Recovery Blog
Meditation
Bryan Hedin We were going through the regular bedtime routine as a family. The boys were up to their old tricks of requests, complaints, and acting like total goofballs (Or, psychos as my...
What are the most common co-occurring disorders diagnosed alongside substance abuse?
When it comes to substance abuse, you’re often looking at a complex diagnosis that includes many other factors, including co-occurring mental and physical disorders and past trauma, just to name a...
Eclipse and God
It's 10:45 PM and I can't sleep. The Eclipse got me, man. Amazing. In fact, it blew me away. The sight, the silence, the temperature change, the calm, dusk blanket that was cast on the earth,...
Healthy Church Activities That Encourage the Recovery Process
You’ve completed your program — participated in all the workshops, walked through all the counseling sessions, finished the classes, and now you’ve graduated. What’s next?: Integration. Integration...
Denial and Step 6
It's not my fault. I never did that. I don't struggle with that. I don't act like that. etc. etc. etc. All phrases I've uttered leading up to, and sometimes in recovery. Denial is a spiritual...
2 Crucial Spiritual Tools You’ll Need During Reintegration
Here at Renaissance Ranch, we believe that addiction recovery is not only mental, physical, and emotional. Rather, we believe there is a heavy, crucial spiritual component to the healing process....
The Power of a Planner Throughout Recovery
Northwestern Medicine shares that people who don’t have a healthy, consistent routine tend to fight against: Stress Poor sleep Bad diet choices Declining physical health Consistently remaining...
Men’s Treatment
The world of substance abuse treatment is dynamic and ever-changing. In the last 15 years, more specified methods have begun to take hold. From clinical methods to medical philosophies the...
4 Thoughts to Help the Addict You Love
Working in the substance abuse treatment field I'm exposed to many opportunities to sit down with families looking for help for a loved one struggling with addiction. As a recovering addict myself...
How to Recognize When a Loved One Is Suffering from Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol is almost everywhere in our society and a staple at most social events - cue the ballgame, barbecue, office party, dinner out, or couples game night. So, how can you tell if your loved one...
Daily Truths to Remind Yourself of Throughout Your Recovery
Not only should you recognize what you don’t need to say to yourself (anything brought on by things such as shame, regret, or harsh words from unsupportive people), but it’s also important to know...
3 Hard Questions to Ask Yourself Before Integration
Addiction recovery requires lots of soul-searching — and that’s no easy task. Soul-searching requires you to dig deep into the worst parts of yourself, the best parts of yourself, and everything in...