A sober coach provides support and assistance for the addict/alcoholic on a one-on-one basis. They keep their clients accountable in a safe, as well as providing fun comfortable, positive reinforcement. Most clients (couples are welcome) prefer to get clean at a hotel, normally close to home, so their family can participate in their recovery. The sober coach also provides help for the client's family, a couple examples, addressing family problems from a fresh perspective suggesting therapists.

Unlike sober livings, inpatient and outpatient treatment centers, a Personal Sober Coach makes getting and staying clean and sober fun, educational and effective, without drama that usually comes with many addicts and alcoholics going through recovery and treatment together. A Personal Sober Coach/Sober Companion combines the resources and education of a treatment center, yet incorporates an individual process of recovery to make the experience enjoyable for the recovering addict or alcoholic. Unlike rehabilitation treatment centers, a Personal Sober Coach adds activities and events to make recovery enjoyable, everyday if the client prefers. Our goal is to coach the client through recovery with quality methods comparing to, if not surpassing, drug rehabilitation centers.

The use of a Sober Coach/Sober Companion is an amazingly effective form of drug and alcohol detoxification, when compared rehabilitation treatment centers. Not only does a Sober Coach/Sober Companion stay with the client throughout their entire detoxification process, but they will coach on recovery and educate on the individual process of detoxification, depending on the addiction client suffering from. Also, the Sober Coach/Sober Companion has an addiction doctor that they will introduce their client to; the purpose of the addiction doctor is so that he/she and the Sober Coach/Sober Companion create an individual plan for the client’s detoxification. If the client is detoxing from heroin, for example, the addiction doctor would most likely prescribe the client Suboxone and an antidepressant to fight the withdrawals from heroin. Though the Sober Companion/Sober Coach will not give or handle the client’s medication, he/she will supervise the client when they take them, and be with client through the detoxification process to insure a safe environment free of drugs and alcohol.

Methamphetamine: Many people have heard about it, but many are unaware of the characteristics of methamphetamine.

"Methamphetamine has been around for a long time, but it seems that recently it has gained certain notoriety and addiction rates are high," comments Mary Rieser, Executive Director for a prominent drug and alcohol program. "This is one drug you want to know about and educate your children on. It has been reported that it is so addictive that one dose can make an addict. Beware of the signs of methamphetamine abuse, and get anyone taking methamphetamine into an affordable drug rehab fast. Their lives depend on it."

What is Methamphetamine?

Methamphetamine is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant drug that dramatically affects the central nervous system. It is usually illegally produced and distributed.

Meth comes in several forms, including powder, crystal, rocks, and tablets. When it comes in the crystal form it is called “crystal meth.”

Meth can be taken by swallowing, snorting, smoking, or injecting it with a hypodermic needle.

Unlike drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and heroin, which are derived from plants, meth can be manufactured using a variety of store bought chemicals.

The most common ingredient in meth is pseudoephedrine or ephedrine, commonly found in cold medicine. Through a cooking process the pseudoephedrine or ephedrine is chemically changed into meth. The ingredients that are used in the process of making meth can include: ether, paint thinner, Freon®, acetone, anhydrous ammonia, iodine crystals, red phosphorus, drain cleaner, battery acid, and lithium (taken from inside batteries).

Meth is often manufactured or “cooked” in very crude laboratories. Many of these labs are not sophisticated operations and do not require sophisticated chemistry equipment. And the people who cook the meth usually do not have any chemistry training. Cooking meth is relatively simple, but highly dangerous and toxic.

There are two basic categories of meth labs:

Superlabs produce large quantities of meth and supply organized drug trafficking groups that sell the drug in communities across the U.S. Most of the larger labs are controlled by Mexican Drug Trafficking Organizations operating in the U.S. and Mexico.

Small Toxic Labs produce smaller quantities of meth. These labs can be set up in homes, motel rooms, inside automobiles, and in parks or rural areas -- really almost anywhere.

How does meth affect a user?

Using meth causes an increase in energy and alertness, a decrease in appetite, and an intense euphoric “rush.” That’s in the short term.

