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Sober Halloween celebration with friends

Tips to Stay Sober on Halloween

It’s fairly obvious we live in a culture that glorifies drinking alcohol, which can make staying sober a difficult task at times.…

Equine therapy for cocaine addiction at Ranch Creek Recovery

Equine Therapy for Cocaine Addiction: Healing Through Horses

There’s a tremendous benefit to therapeutic approaches that incorporate animals into the healing process, which is that humans and animals require no…

College student struggling with Adderall addiction

Adderall Abuse Among College Students: How to Overcome It

As a potent stimulant — traditionally prescribed to help individuals suffering from inattention issues and other learning disabilities — Adderall can help…

Person peacefully sleeping for sleep addiction recovery

Sleep Addiction Recovery: Why Restful Sleep Matters in Sobriety

For anyone who’s struggled with the grip of a substance use disorder, experiencing the negative effects addiction can have on your quality…

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy session for addiction recovery

Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Help Treat Your Addiction?

Implementing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into addiction treatment programs has been shown to be one of the most effective therapies available when…

Fentanyl use in California and addiction treatment

The Rise of Fentanyl Use in California and How to Get Help

Over the past decade, fentanyl use has significantly increased around the country. The substance itself is one of the most powerful opiates…

Staying sober when a friend relapses

How to Stay Sober When a Friend Relapses

Your journey through the recovery process is sure to include both beautiful moments and difficult scenarios. That’s why having a strong network…

Supporting a loved one: how to love an addict responsibly

How to Love an Addict Without Enabling Their Addiction

If your loved one has struggled with substance addiction, then you may have heard the term “enabling” or being an “enabler.”  Enabling…

Brain scan showing cocaine brain function loss

How Cocaine Causes Brain Function Loss

Nearly half a million people arrive in emergency rooms annually to get help for problems related to their cocaine use. Add to…

Person seeking help for alcohol and trauma recovery at Ranch Creek

Understanding Alcohol and Trauma: Steps Toward Lasting Recovery

For anyone dealing with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and addiction to alcohol,  the relationship between their trauma and their alcohol abuse is…

Setting boundaries with enablers during addiction recovery

How to Set Boundaries with Enablers in Your Recovery Journey

For many people who have braved the process of rehab and begun the long road to recovery, creating and fostering a strong…

Staying sober during the end of summer

5 Tips to Stay Sober at the End of Summer

When the summer season winds down, it can become increasingly difficult to maintain sobriety.  While most people prepare their minds for temptations…

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