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5 Essential Lessons the Bible Teaches About Alcohol
Wine has always played a prominent role in ancient Middle Eastern societies, so it should come as no surprise that the Bible refers to it quite a bit. However, the debate over whether it's good or bad…
What to Do When Your Aftercare Plan Stops Working
Once you have completed treatment, keeping up with your given aftercare plan from Renaissance Ranch is an essential part of your sobriety. Having that ongoing support and structure is going to help en…
How Mixing Benzos and Alcohol Could Kill You
Combining alcohol with drugs or any form of medication is never a good idea; in some cases, it can be downright deadly. Alcohol, like drugs, changes your body and brain chemistry. And when you have mu…
Can I Still Go to Work While in an Outpatient Program?
We know that working is an essential part of life. Renaissance Ranch offers outpatient treatment options, which could allow you to still go to work while receiving treatment if that is an appropriate…
Active Religious Participation – The Anti-Drug
We have had Nancy Reagan's "Just Say No," Obama's "Above the Influence," and countless other anti-drug and -alcohol campaigns in the last few decades. You would think that at least one of these initia…
The Dangers of Isolation in Recovery
Unnecessary negativity can grow within isolation. When we isolate ourselves, we are potentially closing ourselves off to incredible opportunities and the possibility of stronger or new connections—the…
The Therapeutic Community Model and Integrity
Healing from addiction takes a lot of time and effort. We know that addiction can feel isolating. Renaissance Ranch has found that utilizing the therapeutic community model produces successful outcome…
Why Faith-Based Treatment Can Sometimes Fail
Religion represents a mighty tool for positive change, especially in addiction recovery treatment. When misapplied, however, the results can devastate the person seeking help. And while research shows…
Renaissance Ranch's Lifetime Guarantee
Choosing to reach out and access help for your addiction was an extremely courageous and life-changing choice to make. A lifetime of sobriety requires a lifelong journey of hard work and dedication to…
Is Reaching Out for Help Regarding My Spouse's Addiction Crossing a Line?
It can be difficult to know when to reach out for additional help for your spouse's addiction. Reaching out could feel like crossing a line or boundary. Renaissance Ranch understands this challenge an…
5 Reasons Why Men with Substance Abuse Need Group Therapy
It's no secret that many men have difficulty sharing their feelings and openly discussing their failures and shortcomings. For better or worse, centuries of social programming have left an indelible m…
Should drug addicts face criminal penalties?
There's a lot of debate around whether or not drug abuse should remain criminalized. Considering that the American Medical Association recognizes substance use disorder, or addiction, as a disease, of…
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