A sober New Year’s can be an alien concept to people in the earliest stages of recovery. How do you get through one of the biggest party nights of the year without alcohol? The best way you can go about avoiding temptation and risking a relapse is by planning out the events of your evening.…
One of the hardest things for those with an alcohol use disorder to do is recognize the problem. You may compare your level of drinking to others at a social event and tell yourself you are “ok” if you feel you do not exceed that level. However, those with an alcohol problem tend not to…
The effects of addiction go beyond the person with the disease. It spreads out and affects everyone in their lives, particularly a family. A person under the influence of drugs or alcohol often act out in destructive ways that seem unforgivable. Family members lose trust and faith in the idea that the person they raised…
When you struggle with anxiety, it can be hard to know what’s normal and what’s a sign that something isn’t quite right. Everyone experiences signs of anxiety from time to time, but if it feels like your anxiety is taking over your life, it’s a sign that something is wrong. At Recovery Ranch TN, we’re here…