Matt Piper Matt Piper was recently chosen to be the employee of the month as well as put in the spotlight for this months blog. Matt has combined his knowledge of recovery and social work into his role as an Executive Director here at Renaissance Ranch Outpatient. He...
There are many facets to addiction recovery, and an assortment of mental problems can get in the way of making meaningful progress. One such example of this is how insomnia can get in the way of the habits that are important to develop to maintain your steps on the...
Mental health and substance abuse are connected by a fiendish link, but few mental disorders have as widespread of an impact on the beginnings of substance abuse more so than depression. People who suffer from depression are more liable to engage in substance abuse by...
In the 12-step method of addiction recovery, one of the most important steps that gets highlighted is that an addict surrender themselves to a higher power. This can be a tricky step, as admitting oneself to a higher power is something that many people tend to resist....
The early stages of recovery can be some of the most tumultuous, as it is the period where relapse is the most likely. However, these are also some of the most important times, in terms of building a foundation from which a life of sobriety can be built. As such, it...
Addiction recovery is an incredibly trying time for every person who goes through it. Relapses are common for people throughout recovery, due to the changes in brain chemistry that are caused by substance abuse. The key to having a successful recovery is to learn...
Throughout nearly every walk of American life, addiction has had an effect on countless families and individuals, regardless of class, race, gender, or any other demographic divide. However, one particular demographic that deserves to get looked at, more often, is...
This post is a continuation from our last one about the recent LDS General Conference. As church members around the world tuned in to hear messages of hope and inspiration last month, we were happy to also hear encouraging spiritual guidance and comfort for those of...
Every 6 months, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints holds its semiannual General Conference. During this weekend, everyone is invited to hear words of comfort, courage, and inspiration from leaders. We’ve learned that when we come to conference with...
President Trump recently made some waves when he announced that the opioid epidemic and the public health issue of addiction amounted to national emergencies that needed to be considered so on a public scale. This generated a lot of excitement in the world of...
