Amino Acid Benefits & Their Role in the Addiction Treatment Process
Anyone who's struggled with addiction knows firsthand how powerful alcohol and drugs can be when ingested. However, what they may not realize is the extent to which some foods and beverages can be just as powerful. What you consume can impact your health and well-being [...]
Non-Opioid Alternatives to Physical Pain
Recovering from addiction is not a singular moment in time. It is a process that continues long after you achieve sobriety. Like any disease, addiction can reoccur at any time, so taking the necessary steps to avoid your addiction triggers and unnecessary temptations is key [...]
Can My Loved One Detox at Ranch Creek Recovery?
Beginning the recovery journey is an amazing accomplishment. It signifies that your loved one has summoned the strength to face their substance use disorder and begin taking the necessary steps to get clean and begin establishing long-term sobriety. But, for many people struggling with [...]
Why is Caffeine Bad in Addiction Recovery?
Recovering from addiction can be tricky to navigate. Obviously, your focus is on avoiding relapse by maintaining your sobriety through improved behaviors and decision-making. Attending addiction therapy and community-based support groups are common ways to improve your social network by avoiding negative people and places [...]
Benefits of Disconnecting from Social Media During Addiction Treatment
The technology we use every day has certainly proven to make our lives easier, and even more interesting. It helps us stay in touch with loved ones, while also allowing us to complete daily tasks and conduct business from the palm of our hands. Social [...]
The Dangers of Marijuana While Pregnant
Everywhere you turn, you see it. The push to legalize marijuana and the purported benefits of the plant’s derivatives, like CBD oils, hemp products and everything in-between. While the potential health benefits of the plant have been shown in some cases, understanding the real dangers [...]
How Painkillers Affect the Body
Anyone who has suffered an injury or recovered from a surgery knows how useful painkillers can be in managing the pain. While most people who are prescribed painkillers to deal with their physical discomforts use the medications appropriately, a large number of individuals find themselves [...]
5 Tips for Self-Care During Addiction Recovery
The mind cannot live without the body and the body cannot live without the mind. This simple concept highlights the importance of a holistic connection between one’s mental state and the physical well-being of their body. This idea is a hallmark of the rehabilitation process [...]
The Dangers of Alcoholism During Pregnancy
Few responsibilities in life match the expectations and responsibilities associated with pregnancy. Think about it: Once you receive the news you are expecting, everything changes. From what you are supposed to eat to the amount of sleep you get to how much activity you get [...]
What to Do if Your Loved One Relapses After Long-Term Sobriety
Being there for a loved one who has lived through an addiction and successfully completed recovery is a commendable decision. Achieving sobriety can be as emotionally difficult as it is physically taxing and mentally draining – so supporting someone as they overcome their substance use [...]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Coming to grips with your addiction is no small task. The disease can impact various aspects of your life, from your physical wellbeing to your mental health, leaving you feeling lost, alone, broken and defeated. It can cloud your ability to make healthy choices and [...]
How to Help Your Loved One Stay Sober in Los Angeles After Treatment
Life in a big city can be fast-paced and full of intrigue. From the extensive nightlife to the vibrance associated with major metropolitans, big cities come with their fair share of amazing experiences. But with lofty expectations and seemingly endless opportunities, the temptations within a [...]
