Addiction

Embracing the Challenges of Addiction Treatment: Building a Stronger Future

Embracing the Challenges of Addiction Treatment: Building a Stronger Future

There is little doubt that asking for help and entering addiction treatment is one of the strongest, bravest, and life-changing actions a person may ever take. There is also little doubt that addiction treatment can be very challenging, and building a stronger future takes work. However, as the iconic French playwright and poet Moliere said, […]

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Continuing the Journey: Post-Treatment Support with NA or AA

Continuing the Journey: Post-Treatment Support With NA or AA

Addiction is a chronic relapsing disease that does not have a cure. However, clients struggling with addiction can recover. Recovery is marked by continued effort to ensure sobriety. This means that while addiction treatment is vital, it is not the end of the road. Post-treatment support with Narcotics Anonymous (NA) or Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) can

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Finding the Key to Your Recovery in Luxury at Rancho Recovery

Finding the Key to Your Recovery in Luxury at Rancho Recovery

Treatment for addiction is a difficult and unique process, depending on your circumstances. Finding the keys to your recovery every step of the way is important and helpful, allowing you to make significant shifts in your life and healing from addiction. Treatment in luxury at Rancho Recovery makes unlocking these keys easier, as you are

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Inpatient Vs. Outpatient: Choosing the Best Path For You

Inpatient vs. Outpatient: Choosing the Best Path for You

When you are struggling with addiction and looking to make changes, choosing the best path for you is important. Rancho Recovery offers both inpatient and outpatient programs that can help you heal from addiction and co-occurring mental health challenges. However, making the choice can be difficult. Understanding inpatient vs. outpatient options can help you to

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Long-Term Benefits to Building Healthy Habits for Youth Struggling With Addiction

Long-Term Benefits to Building Healthy Habits for Youth Struggling With Addiction

Young adults diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD) benefit from creating healthy habits during treatment. According to Advances in Life Course Research, “Health-promoting behaviors such as adequate exercise and sleep, eating breakfast, maintaining a healthy weight, and refraining from smoking and binge drinking promote health and well-being during adolescence and are associated with higher levels

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Getting Outside in Treatment to Improve Mental Health

Getting Outside in Treatment to Improve Mental Health

The symptoms of substance use disorder (SUD) impact mood, behavior, emotional stability, and overall health. Spending time outside during rehabilitation increases the effectiveness of therapy and other treatments. According to Health and Place, “[S]pending time in outdoor environments reduces the experience of stress and improves health.” Rancho Recovery offers many treatment options and services. The

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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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