Addiction is a unique journey for everyone, but generally, there’s always a root cause to it. Determining the root cause and learning to heal from past trauma can be time-consuming. Additionally, doing it alone can make it more challenging. That’s why professional support – specifically a high staff-to-client ratio – is critical. Unfortunately, some facilities […]
Self-stigma can make you think you are not deserving of support, love, and community on your recovery journey. As noted in the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry, addiction is often accompanied by a sense of shame or self-stigmatization. Feeling like you have failed to live up to normative standards leads to negative self-regarding attitudes like shame
Every person’s experience of addiction is unique. As a result, it is important to not only treat the surface symptoms of addiction but also to dig a bit deeper. When you get to the heart of the problem, you have the opportunity to address these issues and, therefore, have a lasting resolution that helps you
When you are struggling with addiction, it is common to feel alone. As a disease, addiction can make you focused on the next time you are using substances, and therefore, you often feel outside of your relationships and from the world. However, you are not alone. Admitting your addiction to your spouse can be and
Challenges with substance use disorder (SUD) can have a profound negative impact on every part of your life. SUD can increase your distress as it impairs your ability to function at work and in your relationships. Difficulties with SUD may prevent you from achieving goals and needs like finishing school, getting a job, or paying
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As a disease, addiction can creep up on you. While you may not have realized it, it is not unusual to find yourself in a crisis. Getting help while you are in a crisis is vital, both in helping you to get through the crisis and to successfully recover from addiction long-term. The right kind
Getting treatment for addiction requires taking many steps. While these steps are all a part of the process, things like figuring out insurance and finances are complex. Doing these parts of the process alone can feel daunting. This is why, at Rancho Recovery, you are assisted every step of the way. Experts who know what
Many traditional treatment centers think of recovery as having a clear beginning and ending. These traditional ideas of sobriety view getting sober as recovery. While sobriety is an important part of the journey, no longer using substances does not address how addiction entered your life or how it has impacted your life. As the National
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Addiction is a disease that has many root causes, including genetics, environment, mental health challenges, or trauma. However, addiction also has a certain lifestyle. This is a lifestyle that maintains substance abuse and keeps it on center stage in your life. As a result, treatment for addiction often involves change. Change is challenging in any
Healing from addiction is an individualized and challenging road. However, with effective treatment, you can heal and recover long-term. One of the primary aspects of long-term recovery is structure, both in treatment and after. At Rancho Recovery, your treatment includes a structured approach that helps you to learn what type and style of structure can
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