son through the physical pain and withdrawals of detoxing but they helped him begin to regain self worth and have hope for the future. His only intention upon entering your program was to detox and then go back to his life. Your staff went above and beyond to help him. My son left True Life and is continuing his recovery in sober living with treatment. I know in my heart that the love, support, encouragement and guidance from Zach and his staff greatly contributed to his decision!
This was not my first experience with family at a detoxification center but it was by far the best. If you or anyone you know needs help True Life Recovery is the place to go!

Jana Harris

21:14 09 Jan 21

True Life Recovery is family. I myself struggle with addiction and 2020 was a rough year for me. I was in and out of True Life, always feeling ashamed to walk back in the door, but not once did I feel judged and not once did I feel shamed. The program director and his staff will go above and beyond when it comes to making their clients feel comfortable. They made sure we got out of the house, got to meetings, they encouraged visitors and phone calls to family or loved ones. The facility has a very homey vibe and it is also kept extremely clean. I went in several times feeling broken and defeated and the staff were always there. They let me feel my feelings, and when I was ready they helped me feel better. This place is extraordinary, I’ve never been to a more positive and loving treatment facility. They care about you and will do anything they can to make sure you are feeling safe and comfortable during your detox process. I would recommend this facility to anyone that needs this type of support. They will love you until you can love yourself. Thank you True Life.

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