Addiction Recovery

The Opioid Crisis: Addressing the Prevalence of Opioid Misuse Among Young Adults

The Opioid Crisis: Addressing the Prevalence of Opioid Misuse Among Young Adults

All prescription medications come with risks and side effects. Many are manageable, and others are very rare. But did you know that some prescription medications come with a risk of dependence and addiction? Opioid misuse is one of the most common drug-related health crises in the world. It is estimated that one out of every […]

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Building Self-Care Skills in Iop

Building Self-Care Skills in IOP

Intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) offer clients more flexibility compared to residential programs. According to Psychiatric Services, IOPs are meant “for individuals with substance use disorders who do not meet diagnostic criteria for residential or inpatient substance abuse treatment or for those who are discharged from 24-hour care in an inpatient treatment facility and continue to

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How Exercise Helps Clients Manage Withdrawal Symptoms

How Exercise Helps Clients Manage Withdrawal Symptoms

Everyone diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD) experiences withdrawal symptoms. Detox services ensure people have access to effective treatments for managing their condition. Exercise is often used to address some of the physical and mental effects of withdrawal. According to the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, “Exercise’s broad positive health, mood-enhancing, and anxiolytic

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Starting Where You Are in Addiction Treatment at Rancho Recovery

Starting Where You Are in Addiction Treatment at Rancho Recovery

When you are struggling with addiction, it often feels like you need to make changes before entering recovery. You may want to have more money and time or be in a better place mentally before entering treatment. However, there is not a right time to start addiction treatment. In treatment at Rancho Recovery, you are

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Improving Wellness: A Foundation for Effective Recovery

Improving Wellness: A Foundation for Effective Recovery

Drug and alcohol addiction has many negative impacts on your life, including degrading your overall health and wellness. In addition, a lack of self-care that provides you with wellness can result in relapse. Fortunately, improving wellness in treatment helps you build a foundation of skills for effective recovery. When you learn to manage stress, eat

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The Danger of Huffing: Addressing the Impact of Inhalant Abuse on Young People

The Danger of Huffing: Addressing the Impact of Inhalant Abuse on Young People

There are a wide variety of legal and illicit substances that can lead to addiction and life-threatening outcomes. Well-known abused substances like cocaine and heroin are known for the devastation they can have on individuals, families, and entire communities. However, some substances like inhalants behave like a wolf in sheep’s clothing, lurking in plain sight.

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Understanding the Underlying Root Causes of Your Challenges With Addiction in Residential Treatment

Understanding the Underlying Root Causes of Your Challenges With Addiction in Residential Treatment

Your path to addiction is distinct to you. This includes the challenges that you have faced and the underlying root causes that have contributed to your struggles with addiction. As a result, it is important that you have a personalized experience in addiction treatment that addresses them. Residential treatment at Rancho Recovery provides a highly

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Staying Afloat With Small Group Treatment at Rancho Recovery

Staying Afloat With Small Group Treatment at Rancho Recovery

Recovering from addiction can be an overwhelming process. Going through treatment helps you to be successful in your long-term recovery. However, this means staying afloat in treatment and getting through moments that are difficult. Small group treatment at Rancho Recovery can help. It provides you with support and care from both providers and other clients

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Understanding the Relationship Between Drinking Culture and Addiction

Understanding the Relationship Between Drinking Culture and Addiction

Alcohol consumption and misuse is a complex topic in the U.S. and many other places across the world. Unlike illicit drugs like cocaine, alcohol is a legal substance that, for many, is a normal part of their social and cultural life. Thus, when drinking culture is deeply embedded in the fabric of life, how do

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