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The Dangers of Binge Drinking
Young people have a tendency to find themselves involved in a dangerous activity or pastime. In a way, it's part of what it means to be young. However, there is certainly a point when youthful shenani…
God and Action in Recovery
I recently watched a clip that talked about our dependence on God to keep us sober. The speaker had mentioned that he frequently hears in meetings people say, "I am going to just get out of the driver…
Letting Your Light Shine in 2016
With a new year upon us, it's a great time to look forward to 2016 and strengthen our resolve to not only improve our lives in recovery but also the world around us. A big part of recovery is service.…
Common Barriers to Successful Addiction Recovery
Recovering from addiction is a process that takes time, and even the most successful recovery stories are often filled with barriers and challenges that the person had to overcome. In order to keep ma…
How Addiction Affects Coworkers
This series is a continuation of the previous article "Addiction: A Family Affair," as well as the article "How Addiction Affects Friends." The symptoms of addiction affect far more than just the addi…
How Addiction Affects Friends
This series is a continuation of the previous article "Addiction: A Family Affair." The symptoms of addiction affect far more than just the addict, themselves. There are clear indications that the peo…
Addiction Wake Up Calls
Many people who struggle with addiction are slaves to the drug and lifestyle. Even though there are horror stories of drug overdose and ruined lives, many do not recognize or heed the warnings until i…
Addiction: A Family Affair
Many addicts justify their actions with the phrase "It only affects me." That statement could not be further than the truth. Addiction affects everyone in an addict's life; friends, families and cowor…
How Do I Pay for Treatment?
This is a very common question asked by individuals seeking to overcome their addiction. In some cases, this could be a barrier to those who are otherwise ready and willing to get the help they need t…
How Spirituality Can Strengthen Your Recovery
Many will tell you of the benefits that come with a faith-based recovery from addiction, and we are no exception. Here at Renaissance Ranch, we believe that true recovery involves spiritual healing, a…
What Not to Do When a Loved One Comes Home from Rehab
Helping a loved one just coming out of rehab can be daunting. What exactly do you say and do? And how do you act? It is important to know a few key starting tips on knowing how to act around your love…
Psychostimulant Abuse: Going Beyond Cognitive Effects
According to a report issued by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Adderall and other psychostimulant abuse seems to be on the rise among high schoolers, while perceived risk of psychostimulant abu…
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