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When You're Dating a Recovering Addict
For some, the words "recovering addict" might be a red flag when considering dating options; the truth is, however, that if you are interested in pursuing a relationship with a recovering addict, and…
3 Advantages of Gender-Based Addiction Treatment
At Renaissance Ranch, our outpatient addiction recovery program is gender-specific. This means that women and men are separated as they go through treatment, rather than many environments where they'r…
Alema Harrington Finds Strength Helping Other Addicts
Many are familiar with Alema Harrington, be it through his years as a BYU football player, his being the son of a legendary Hawaiian athlete/TV actor, or his time as a KSL-TV weekend sports anchor and…
Applying Clayton Christensen's 100/98 Rule to Addiction Recovery
Clayton M. Christensen, a Harvard Business School professor and leading innovative thinker who also happens to be LDS, is world-renowned for his theory of disruptive innovation. In fact, Forbes in 201…
Dangers of Nostalgia during Addiction Recovery
Nostalgia is by definition is a wistful longing to return to past times or circumstances. The trouble with nostalgia is that these times and circumstances are often romanticized or idealized into seem…
Killers Frontman Brandon Flowers Credits Faith for Sobriety
In a recent article from The Daily Beast, vocalist and frontman of the highly successful rock band The Killers discussed how the LDS faith has helped him and members of his family stay on top of sobri…
Why It's Never Too Late to Get Help from Substance Addiction
Sometimes recognizing and accepting that you have an addiction is difficult, and admitting that you need help can be even harder. By the time you reach that point, things may have gotten really bad. Y…
Medication-Assisted Opiate Dependency Prevention
Opiates and opioids are medications prescribed for inducing sleep and relieving pain. When used correctly, they can offer the healing qualities they were made for, but when these medications are abuse…
Spring is in the Air
It's officially spring again. With its welcoming warm temperatures, spring also brings a renewal of life and natural beauty. This is a good time for us to feel the warmth of life renewed in recovery.…
Specialized Detox for Opiate Dependency
The detox process is a key first step on the way to a full and well-rounded recovery from dependency or addiction, and those who choose detox as the first step in their recovery process are more likel…
Coping With Grief and Staying Clean
For those who are in addiction recovery, managing grief can be a difficult process when you're trying to stay clean and sober. In the past, you probably managed grief by sinking down into substance ab…
How Low Self-Esteem May Trigger Addiction
Most people who struggle with addiction also struggle with low self-esteem, and in many cases they turn to drugs or alcohol because doing so is a form of escape from the realities and stresses of ever…
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