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A recovering addict and a female therapist talk during a dialectical behavior therapy session.

Outcomes of Practicing Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Overcoming an addiction requires strength and commitment to confront the disease and properly address the addictive behaviors that have plagued your life.…

A homeless man sits with his head down on a bench

Is Addiction Contributing to Homelessness in California?

  We live in a world that is quick to judge. Every day, we see people around us and immediately make snap…

A woman looks into the distance with a sad expression

The Long-Term Effects of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence causes both physical and emotional trauma. For victims of domestic violence, their physical scars may be visible to those around…

A stressed out man holds his hands to his face

Toxic Masculinity and Addiction

From the day we are born, the concepts of being feminine and masculine take center stage. Whether it be fathers telling their…

LGBTQ Substance Abuse

Why Addiction is Higher in the LGBTQ Community

The disease of addiction does not discriminate. It can prove to be a debilitating disorder for any person, regardless of race, gender…

What is Rehab Like at Ranch Creek?

What is Rehab Like at Ranch Creek?

When we think of rehab facilities, our minds are immediately drawn to what we have seen on the television or social media.…

A man smiling by the ocean thinking about his healthy New Year's resolution ideas.

New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Recovery

The first of the year inherently brings new hope and opportunity for everyone. The transgressions of last year are behind you and…

A business man sits with his head in his hand, wondering why heroin is so addictive.

Heroin Addiction, Withdrawal, and Detox: Everything You Need To Know

Have you ever experienced the pull of the ocean tide? Its strength and persistence is deceiving, causing the most skilled swimmers to…

Janet Yoga Upsplash

Benefits of Yoga in Outpatient Addiction Treatment

Picture this: You’re deep in the trenches of despair as an addict. You not only battle with a suffocating substance use problem,…

A business man is distraught and struggling with his meth addiction and its effects.

The Effects of Meth on the Body

Your first fix of meth starts with a deep inhale. You hold your breath for a second and allow the moment to…

A business man focusing on finding purpose after addiction.

How to Find Purpose Again After Alcohol Addiction

It’s never been a question of if you will achieve your goals, but how far you will exceed them. Your drive and…

Deciding to enter a non-12-step rehab in California.

Why Choose a Non 12-Step Rehab in California?

This is the third and final post in our three-part series on choosing a rehab facility. This article discusses how Ranch Creek…

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