Renaissance Recovery Blog

Many adults can go to a party, have a drink, socialize, and go home happy and sober. For them, this is normal. Others of us, however, struggle with this situation. Some of us can’t stop at one drink. One drink becomes two and two drinks become five. We have a different definition of normal. For these reasons, we need the help of tips to avoid alcohol like those listed below.

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It’s great to be able to interact personally with a professional, which is why the Renaissance Recovery Center offers a number of programs to help those battling addiction and/or mental health issues to get the help they need to fully recover and go on to lead happy, productive lives. At the same time, we also put a premium on telehealth as we know that it offers unique benefits that can make a huge difference to anyone who needs professional help to turn his or her life around.

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We often feel helpless as we watch a loved one slip away, tethered to their drug addiction with no release in sight.

Convincing a loved one with an addiction to consider going into a drug addiction rehabilitation program may be one of the harder things you’ve ever have to do. To help with this, here are five caring ways to get you started.

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In response to the Coronovirus,/COVID-19, Renaissance Recovery Center now provides Intensive Outpatient and other Outpatient Tele-Therapy services. Both group and individual Tele-Therapy are available to those challenged with mental health and substance abuse issues. From the privacy of your home, we can address your treatment and wellness needs including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, etc. via telephone and internet.

Some struggling with addiction may have co-occurring mental health or medical issues which preclude In-person treatment. Ohers have family, employment, or geographic barriers to getting the help they need and deserve. Substance Use Disorder and mental health are isolating conditions. Renaissance Recovery Center offers Tele-Therapy to help you find connection and recovery.

Please reach out to us you’d like a free assessment or information on how to easily access remote mental health substance abuse therapy services.

Thank you for your support.

There is nothing wrong with wanting to go out and have a good time with your friends and dance the night away. However, putting something into your body that has the potential to do you great harm does not have to be part of the plan.

Are you or someone that you know struggling with using club drugs? Leaving bad habits like this behind can be difficult. Let’s take a look at club drug types and answer the question “why are club drugs dangerous?”

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Recovery is a lifelong process. Self-care is important throughout that process to foster growth in areas of self-awareness and to prevent relapse. Self-help in recovery includes care for the whole person: physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional.

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The holidays are right around the corner and this can be a stressful time of year for those who are in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Part of drug and alcohol treatment involves finding ways to avoid a relapse during the recovery process. One of the best ways to do this is to come up with a New Year resolutions list. These resolutions can be hard to stick to; however, for those who are involved in drug and alcohol rehab, there are some key ways to stick to those best New Year resolutions.

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During the holiday season, it’s nearly impossible to turn on a television or walk into a store without being bombarded with images and videos of holiday joy and cheerfulness. While the intention of these messages is to spread joy, the constant reminders of happy times can have the opposite effect on those who struggle with the holidays. If you experience depression during holiday seasons, then you aren’t alone. Holiday and depression can be twin sides of a coin, but the good news is there are ways to cope and enjoy recovery from holiday depression and anxiety. The following are a few helpful tips and tools for how:

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Today, one of the biggest risks facing teens is the prescription painkillers sitting in medicine cabinets in most American households. Most teens abuse prescription painkillers because they see the adults in their lives taking them, to manage various health conditions, and can easily access these prescription medications compared to other drugs. Moreover, teenagers are very vulnerable and can be lured easily into trying out new drugs that they have never seen before. While these prescription drugs may seem less dangerous than other addictive drugs such as heroin and cocaine, misuse of painkillers can lead to a serious addiction or death due to a fatal overdose. (more…)

The holidays are upon us. That means it’s time with family and friends. And for many of us, it also means being in the presence of alcohol or drugs, and we know what challenges that bring to the dinner table. So, to be sure this holiday season is what you want it to be, have a three-fold plan: (1) consult with your sponsor before any holiday planning; (2) if traveling someplace, research in advance for local meetings for recovering addicts; and (3) customize your holiday season according to three scenarios in which you may find yourself.

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