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5 Reasons Why Outdoor Time Helps Maintain Sobriety
When you were little, it's likely your parents or guardians encouraged you to get outside and play. And I bet you didn't stand around asking why. Just because you're an adult now doesn't change the fa…
Withdrawal From Substances and Alcohol Requires Compassion
Withdrawal, according to SAMHSA, includes the uncomfortable physiological and psychological changes that result from the decrease or cessation of a substance after prolonged and heavy use. Withdrawal…
Returning to College After Treatment
Now that you have finished treatment, you may be ready to build a new future by going to college. You may have started college but never finished or never taken the opportunity to further your educati…
Hallucinogens: What Are the Dangers?
Hallucinogens change the way a person perceives reality. There are two classes of hallucinogens: classic hallucinogens and dissociative drugs. Both types of hallucinogens can cause hallucinations (fal…
When Forgiveness Isn't Easy
The single most important person in your sobriety is you. You have to know yourself as you are now. You need to take care of yourself. You've got to love yourself. That means forgiving yourself for th…
What to Do About Cravings
When you feel that itch to use, don't panic. Your brain has to readjust to sobriety. Think of it as a groove. You developed a habit, digging the groove deeper every time, a trench that increased over…
The Role of Faith at Renaissance Ranch
Spirituality can be an essential aspect of healing from any diagnosis, especially a diagnosis of substance use disorder. Finding a way to heal is multi-faceted and is not just physical. At Renaissance…
How to Steer Clear of Negative Environments During Recovery
When discussing the factors that play into drug and alcohol addiction, biology and environment are the two that often share the top spot. While some of us can point to genetics as one of the many reas…
What Is a Co-Occurring Disorder?
A co-occurring disorder is also known as a dual diagnosis and is a comorbidity between mental health disorders and addiction. Having an underlying mental health condition in addition to the addiction…
Is Sober Living Right For You?
Completing treatment is a significant step in the recovery journey. Now that you've been through detox and residential treatment, you may not be sure you can just go home and make a new life for yours…
12-Steps: Also for Family Members
When your loved one is entering treatment, you possibly wonder about your own healing. Recovery is not just about your loved one with addiction but also about healing your relationship with them and f…
What Does It Mean to Be In the Band of Brothers?
You have to maintain your self-esteem during sobriety. This means being around people who encourage you. Outdated forms of masculinity are harmful. We all know the guy who doesn't know when to stop "j…
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