Costa Rica Recovery

19/10/2025

What Does Trauma-Informed Care Really Mean?

At Costa Rica Recovery, our intake procedure screens our clients for a history of trauma, and we can shape treatment in a way that avoids re-traumatizing our client while helping them feel safe and supported.

Trauma-informed care does not treat trauma and addiction as separate issues but sees them as connected. To heal the whole person, trauma must be respected and addressed.

Some fundamental pillars that support our trauma-informed care include:

· Safety
· Transparency
· Peer support
· Planning together
· Empowerment, voice, and choice
· Cultural, historical, and gender awareness

At Costa Rica Recovery, our team understands how these struggles connect, and we’re here to help you heal with care that’s grounded in both science and heart.

Read an article about this topic here: https://trans4mind.com/counterpoint/index-health-fitness/what-does-trauma-informed-care-really-mean.html

Call us at (866) 804-1793 to learn more about treatment at our recovery center in Costa Rica.

16/10/2025

What to do When Your Loved One is in Treatment

Your loved one has made the brave decision to enter treatment – what now?

While your loved one is doing the work of recovery, you’re starting a new chapter too—one that can bring relief, worry, hope, and everything in between.

In this article, our founder Scott Huseby shares what families can expect and how to care for themselves during this time: https://bit.ly/3Hh5HYJ

If you’re looking for support, we’re here. Call (866) 804-1793, or visit costaricarecovery.com.

13/10/2025

Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian Family and Friends!

Remember that if a family member is struggling with problematic substance use this holiday, help is available with no waitlist at our center in sunny and uplifting Costa Rica.

Get them the treatment they need and get them home for the holidays!

Call us at (866) 804-1793, or visit costaricarecovery.com.

09/10/2025

October 10th is World Mental Health Day ❤️‍🩹

This day is recognized globally to help us all collaborate to improve access to mental health services for those who need it.

In recognition of this day, we wanted to encourage you to reach out to someone in your life if you suspect they need support with a mental health challenge.

Here are some tips that may guide your conversation:

1. Find a good space to talk without distractions. This will improve the quality of your communication and foster deeper, more honest answers to your questions.

2. Listen and ask questions. Listening can be one of the most valuable ways to be there for someone. Be patient and listen fully to what they’re saying without changing the subject.

3. Ask how you can help. Ask how you can help rather than making suggestions or telling them what to do next. They might just appreciate being heard, or they may want help getting an appointment with a mental health practitioner – let them guide the conversation.

As always, we are here to answer your questions about seeking treatment for problematic substance use. Call us at 1 (866) 804-1793 or visit www.costaricarecovery.com for more information.

07/10/2025

Co***ne Treatment that is Effective

Co***ne (and crack) has unfortunately become widely abused again throughout North America in recent years, due to many factors, one of which is a prevalent supply coming in from Mexico. Unfortunately, due to the potential of the co***ne being contaminated with fentanyl, the risk for a fatal overdose from co***ne use is at an all-time high.

Our treatment center in Costa Rica has been helping adults recover from co***ne dependency for over a decade, and the combination of many factors, like our setting and our highly trained clinical staff have earned us the reputation of being very effective in helping people recover from this very addictive drug.

Read an article about recovering from co***ne addiction at our treatment center here: https://costaricarecovery.com/residential-program/co***ne-rehab/.

If you want to begin the process of receiving treatment with us in San José, Costa Rica, call us at (866) 804-1793.

02/10/2025

Longer Stays in Treatment Lead to Better Outcomes

It’s been proven through several studies that there is a direct correlation between time spent in treatment and likelihood of long-term success.

Read the article on this topic here: https://metapress.com/longer-stays-in-treatment-lead-to-better-outcomes/

Coming to our recovery center in San José, Costa Rica allows you to get the same level of care as in the United States or Canada – but at a lower price, allowing you to stay in treatment longer.

To find out more and start the process of healing with us, call us at (866) 804-1793, or visit this page to learn more about our clinical approach: https://costaricarecovery.com/our-treatment-approach/.

01/10/2025

Getting the help of a trained interventionist can make the difference between your loved one accepting the help that can save their life and continuing down the progressive and deadly path of active addiction. Read more about the process on our site here: https://costaricarecovery.com/intervention/

At Costa Rica Recovery, we have a network of excellent interventionists who work throughout North & South America, including Canada and the United States.

Addiction professionals in these countries know that sending their clients to an immersive program like ours offers physical and emotional distance from the environment and people at home that may have contributed to their substance use.

Our location also provides economic advantages that allow us to offer “double the care at half the price,” allowing our clients to extend their care for the time necessary to reinforce their new, healthy responses to life's stressors and triggers through repetition.

We are happy to connect you with one of the interventionists in our network if you call (866) 804-1793.

22/09/2025

What do you think about online support group meetings? Can they be as effective as ‘in-person’ meetings?

Read an article about what some studies say about the tradeoffs between going to ‘in-person’ meetings and attending virtual meetings online: https://bit.ly/3VpshSQ. The data shows that different types of meetings are good for different types of connection.

To learn more about our recovery center in San José, Costa Rica, call us at (866) 804-1793 or visit costaricarecovery.com.

If you are beginning your recovery journey, or even if you have some time in recovery, you may feel

19/09/2025

In honor of , we wanted to share a disturbing statistic provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC in the U.S).

According to the CDC, most bystanders don’t act because they don’t realize what’s happening, don’t know the signs, or aren’t sure what to do.

If you ever see a non-responsive person, who may be having difficulty breathing (and may be showing bluish skin – especially around the eyelids or fingers), you may be witnessing an overdose, here’s what to do:

1. Call 911 immediately.
2. Give naloxone (Narcan) if it’s available.
3. Try to keep the person awake and breathing, and give rescue breaths if needed.
4. Lay them on their side to prevent choking.
5. Stay with them until emergency help arrives.

If you are interested in seeking treatment for active addiction, call us at (866) 804-1793 or email info@costarica-recovery.com.

14/09/2025

Recovery is for Everyone.

Every Person.

Every Family.

Every Community.

Our treatment center in San José, Costa Rica offers a 50% scholarship to Costa Rica residents, read the full article here: http://bit.ly/4mBoeyP

Call us to get started at (866) 804-1793.

12/09/2025

Have Them Home for the Holidays after 3 Months of Treatment that is "Double the Care at Half the Cost"

Is your loved one struggling with problematic substance use? You're not alone, and there is a way forward.

At Costa Rica Recovery, we provide a safe, supportive place to begin again. Our residential program blends evidence-based therapy with holistic healing to address the whole person: body, mind, and spirit.

The distance from home protects our clients from everyday triggers and distractions, so they can focus on the changes we are helping them facilitate. There are also economic advantages to pursuing treatment in Costa Rica that allow for a higher level of care at a fraction of the cost of what it would be in the U.S. or Canada.

Our team offers guidance, compassion, and personalized care plans that meet your loved one where they are. Call us today at 1-866-804-1793 or visit https://costaricarecovery.com/ to learn more.

11/09/2025

The Risks of Getting Addiction and Mental Health Support From ChatGPT

Medical decisions need human guidance, and AI sites like ChatGPT have been known to give erroneous, or downright dangerous advice. They have also been known to site references that don’t exist.

Read an article about some pitfalls that you may fall into if you entrust your medical care to AI answer engines here: http://bit.ly/41N3Br2.

You can speak with someone at our center, day or night, by calling us at (866) 804-1793.