Step 4 of the 12-step recovery program instructs us to make “a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.” To be honest, that step scared me a little bit. It forced me to think about who I was, the choices I had made, and the role other influences had played in my life. When I … 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. Please be advised that Renascent’s doctors prescribe suboxone and other medications to treat addiction. If you … Continued
Recovery doesn’t happen overnight, and sometimes it doesn’t happen according to our schedule. For me, Step 4, making a “searching and fearless moral inventory” of myself, was the hardest. I’ve essentially struggled with addiction since I was prescribed opioids as a child. I was only seven at the time, and suffering from debilitating, chronic pain. … Continued
In high school “it was pretty normal to party,” James recalls. “We would drink and smoke weed. At the time, it felt like that’s what everyone was doing.” It didn’t take long, however, for James to realize “I was a little different from my buddies,” he says. “I mean, I really, really liked partying, and … Continued
This Renascent alumni has chosen to use the alias Genevieve. “I was a high-functioning alcoholic,” Genevieve says. “By outward appearances, everything about my life looked great: I had a high-profile job, a wonderful husband and a wide circle of friends. I appeared to be entirely successful. But inside, I was miserable. I knew I couldn’t … Continued
Journaling – the process of expressing your innermost thoughts and feelings either on paper or digitally – can be a profoundly powerful recovery tool. Benefits of Journaling There are many benefits of journaling. These include: ReflectionJournaling is a great way to check-in on yourself and your recovery. The process can reveal trends which could signal … Continued
