Recovery Blog
How Holistic Rehab Empowers Women to Heal
When addiction takes hold of your life, short-term fixes don't cut it. Recovery is so much more than throwing out the alcohol in your house. Simply focusing on the physical symptoms of addiction...
How to Celebrate Milestones Without Risking Sobriety
Recovery is about creating a full and meaningful life while maintaining sobriety. Along the way, milestones like birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and weddings take on new significance. These...
Breaking the Cycle of Rural Isolation and Addiction in Utah
Life in rural Utah often comes with a sense of peace and wide-open space. The mountains, valleys, and small towns create a slower pace of life that many people cherish. But behind the beauty and...
The Guiding Principles of Christian Treatment Centers
Choosing a Christian-based rehabilitation center is more than a step towards sobriety. It is a commitment to spiritual renewal. In these faith-based programs, recovery is rooted in biblical...
Navigating Recovery as the Primary Provider for Your Family
Returning home after completing treatment is a major milestone. It marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities to rebuild trust, strengthen relationships, and create a meaningful...
How Seasonal Depression Impacts Sobriety
For many people in recovery, the changing of the seasons brings new challenges. While spring and summer often feel lighter and more hopeful, the long, cold winters with limited daylight hours can...
When Your Co-Parent Has an Alcohol Addiction
Co-parenting isn’t easy, even under the best circumstances. But when your co-parent is struggling with an alcohol use disorder, you may feel like you're walking a tightrope, trying to keep your...
Why Treating Mental Health Is Essential for Overcoming Addiction
Addiction does not exist in a vacuum. For many, substance use is closely tied to mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, or unresolved trauma. Without addressing the underlying mental...
What to Say—Or Not to Say—to Your Loved One in Alcohol Addiction Recovery
Learning how to deal with an alcoholic sister, brother, or other family member can leave you feeling helpless, scared, and unsure of what to say. You want to help, but don’t want to say the wrong...
How to Lead by Example in Recovery
At Renaissance Ranch, we believe recovery involves more than just staying sober. It is about creating a life of integrity, connection, and purpose. One of the most powerful ways to strengthen your...
Healing Addiction Through Christian Mindfulness
Addiction recovery can feel like a storm, full of emotional and mental battles. It’s easy to get caught between wanting to heal and the urge to escape. In those moments, Christian mindfulness can be...
Anxiety in Men: What It Looks Like and How to Heal
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health struggles in the world. Yet when it comes to men, it often goes unrecognized, unspoken, and untreated. Many men have learned to hide their feelings or...