Sober Homeless Shelter in San Francisco a Success
San Francisco’s first sober homeless shelter has quickly become one of the most crowded in the city’s shelter system. Hope House is a homeless shelter with 58 beds, which opened […]
HHS Announces “Great American Recovery” Initiative
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently announced a $100 million investment under the Great American Recovery initiative. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. described the funding as part […]
Are Grants for Addiction Recovery Services in Danger?
Last week, the Trump administration announced the elimination of nearly $2 billion in federal grants used to support mental health and substance abuse programs nationwide, only to reverse the decision […]
Sober Living During the Holidays
The holiday season can be stressful for anyone; there’s colder weather, more traffic, and higher expectations than any other part of the year. Holidays can be joyful, but also challenging, […]
Sober Housing Funds: A New Step to Support Young Adults in California
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has announced that it is awarding more than $45 million in supplemental funding to expand sober housing services for young adults. This federal […]
Mindfulness and Meditation for Sober Living Success in San Diego
The initial stages of sober living can be exciting, but sometimes they can also feel overwhelming. People in recovery often need a toolbox of coping skills to stay sober. Mindfulness […]
Proposition 36 Shows Early Success in San Diego
With the passage of Proposition 36 last year, California began a new approach to crime and addiction. The statewide measure was voted into law last November. It was written to […]
San Diego Hobbies and Activities Help Sustain Long-Term Sobriety
Getting sober is an exciting transformation, and early recovery is a great time to explore your hobbies, start new activities, and think about following your dreams. When you live in […]
What Is San Diego’s Sober Curious Community?
San Diego is witnessing what has been called a quiet cultural revolution as the “sober curious” movement takes root. In recent years, community leaders, wellness advocates, and friends and advocates […]
California’s Faulty Drug Tests May Have Denied Freedom to People in Recovery
People working to overcome addiction while incarcerated already face enormous challenges. In California, many were recently dealt another blow: they may have been denied parole based on faulty drug test […]
San Diego’s Prop 36 Yields Arrests But Not Much Treatment
Prop 36, also known as the “Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act,” passed by California voters in 2024, has been in effect for several months. With the new law, […]
California Manufactures Naloxone, Expanding Access
On April 21, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a major step in the fight against the opioid crisis: the state will now provide CalRx-branded naloxone for free to all […]