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5 Advantages to Seeking God in Recovery
Have you found yourself feeling alone amidst addiction? Do you feel like no one understands what you are going through or as if you have no one to talk to? Seeking God in recovery can offer you comfor…
The Importance of Daily Devotions and Daily Meditation
Give it to God. You have probably heard that statement a lot in recovery, and with good reason. As an alumnus, your time at Renaissance Ranch was focused on the spiritual renewal that comes with recov…
Why Spiritual Healing Is Essential for Recovery
Spiritual healing is something that can take time. It involves some soul-searching and trusting in someone or something bigger than yourself. If you are struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcoho…
Do you see addiction as a disease or a choice?
Addictions of every kind hold the potential to turn your life upside down and destroy every good thing you have, so why do some of us willingly continue to give in to them? That's a question society a…
Finding Satisfaction and Everyday Peace in Routines
For some people, having a strict daily routine is the cornerstone of well-being. These people thrive in the everyday acts that drive them forward and enjoy even the mundanity. For them, routines bring…
7 Foods to Incorporate Into Your Recovery Diet
We generally know about the significant health consequences of alcohol and drug use – cancer, liver or respiratory failure, premature death, etc. But what about the daily nutritional deficits substanc…
How to Have Fun in Recovery
Making the decision to seek help for addiction can be a tough one. Leaving drugs and alcohol behind can be scary and leave you wondering how to fill that void. Having fun in recovery will look differe…
Social Media: Tips and Tricks for Viewing and What to Avoid
For millions of people, social media platforms are not just a tool, but a way of life. Many of us have moved beyond email and have embraced checking Twitter accounts, Facebook and Instagram, Snapchat,…
How to Cope With Holiday Stress
It is no secret that the holidays can be very stressful for some people. For a variety of reasons, this time of year can perhaps be the most difficult for many. If you are struggling with substance us…
Overcoming the Stigma of Social Anxiety in Recovery
Imagine you are in an empty room with a single exit, at the far end of the room from you. After a moment, a few people come through the door, then a few more seconds later, a few more people. Soon the…
Everything You Need to Know About Opioid Abuse
All you have to do is watch the nightly news to know that we're knee-deep in an opioid crisis, the majority of which is due to the relentless waves of synthetic opioids like fentanyl crashing daily in…
Finding Faith in Treatment and Recovery
Having faith in tough times can be tricky. If you have ever been through something really challenging, you may have found yourself feeling hopeless and alone. If you are struggling with addiction, it…
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