Nicole vividly remembers what life was like before recovery. In addictive defiance, she would tell family members, “You want me to sober up for you people? I would rather die.” “The last year of active addiction, I was very unhealthy. I was still fighting recovery. I landed in the hospital many times; my liver was … Continued
A note on language: We do not refer to Renascent addiction treatment programs as “rehab”, however we recognize that people use this term as they look for help for themselves or their loved ones. Read more on person-first language here. It’s important to find the right treatment program. You may find yourself asking how much … Continued
Routines are integral to a healthy life regardless of how old you are. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by life’s many demands. Establishing a daily routine allows you to set aside time to take care of yourself, your loves ones, and accomplish tasks on your to-do list. Why routines are important During early recovery, finding … Continued
Fifteen years into her addiction, Megan thought she had it all figured out. “I was married, with two beautiful kids,” she says, “and I was high all the time. It didn’t matter if I was driving my children around or volunteering at their school – I was constantly using. I really thought I had manipulated … Continued
“My substance abuse career began at age seven,” Shiloh says, “and at its height I was living in a beautiful four-bedroom house with my partner and wonderful kids. Actually, I was living in my garage – because that’s where I could isolate myself, drink and smoke crack. I had no interest in being in my … Continued
In a recovery journey spanning over twenty years, Terry has learned a few things about persistence, commitment, surrender – and himself. “I’ve attended multiple programs and relapsed several times,” he says. But while he always thought ‘the next time would be different,’ it wasn’t until he embraced the spiritual aspect of recovery that things truly … Continued
