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Making New Friends in Recovery
You've heard it before and you'll likely hear it repeated throughout your lifelong recovery journey: Undoubtedly, social support plays a key role in your ability to sustain lasting sobriety. Social su…
The Buddhist Philosophy and Its Benefits in Finding Sobriety
Buddhism is a religion and a philosophy stressing mindfulness, compassion, and the pursuit of enlightenment. People of all faiths have found Buddhist teachings beneficial while seeking substance abuse…
How Long Does the Detox Process Take?
Detoxing before you are able to receive treatment for your addiction is a necessary step. Unfortunately, this step in your recovery has the potential to be an uncomfortable experience. There are many…
The Miracle of Rehabilitation
To truly understand the miracle of rehabilitation, you must understand how addiction works. Whether you started using it because of peer pressure, to let off steam at the end of a hard day, to keep up…
Am I a Failure if I Have to Return to Treatment?
Many alumni are inspired to live happily and healthily in sobriety, hoping they will never have to attend treatment again. However, as the National Insitute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) explains, "The chronic…
My Spouse Smokes Weed All the Time – Should I Be Worried?
In a word, Yes.
Why You Should Use an Intervention Specialist to Help Your Loved One
When a loved one struggles with addiction, it can be hard to express your concerns in a way that is helpful and evokes change. There is no question as to whether or not you want your loved one to rece…
Creating a Successful Relapse Prevention Plan
As an alumnus of one of our treatment programs at Renaissance Ranch, you are likely no stranger to a relapse prevention plan. In a similar way, perhaps you have already created a relapse prevention pl…
Preparing for a Sober Halloween
When in recovery from addiction, holidays, including Halloween, can feel tricky to navigate. If you have not experienced a sober holiday for any amount of time, it could seem uncomfortable. Halloween…
7 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health this Fall
You can feel the crispness of the air and the crunch of leaves underfoot – Fall is here, and that means horrifyingly haunted houses, football games, and hot apple cider. But while many feel excitement…
What are the biggest challenges of supporting a loved one recovering from addiction?
Supporting a loved one who suffers from addiction can be challenging and brings on many emotions. It can be difficult to know what role to play and how to support them on their journey. Read on for va…
Is Microdosing Mushrooms Safe?
Recently, a new trend has come to the surface. Many people are choosing to microdose mushrooms. With this new trend, many individuals microdosing are spreading information about it that isn't true. Th…
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