For Jeffrey, rock bottom came following a medical emergency. He suffered two seizures while at work – the result, he says, of epilepsy aggravated by too much alcohol and not taking his medications. “I knew I needed help,” he says, “and I decided to reach out to my family. Within 24 hours my parents had … Continued
A note on language. At Renascent, we help people recover from substance use addiction and integrate 12-Step facilitation into our programming. We recognize that the substances our clients are recovering from and the 12-Step groups they connect with may vary. Throughout our website you may see general terms relating to the 12 Steps, as we … Continued
“Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.” Dr. Brené Brown Building self-worth is an essential part of recovery. Along this journey, we have to learn how to let go of guilt, shame and self-doubt – the negative obstacles standing in our way of recovery. Shame in particular, is … Continued
This blog post discusses the impact of parental alcohol misuse on children. While we recognize that organizations like Renascent and other recovery programs use terms such as alcoholic, we also acknowledge that language can shape understanding and experiences. Our goal is to provide compassionate and informative content that supports those affected. The impact of substance … Continued
A note on language. At Renascent, we help people recover from substance use addiction and integrate 12-Step facilitation into our programming. We recognize that the substances our clients are recovering from and the 12-Step groups they connect with may vary. Throughout our website you may see general terms relating to the 12 Steps, as we … Continued
An auto worker for twenty years, Robert’s life changed when a displaced nerve in his back introduced him to pain medication. What started as a necessary treatment soon spiraled into an addiction that consumed his life and cost him nearly half a million dollars. “I noticed my paycheck just wasn’t there anymore,” he recalls, “and … Continued
