Recovery Blog
Redefining What a Meaningful Life Looks Like After Treatment
Recovery is a lifelong path. If you’ve completed the core program at Renaissance Ranch, you’ve already done something incredibly brave – you’ve taken the first steps toward a life free from...
Addressing Core Negative Beliefs to Foster Lasting Change
Many people entering addiction treatment carry emotional wounds that inform continued engagement in substance use. These wounds are often connected to painful life experiences, trauma, or years of...
Breaking the Myths of Opioid Addiction
Opioids have been a hot topic in recent years—and for good reason. These powerful pain relievers play a crucial role in medicine, but they’re also at the center of one of the biggest addiction and...
The Importance of Seeking Treatment for OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is often misunderstood. Many people associate it only with neatness or cleaning, but the reality is much more complex. OCD can affect your thoughts, behaviors,...
Boost Addiction Recovery with Creative Arts Therapy
Recovery is a journey that requires changes in every aspect of your mind, body, and spirit. While traditional therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy and group counseling are key parts of...
10 Ways Sobriety Might Change Your Life
Have you wondered what life would be like if you were sober? The decision to find out is a step towards a healthier, richer life. Your family, friends, or society don't define sobriety. You define...
Strengthening Addiction Recovery Through Daily Scripture Reading
If you're on the road to recovery, you're already making one of the bravest choices possible—choosing healing over hurt, clarity over chaos, and life over addiction. But as you’ve probably realized,...
Am I an Alcoholic? Defining Alcoholism in Women
When you think of alcoholism, you might picture something that feels far from your own life. But the truth is, alcohol dependence can happen to anyone—you, a friend, a family member—no matter their...
What Type of Bipolar Disorder Do I Have?
Bipolar disorder can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially in the early stages of seeking help. You might be wondering why your moods swing so dramatically or why you feel stuck in patterns...
How Dual Diagnosis Treatment Helps Women in Recovery
If you’re struggling with both addiction and mental health challenges, you’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not beyond help. For many women, substance use isn’t just about the substances...
How to Have a Conversation About Addiction With Your Kids
Having a parent with an addiction to alcohol or drugs can be challenging for kids. They may feel confused or uncertain about what is going on with their parent. Some children may think the addiction...
The Truth About Addiction in Athletes
For many athletes, performance, discipline, and success are non-negotiable. From a young age, they are taught to push themselves beyond limits, to sacrifice comfort for excellence, and to always be...