Recovery Blog
Any tips on how to prevent alcohol and substance abuse from getting worse?
We all know the horror stories of drug and alcohol abuse - lost employment, sickness, fractured relationships, even death. But substance abuse stories don’t always have to end tragically, especially...
Your Keys to Lifelong Sober Living
Let’s face it, it took guts to get where you are today. Whether you are ten years sober or have recently finished your treatment program, it took courage and strength to admit you have a problem and...
Why Spiritual Healing Is Important
With treatment and recovery often comes healing. If you have struggled with drug or alcohol addiction, you are likely in need of healing in several, if not all areas of your life. Healing can occur...
Finding Accountability in Brotherhood
At Renaissance Ranch, your path to recovery started when you first picked up the phone and spoke to the care team. Now that you have finished your treatment program, you’ve begun the dynamic process...
How to Determine if You Are Enabling a Loved One’s Addiction
When a loved one is battling with substance abuse there usually is someone on the outside who is enabling the behavior. It can be with the best intentions that a loved one ends up enabling their...
How to Pay for Substance Abuse Treatment
When it comes to getting costly specialty care for a substance use disorder (SUD), the bottom line is that you can’t afford not to. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that alcohol and drug...
The Importance of Family Education in Addiction Recovery
Many individuals who are experiencing addiction or have a loved one going through the process of recovery lack a deep understanding of the disease itself. Addiction is not a moral weakness, but a...
Is it possible to regain normal life after alcohol abuse? If so, how?
Alcohol abuse changes nearly every aspect of one’s life. It warps relationships, spoils health, and stalls ambitions, sometimes irreparably. So what does life look like during recovery? We asked...
How to Strengthen Your Relationship with God
What does it mean to have a close relationship with God? Well, the truth is, everyone’s relationship with God is unique to them. Some may choose to connect with God by taking time to pray throughout...
No Tricks, Just Treats: How to Have a Fun, Sober Halloween
Like most other holidays, adult Halloween festivities often revolve around alcohol and other addictive substances. All Hallow's Eve ranks squarely in the middle between Mardi Gras and Thanksgiving...
What to Do When Relapse Seems Inevitable
After overcoming the obstacles of treatment and managing recovery on your own, you may feel like your world is on an uphill path. While there are many positive encounters you have yet to experience...
How to Help Your Loved Ones Understand Addiction
Addiction can be difficult to understand for those who have not experienced it firsthand. For example, a mother may really struggle to relate to her son who developed an addiction to opioids. A...