Recovery Blog
How to Tell Your Children You’re Going to Rehab
Choosing to enter a rehabilitation program for substance use disorder or other mental health challenges is a courageous step. Yet one of the biggest worries for parents is this: How do you break the...
9 Proven Ways to Communicate Effectively in Addiction Recovery
Recovery from addiction isn’t just about breaking free from harmful substances or behaviors. It also involves redefining how you relate to the world around you—especially through communication....
The Importance of Setting Goals on the Path to Recovery
At Renaissance Ranch, we strongly believe in setting goals. In this blog post, we're going to provide information about setting goals on the path to long-term recovery. As always, don't hesitate to...
Finding Lasting Hope in Addiction Recovery: How Christianity Transforms Lives
Struggling with addiction can feel like a relentless cycle of guilt, shame, and despair. If you or someone you love has found themselves in the grip of substance use, you might wonder whether there...
Breaking Barriers: The Importance of Male-Only Treatment in Addressing Mental Health and Addiction
When you step into a treatment program, you’re likely carrying more than just the weight of addiction. You’re carrying years of unspoken struggles, deeply ingrained societal expectations, and a fear...
A Closer Look at Outpatient Treatment for Women
When it comes to finding substance abuse rehab, the right option may be different for everyone. Inpatient treatment, unplugged from the world, may be the best option for managing addiction and...
Why Giving Back in Recovery Can Benefit You and Others Managing Addiction
At Renaissance Ranch, we believe it's important that recovery is holistic. This means that we incorporate many elements into recovery plans, including activities that focus on giving back to the...
The Relationship Between Trauma and Addiction
Experiencing trauma can leave deep emotional wounds that impact your mental and physical well-being. If you have turned to substances as a way to cope, know that you are not alone. Trauma and...
What to Do if Your Employee Is Addicted to Alcohol
When employees abuse alcohol, it can have a profound influence—not only on the affected employee but on the organization in which they serve. If you suspect that an employee has an alcohol...
Exploring Relapse in Recovery as a Learning Opportunity
Experiencing relapse in recovery can be overwhelming. While not everyone will relapse, it is a reality that many people will face. If you're someone who has dealt with relapse in the past, then...
Detox Intervention: A Vital First Step in Addiction Treatment
Detox intervention focuses on helping people eliminate harmful substances from their bodies that have accumulated from the excessive use of drugs, alcohol, and/or other toxins. Detoxification is...
Find Peace Through Prayer When Your Spouse Is Addicted
Is your spouse dealing with addiction? If so, we don’t have to tell you what a hard and lonely place you stand in. The emotional rollercoaster, uncertainty, and overwhelming sense of helplessness...