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RDL INSIGHT OUT BLOG

With decades of working in substance abuse treatment and trauma healing, we have continually evaluated what goes wrong in mainstream treatment models and crafted our own evidence-based methodology. We are happy to share our insight and the reasoning behind our unique approach.

Compassionate Inquiry: Gabor Maté's Approach to Healing Shame and Substance Use Disorder at Red Door Life

1 day ago
3 min

Compassionate Inquiry: Gabor Maté's Approach to Healing Shame and Substance Use Disorder at Red Door Life

Gabor Maté's work in understanding addiction and mental health issues through a compassionate lens has revolutionized the way we approach he

A Day in the Life at Red Door Life’s Detox, Rehab, and Sober Living Residences: Finding Peace in Every Moment

1 day ago
2 min

A Day in the Life at Red Door Life’s Detox, Rehab, and Sober Living Residences: Finding Peace in Every Moment

A Day in the Life at Red Door Life’s Detox, Rehab, and Sober Living Residences: Finding Peace in Every Moment... Imagine waking up to the so

RED DOOR LIFE: THE COMPLEXITIES OF TREATING HIGH-ACUITY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

Sep 3
10 min

RED DOOR LIFE: THE COMPLEXITIES OF TREATING HIGH-ACUITY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

In this article, we will dissect the complexities and evidence-based best practices as well as help broaden mainstream understanding. As dis

The Top Twelve Reasons Drug Treatment Fails & The Top 12 Ways to Improve Treatment Outcomes

Jul 13
7 min

The Top Twelve Reasons Drug Treatment Fails & The Top 12 Ways to Improve Treatment Outcomes

Mainstream treatment methodologies are failing as evidenced by the relapse rate and global crisis, what is wrong and what we can do to solve

8 ESSENTIAL THINGS TO UNDERSTAND WHEN A LOVED ONE IS STRUGGLING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Jul 13
4 min

8 ESSENTIAL THINGS TO UNDERSTAND WHEN A LOVED ONE IS STRUGGLING WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE

"Hitting bottom", when to intervene, what is their acuity level, connection is critical- even if it can't be with you, addressing denial

SOBER COMPANIONS & THEIR CRITICAL ROLE IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY

Apr 8
5 min

SOBER COMPANIONS & THEIR CRITICAL ROLE IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY

A sober companion is a trained professional who helps integrate recovery into one’s lifestyle. Sober companions are valuable during many...

13 PIECES OF THE PUZZLE: THE DIMENSIONALITY OF HEALING TRAUMA

Apr 5
12 min

13 PIECES OF THE PUZZLE: THE DIMENSIONALITY OF HEALING TRAUMA

We spend a lot of time invested in the topic of trauma here at Red Door Life. Fortunately, this is a time of great hope and insight for trau

Substance Abuse Recovery When Abstinence Is Not Yet Possible: A Discussion Of The Harm Reduction Model

Apr 5
5 min

Substance Abuse Recovery When Abstinence Is Not Yet Possible: A Discussion Of The Harm Reduction Model

Substance Abuse Recovery When Abstinence Is Not Yet Possible: A Discussion Of The Harm Reduction Model

Alex Shohet & Berni Fried: Two uniquely differing minds come together to create innovative, holistic solutions and improve treatment outcomes at Red Door Life Addiction and Trauma Healing Center

Apr 5
6 min

Alex Shohet & Berni Fried: Two uniquely differing minds come together to create innovative, holistic solutions and improve treatment outcomes at Red Door Life Addiction and Trauma Healing Center

Red Door Life is a uniquely innovative trauma and substance abuse recovery center in Los Angeles specializing in working with creatives and

The Magic Recipe of the Red Door Life Model of Care: Multidisciplinary, Individualized Care, Attachment-Based Approach… PLUS Community

Apr 5
5 min

The Magic Recipe of the Red Door Life Model of Care: Multidisciplinary, Individualized Care, Attachment-Based Approach… PLUS Community

Often in substance abuse and mental health treatment, there are a lot of complicated terms repeatedly thrown around- terms that sound slick

The Car Wash Model vs. The Red Door Life Model of Care for Substance Abuse Recovery

Apr 5
6 min

The Car Wash Model vs. The Red Door Life Model of Care for Substance Abuse Recovery

The status quo in high-end detox, addiction, substance abuse, and mental health & trauma treatment is virtually the same everywhere you look

Harnessing Entrepreneurship to Foster Recovery from Addiction & Substance Abuse

Apr 5
6 min

Harnessing Entrepreneurship to Foster Recovery from Addiction & Substance Abuse

Entrepreneurship has played a key role in my recovery and my life. Among the many other topics you will read about in my other posts,

The Personal Story Behind Why We Proudly Embrace The “Harm Reduction Model” at Red Door Life

Apr 5
4 min

The Personal Story Behind Why We Proudly Embrace The “Harm Reduction Model” at Red Door Life

We all stayed clean for many years and thrived. Danny, unfortunately, relapsed in 1994 and went into sober living. While in sober living,

How I came up with the unique Red Door Life Model of Care for Addiction & Substance Abuse Recovery: The 12 Dimensions of Human Health & Wellness

Apr 5
6 min

How I came up with the unique Red Door Life Model of Care for Addiction & Substance Abuse Recovery: The 12 Dimensions of Human Health & Wellness

While it is technically possible to achieve a successful recovery through the mainstream methodology that exists in most treatment...

Beyond the stigma of addiction and mental health struggles: The goldmine of human potential

Apr 5
3 min

Beyond the stigma of addiction and mental health struggles: The goldmine of human potential

Although we have come a long way, there is still a great stigma with regard to addiction and mental health struggles. People are seen as

12 Reasons for Poor Outcomes in Substance Use Treatment

Dec 20, 2023
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12 Reasons for Poor Outcomes in Substance Use Treatment

Overdose Awareness Day: Making an impact in MacArthur Park with Overdose.LA & Red Door Life

Sep 5, 2023
2 min

Overdose Awareness Day: Making an impact in MacArthur Park with Overdose.LA & Red Door Life

Making an impact with OverdoseLA: The state of the park was dire, with homeless and addicted individuals scattered throughout.

Fentanyl Unpacked

Apr 22, 2023
11 min

Fentanyl Unpacked

Patients who “successfully” completed inpatient detoxification were more likely than other patients to have died within a year. The...

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