Recovery Blog
Fatherhood and Addiction Recovery: A Relationship-Saving Combination
Fathers can have a tremendous impact on their children for good and bad. They are a child’s first and greatest male role model, and they typically set the tone for every male interaction after that....
Do I Deserve to Heal After Years of Addiction?
Life after treatment can come with a strong rift of overwhelming emotions. An individual transitioning from accomplishing treatment to fleeing the nest into early recovery may feel like a rug has...
Facing Life in Recovery as a Man
Many men are held to the expectation that they should be tough, which is often associated with drinking or doing drugs at parties. It is no secret that the stigma men face surrounding substances can...
5 Ways to Boost Your Self-Esteem During Recovery
Recovery from substance abuse can be overwhelming. After all, you’re quitting something your mind and body have come to depend on, dealing with the guilt and shame of past behavior, and doing your...
Renaissance Ranch’s Top Values
Many people circle the drain trying to find the right treatment center to help them successfully recover from addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions. There are several things to...
Addressing Gender Differences in Alcoholism
You have probably heard the phrase, 'Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus,' a thousand times. When it comes to alcohol consumption, this sentiment couldn't be more accurate. Men and women differ...
What to Do When Recovery Gets Boring
Surrendering to treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health conditions can be an emotional phase in one's life. Participating in treatment can help an individual learn...
No One Need Walk Alone: Offering Christlike Love to Our Neighbors In Recovery
You've seen him here before. He usually sits in the back row and slips out right after Mass. If you weren't paying attention, you'd never know he was there in the first place. He's always hunched...
How Recovery Coaching Sets You up for Success
Choosing to stop using drugs and alcohol and surrendering to addiction treatment can be a life-changing decision. This requires an individual to have a courageous mindset with a strong dedication to...
Why You Should Go to Alumni Events
Finishing a treatment program for substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health conditions is a huge accomplishment. It can be difficult for some individuals to feel they deserve to...
Waging War Against Addiction: How Christian Leaders Can Lead the Charge
The 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reported that more than 46 million people aged 12 and older met the criteria for substance use disorder. Of those, roughly 94% did not receive...
How Dangerous Are Hallucinogens?
Young adults typically like to drink alcohol, misuse prescription medications, and take illicit drugs for recreational purposes. Psychedelic substances, such as hallucinogens, are quite commonly...