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Starting Your Spiritual Journey In Recovery
Everyone has a different spiritual journey. Some people are raised in religious households, while others either never find spirituality or find it later in life. At Renaissance Ranch, we strongly beli…
Understanding Dual Diagnosis: Treating Mental Health and Addiction
Many people with substance use disorder (SUD) have co-occurring mental health disorders that affect their quality of life and ability to function. According to MedlinePlus, "If you have a dual diagnos…
7 Physical Signs of Heroin Addiction
Heroine has been coined 'the silent killer' because of its insidious nature and the way it can destroy lives without immediate, visible signs. Unlike some other drugs that may cause noticeable effects…
Navigating the Uncomfortable Yet Important Conversations During Recovery
Having uncomfortable yet important conversations is an essential part of recovery for most people. At Renaissance Ranch, we help our clients navigate these difficult conversations and ensure that they…
Schizophrenia and Co-Occurring PTSD as a Result of Addiction
Individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD) and schizophrenia have a higher risk of experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to the Annals of Medicine and Surgery, "Th…
How Alumni Fellowship Can Help You Stay Sober
Addiction is a lonely disease. People suffering from addiction often fear judgment and recrimination from their family and peers. They seek to hide their addiction from the world, ashamed that they ar…
How Big of a Role Do Depression Symptoms Play in Addiction?
Depression plays a bigger role in addiction than many people realize. Addiction and depression symptoms are interrelated, and understanding this connection can be crucial to saving a life.
The Best Faith-based Mindsets for Recovery
Addiction is a challenging disease made even more difficult because it messes with brain chemistry. Our thoughts shape our reality, but when chemicals alter our thoughts, they can become distorted. We…
The Benefits of Recovery-Focused Online Classes
The transition into early recovery can be a vulnerable time. It is common for even the most recovery-driven individual with substance use disorder (SUD) to relapse within the first year after completi…
The Power of Yoga in Women's Trauma Recovery
Addiction is often a byproduct of trauma. After an intensely horrifying experience or sustained trauma, we can be left with feelings of shame, self-doubt, fear, anxiety, and more. Some events are so t…
Why Healthy Friendships Are Important for Mental Health
Not everyone can say that they have healthy friendships that motivate them to be their best. Those who do are lucky indeed. Yet, it's a common misconception that having great friendships equates to a…
Finding Ways to Cope with Parental Guilt in Addiction Recovery
Parenting is perhaps the most difficult job in the world. It's not like the kid came with an instruction manual. Parents take their observations of other parents, their experiences as a child, and oft…
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