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Spirituality: How Does It Play a Role in Addiction Recovery?

Posted on: June 4th, 2018 by Pacific Ridge

Recovering from addiction is a highly individualized process that focuses on healing both body and mind. Counseling can help patients notice thought patterns that are destructive to recovery, and group sessions can help patients find support from friends and family. Another avenue that can provid ...

Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation – Mental Health

Posted on: May 2nd, 2018 by Pacific Ridge

Alcohol and drug addictions cause significant problems on their own. However, sometimes addiction doesn't explain all of the challenges an individual goes through. Many struggle to overcome an addiction because of an existing mental illness. Similarly, those with addictions may develop mental illnes ...

The Connection Between Physical Fitness and Addiction Recovery

Posted on: March 8th, 2018 by Pacific Ridge

When you think of addiction recovery, you likely imagine an anonymous 12-step meeting or remember a phrase from the Big Book. However, for many individuals, genuine recovery includes numerous components, like official programs, new personal habits, and the support of a caring social network. One ...

How to Spot Signs of Opiate Addiction

Posted on: February 8th, 2018 by Pacific Ridge

If you live in Oregon, you should know that opiate addiction runs rampant across the state. In fact, Oregon is considered to have the sixth largest drug problem out of all U.S. states, and the state has an unusually high number of teenage drug users. Many of those drug users are addicted to opiates. ...

Common Myths and Misconceptions About Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction

Posted on: January 25th, 2018 by Pacific Ridge

Prescription drug addiction and abuse is becoming an epidemic across the United States. It is estimated that 15 million Americans abuse different types of prescription drugs each year. There are several myths associated with prescription drug abuse, and this misinformation can be very harmful, e ...

4 Advantages of Residential Rehab Centers

Posted on: December 27th, 2017 by Pacific Ridge

For many individuals affected by addiction, the road to recovery requires the support and guidance of rehab professionals. Choosing the right rehab center and type of rehab program can make a significant difference in the trajectory of a recovering addict's path toward sobriety. When you seek ...

4 Things You Should Know About How Alcohol Affects Your Brain

Posted on: November 30th, 2017 by Pacific Ridge

Your brain is the ultimate command center of your physical body. Each section of your brain has its own specific job to do — keeping you and your body functioning normally. The various lobes of your brain regulate everything from your conversational speech to any desires you entertain. When t ...

Prescription Drugs and the Hidden Epidemic of Addiction in America

Posted on: August 15th, 2017 by Pacific Ridge

For many people, when they hear the words drug addict, the image that springs to mind is of a desperate, unhealthy, and ruined individual who lives on the streets. While this is an unfortunate reality for many people who suffer from drug addiction, there are also many others for whom these stere ...

Learning to Cope: Strategies to Help Your Addiction Recovery

Posted on: August 8th, 2017 by Pacific Ridge

If you are struggling with addiction, you might have a hard time seeing a path forward that will allow you to live drug free. An essential part of gaining this vision is not just stopping yourself from using again but also changing your life so you can more easily confront your tough emotions withou ...

Do You Ever Hide Your Alcohol or Drug Abuse? — Salem, OR

Posted on: February 16th, 2015 by Pacific Ridge

People who may have an alcohol or drug problem sometime hide there drinking or use from family and friends. For example, we some folks will buy two bottles of wine, but keep only one bottle visible on the counter or table. Then, when they refill there glass, they pour from the second hidden bott ...

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Pacific Ridge is a residential drug and alcohol treatment facility about an hour from Portland, Oregon, on the outskirts of Salem. We’re here to help individuals and families begin the road to recovery from addiction. Our clients receive quality care without paying the high price of a hospital. Most of our clients come from Oregon and Washington, with many coming from other states as well.

Pacific Ridge is a private alcohol and drug rehab. To be a part of our treatment program, the client must voluntarily agree to cooperate with treatment. Most intakes can be scheduled within 24-48 hours.

Pacific Ridge is a State-licensed detox and residential treatment program for both alcohol and drugs. We provide individualized treatment options, work closely with managed care organizations, and maintain contracts with most insurance companies.

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