Recovery Blog
What Christians Should Know About Addiction Recovery After a Relapse
In a presentation, “Worthiness is not Flawlessness,” delivered at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints conference, Bradley R. Wilcox shared a story of a young man named Damon. Damon felt...
Why LGBTQIA+ Active Duty Military Are at a Higher Risk for Addiction and Mental Health Issues
Individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ are at larger risk for mental health issues for a multitude of reasons. More specifically, LGBTQIA+ active duty individuals can be at risk of mental health...
Breaking the Chains: 9 Steps to Overcoming Addiction Through Faith
“I can’t imagine walking this road without my faith.” It’s a line we have heard time and time again here at Renaissance Ranch, an all-male faith-based treatment center near Salt Lake City, Utah, and...
11 Ways to Strengthen Your Willpower and Personal Accountability
The path to addiction recovery is not for the faint of heart. Wherever you are on your journey, you’ve probably figured out that you can only get so far without some solid willpower and...
How Alumni Can Inspire Hope in New Members of Treatment
Recognizing that you needed treatment for your addiction or substance use disorder (SUD) was brave. We know how much effort it took on your part to admit to needing help. It also took an effort to...
How Sober Companions Enhance the Recovery Process
Tackling the tasks of starting your recovery journey and sobriety alone could be a daunting thought. We know that sober companions have the potential to help you throughout your recovery process....
Sweet Summertime Sobriety: 5 Ways to Stay Cool When Cravings Heat Up
On the boat, at the beach, or in the backyard, summer is almost always synonymous with a cold, alcoholic beverage. So how do you still have fun with family and friends without getting thrown off...
5 Tips for Selecting a Rehab that Meets Your Needs
When you decide to get help for substance use disorder, it's critical to line up care as soon as possible with a quality organization that will give you the best chance for a successful and lasting...
How To Get Involved in a New Recovery Community After Moving
We believe staying involved in the recovery community is vital to your sobriety. We know life can be unpredictable, and even in the case that it is planned, moving to a new city or state happens and...
My Husband Says He Doesn’t Have a Problem: Signs of Alcoholism in Men
Drinking alcohol can be appealing to men in the United States for a number of reasons. The narrative that men drink alcohol in social situations to feel more comfortable is not necessarily accurate....
Christian-Based Rehab Can Benefit Everyone, Not Just Believers
Maybe you haven't been to church in a couple of decades. Or perhaps you grew up in a family that didn't practice religion, and God is a foreign concept to you. Whatever your religious background,...
What is the best treatment for someone trying to overcome heroin addiction?
Like any substance use disorder, heroin addiction can cause an immense amount of heartache, loneliness, and financial and legal ruin. Recovery may seem impossible to achieve when you’re caught in...