With sustained use, a meth user can develop a tolerance to it. The user may take increasingly higher doses of meth trying to catch that high he or she first experienced. They may take it more frequently or may go on binges. They may change the way they takes meth. For example a user may have started by taking a pill, but as she develops a tolerance she may begin injecting it. Addiction is likely.

In the long term, a person using meth may experience irritability, fatigue, headaches, anxiety, sleeplessness, confusion, aggressive feelings, violent rages, cravings for more meth, and depression. They may become psychotic and experience paranoia, auditory hallucinations, mood disturbances, and delusions. The paranoia may lead to homicidal or suicidal thoughts.

A fairly common hallucination experienced by meth users is the so-called crank bug. The user gets the sensation that there are insects creeping on top of, or underneath, her skin. The user will pick at or scratch her skin trying to get rid of the imaginary bugs. This scratching can create open sores that may become infected.

Meth reduces the amount of protective saliva around the teeth. Meth users also consume excess sugared, carbonated soft drinks, tend to neglect personal hygiene, grind their teeth and clench their jaws, leading to what is commonly called “meth mouth.” Teeth can eventually fall out of users’ mouths—even as they do simple things like eating a sandwich.

High doses of meth can elevate body temperature to dangerous, sometimes lethal, levels. High doses can also cause convulsions.

People can die as a result of using meth.

Because meth is so addictive, the distance between the short and long term effects may not be very long.

How does meth affect everyone else?

As you can imagine, all those toxic chemicals used in the meth manufacturing process take a toll on the environment. Every pound of meth made can generate up to five pounds of toxic waste that may seep into the soil and groundwater.

The manufacturing process also generates toxic fumes. These fumes can severely harm anyone exposed to them. Meth labs also generate highly explosive gases.

Meth also has a very serious impact on children. Many children are rescued from homes with meth labs or meth using parents. Meth, chemicals, and syringes are all within reach of these children. Parents high on meth neglect their children. And the mental, physical, and emotional consequences for these Drug Endangered Children are often severe.

Millions of our tax dollars are spent each year to clean up meth labs, to care for drug endangered children, and to pay for law enforcement to deal with the meth problem.

*Source: USDOJ.gov

If you know someone with a drug problem, send them to Surf City Drug Rehab. Where we have the highest outcomes in the industry.
For more information on drug addiction rehab, methamphetamine addiction, or drug education, call Surf City Drug Rehab at 949-566-5980

Family get-togethers. Warm cheer, cozy chats.
“Unfortunately, the holiday season brings to light problems or situations where people realize that someone they know and love may need rehab,” comments Michael James, Executive Director at Surf City Drug Rehab. “Actually, the best time for drug rehab is during the holidays. These can be depressing, which can lead to more drug abuse; these can be dangerous, as drug addiction can take their life.”



Surf City Drug Rehab announced a campaign to make drug rehab services available to as many families as possible during the holiday season. Help with financing and partial scholarships for those who qualify are all part of Surf City Drug Rehab’s effort to make 2009 the best year for as many people as possible.

The Director stated: “Today many people are worried about the economy and with an addict in the family the stress is even greater. Now that the holidays are upon us, many families need guidance during these trying times. I founded this program because I someone close to me had become addicted to drugs. Surf City Drug Rehab turned out to be the only methodology of treatment that was helpful after many failed attempts at drug rehab. I wanted others to have the same joy that I had in seeing someone get their life back. In many ways, I got my life back too.

“I want to spread the word during this holiday season that I absolutely know that 2009 can be the best year in the life of someone who does the program. I feel so strongly about this that I am inviting anyone with an addiction problem to call me personally.”

“Have you started your holiday shopping yet? If there is a drug abuser in your life, put rehab on the list.


“Believe it or not, the best time for drug or alcohol rehabilitation is during the holidays. The addict is kept safe, leaving all free to enjoy themselves. Holiday depression that can lead to further drug abuse is replaced by hope.


“At Surf City Drug Rehab we have activities planned throughout the holidays and families are invited to join in the festivities. The best time to start the program is now, so that the client can be well through the program by holiday time.


“Bring in the New Year with a new life. Start yours today and let it continue for many years to come.”


Call Surf City Drug Rehab 949-566-5980 for more information on effective drug addiction treatment or drug education.