Category: Healthy Living

Exploring the Power of Spirituality in Recovery

By Phil Kosanovich on January 4, 2022

The definition of spirituality differs depending on who you talk to. Regardless of beliefs, everyone turns to spirituality for the same reason; to find purpose and meaning in their lives. In addiction recovery, practicing spirituality can be compelling as it helps many maintain their sobriety. Popular addiction treatments such as 12-step programs acknowledge the importance […]

How To Find Happiness Without Substances

By Phil Kosanovich on October 26, 2021

The thought of a life of sobriety may fill you with horror. If you use substances regularly, you may also believe that life without them may be boring, leaving you lacking contentment and joy. Running from October 23rd to the 31st, Red Ribbon Week is a week dedicated to raising awareness about drugs in the […]

4 Tips to Stress Reduction in Recovery

By Phil Kosanovich on October 21, 2021

The journey to recovery is a bumpy one. It can often call for getting back some of the things we lost during addiction and learning how to rebuild our lives. Like all challenges in life, the reward does not come without difficulties along the way. When in recovery, one of these difficulties can be high […]

Top 5 Self-Care Tips in Early Recovery

By Phil Kosanovich on September 16, 2021

Self-care: it’s not all bubble baths. Developing a healthy routine is one of the cornerstones of early recovery. However, what’s not discussed is how to do this – it takes work to set up, find out what works for you, and integrate it into your life. It’s hard to take care of yourself fully when […]

Mental Health and Heading Home for the Holidays as an LGBTQ person

By Phil Kosanovich on October 26, 2020

A lot of “normal” people dread the holiday season: so many gifts to buy, so many gatherings, the sense of loneliness even though you’re surrounded by people, and the quality time with all of your family members– to name a few. What’s more, many people even suffer from the “Holiday Blues,” a term that refers […]

Stress Drinking & Coronavirus: Did You Drink Your Way Through Social Distancing?

By Phil Kosanovich on June 12, 2020

You probably saw memes and social posts about “quarantinis” and relying on alcohol to cope with social distancing and loneliness during the COVID-19 pandemic. For people who are lonely, isolated and struggling with substance use disorders, the jokes about drinking and isolation are less humorous and more a reality. Some experts say they have seen […]

How to achieve Long Term Recovery?

By Phil Kosanovich on May 26, 2017

Don’t leave treatment when you “feel better”. It is often as simple as that. Studies prove that longer stays in treatment settings directly correlate to extended sobriety. Having worked in the addiction recovery field for the past 16 years I have seen clients leave treatment the instant their withdrawals subside. They begin to feel […]

Stay Positive and Exude Gratitude!

By Phil Kosanovich on May 11, 2016

Happiness is an active choice that we make each moment of every day. Abraham Lincoln once said: “Most people are about as happy as they make their minds to be.” It is true that your family genetics, general health, brain structure, exercise levels and other external factors play into your happiness, but a positive mental […]

Tips to tame stress

By Phil Kosanovich on March 25, 2016

Are you irritable and frustrated due to too much stress in your life? Our case managers here at Cornerstone have come up with a few simple tips to reduce your stress level and restore serenity. These tips won’t take a lot of time and can help to bring your life back into balance. Get out […]

Your body on Sugar….errr, Soda!

By Phil Kosanovich 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 […]

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