Recovery Blog
What to Expect in the First Year of Alcohol Sobriety
Alcohol addiction is like a thief in the night that takes over physically, mentally, and emotionally. The quest to quit is tricky because of what it does to the brain. Alcohol produces chemical...
The Value That Can Come From Joining an Alumni Program to Help Overcome Social Anxiety
The fear of being judged by others isn't unusual. You can feel like people are watching you in social or work situations. Some people may avoid meeting new people because they aren't comfortable,...
What Makes You Drink Alcohol After a Long Day at Work?
The euphoric feeling after clocking out of a shift ranging from 8 to 12 hours is something that deserves to be celebrated. What is more celebratory than winding down to drink alcohol? Why not crack...
Christian Principles and Preventing Relapse
Christian principles, like faith, love, forgiveness, perseverance, and service, bring people hope. Perfection isn't one of those principles. Sometimes relapses happen, and when they do, it is...
What Does It Mean to Be “In Tune” With Your Body?
Did you know that your body is constantly trying to communicate with you? Your body is constantly sharing internal, physiological signals, which happen to be your body's way of conveying a specific...
5 Ways to Balance Professionalism and Outpatient Care for a Successful Recovery
It can be tough for some individuals to balance treatment with a busy work life. Many individuals in recovery struggle to juggle their professional lives, outpatient care at Renaissance Ranch, and...
Meet the Staff of a Drug Treatment Center
If you’re considering checking yourself into a treatment center, you might be apprehensive about what you’ll encounter. That’s perfectly normal. You’re dealing with big challenges, and entering a...
Emotional Addiction and Women’s Rehabilitation
Have you ever noticed people sabotaging a good thing, like picking fights in a good relationship, having affairs, or looking for salacious gossip when things are too peaceful? While this pattern...
When to Intervene in a Loved One’s Addiction
Addiction is often a debilitating condition, affecting not just the individual struggling with it but also their friends, family, and other loved ones. Whether or not a loved one has experienced...
Drug Rehab and Adventure Therapy
Have you ever heard of adventure therapy as it applies to 12-step women's rehab or men's rehab programs? Have you wondered what is involved in such a therapy or why anyone would want to add to the...
Dads in Addiction Recovery: 5 Ways to Set a Positive Example for Your Kids
If you’re a parent, you know how common parental guilt is. You love your kids so much that you constantly question whether you make the right decisions for them. Throw an addiction into the mix, and...
5 Effective Strategies to Gain a Strong Support System in Recovery
Both early and late recovery can bring on intense loneliness. Knowing that making positive life changes is often required to make steady progress in recovery, the healing process can often feel...