You’ve made it through the first step. You’ve admitted you are powerless over your addiction and that your life has become unmanageable. Perhaps you’ve made it several steps beyond. However, the steps that follow are equally important. As you begin to heal, you can rebuild your relationships with your family. Talking to your children is […]
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With the rise of opioid use, addiction to prescription drugs has become a more prevalent issue in recent years. Many individuals who struggle with chronic pain or other ailments find themselves dependent on their prescription drugs, eventually leading them to develop substance use disorders. Recovery Ranch Tennessee provides prescription drug addiction treatment to help these
Cell phone addiction is increasing rapidly as more people own and use smartphones on a regular basis for a variety of needs. The vast majority of Americans own a cell phone, and many use smartphones that keep them connected to the internet. Many are cell phone dependent, meaning they do not have an alternate phone
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It’s truly a beautiful feeling when we open ourselves up to vulnerability and change, but encouraging change in addiction treatment can be more difficult. It takes courage to actively choose and approach our goals, to seek and accept help for addiction and mental health struggles. But sometimes this isn’t our journey; sometimes we’re watching our
Realizing that you need addiction treatment can be an altogether terrifying and confusing reality, although it doesn’t have to be. Our men’s and women’s inpatient and outpatient treatment services, along with group therapy, family, and alumni programs are ready to provide all needed support on your journey. However, to receive the best these support programs have
If any good thing has arisen from the collective trauma that we are all experiencing through the spread of COVID-19 and subsequent prevention methods, it is a spotlight on just how much we need each other especially when it comes to addiction treatment and beyond. Throughout the last six months, our ability to adapt to
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Sometimes people do not succeed on the first try for sobriety or even the seventh. Then, one day, timing or circumstances bring a new opportunity to truly begin the journey of a lifetime of recovery. As you travel down this path, it is important to remember that there is more than one way to solve
It’s no secret that exercise benefits the body and the mind. Vigorous exercise improves circulation, strengthens the heart, helps maintain weight, relieves stress, sharpens the mind, and aids in sweating toxins out of the body. Researchers are now exploring how exercise can specifically help those individuals who are enrolled in substance abuse rehabilitation programs. Here
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Many people mistakenly associate the word routine with an activity that is boring and repetitive. When you’re in recovery, however, the word takes on entirely different connotations. The truth is that establishing and adhering to a routine can help someone in recovery in many different ways. What are those ways? How does routine help in
Before discussing CBT vs. DBT, it’s good to know what each acronym describes. CBT is cognitive behavioral therapy, or a type of psychotherapy used to treat a variety of disorders, including those involving mental health and addiction. In contrast, DBT refers to dialectical behavioral therapy, a category of CBT. While both are forms of talk
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