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The Road of Recovery: Taking the Next Steps After Treatment
There are a few keys to finding lasting wellness and sobriety, no matter what road you are on. The best part is that your time at Renaissance Ranch has uniquely prepared you for the steps you will tak…
How Your Addiction Affects Others
When you think about what matters most in life, what comes to mind? Is it your job? Maybe you really value your home or your vehicle. For many, it is the people we love and care about that mean the mo…
The Brotherhood: Staying Connected as Alumni
When you look back on the hardest times in your life and wonder how you got through it all, look no further than the people who didn't give up on you and lifted you up because they believed you could…
Why You Should Trust God During Tough Times
Putting your trust in someone other than yourself can be difficult, especially during tough times. Do you know what else can be difficult? Tackling challenges and adversity alone. When you encounter h…
Thriving as a Family in Recovery
When you struggle with substance abuse, it affects the people who love you. Your whole family suffers because they know you are suffering, too. Now that you have sought help and completed treatment at…
How to Stay Motivated During Treatment and Recovery
How do you stay motivated? Do you reward yourself with a little treat each time you complete a large task, or maybe indulge in ice cream or your favorite cake after making it to the gym all week? Or,…
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 i…
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 s…
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 ph…
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 o…
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 spous…
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 a…
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