by Rancho Milagro Recovery | Feb 18, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery
You may have heard the term “sponsor” from other recovering addicts and alcoholics, but what exactly does it mean? Sponsors are individuals within organizations such as Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous that act as a support for other recovering addicts....
by Rancho Milagro Recovery | Feb 15, 2021 | Addiction, Alcohol
Addiction itself is sometimes classified as a mental health disorder but can also be brought on by mental health problems. It can exist as one of many comorbidities with other disorders. Because addiction predominantly impacts the brain, it is only natural that it...
by Rancho Milagro Recovery | Feb 15, 2021 | Addiction, Healing
Self-expression through visual art can help us to understand and better communicate emotions, release energy, and aggression productively, and leave us with feelings of accomplishment. You don’t have to be Monet to utilize art as a means to heal — it has nothing to do...
by Rancho Milagro Recovery | Feb 13, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery
While having an addiction is not limited to any specific kind of person, some people may be more likely to develop one based on several different factors. These factors may include a genetic disposition, early role models and development, and environment. Again, many...
by Rancho Milagro Recovery | Feb 13, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery
Some people are more likely to experience addiction due to factors like family history or environment, but in reality, virtually anyone can develop an addiction. Certain substances impact the brain in such a way that once you’ve used them enough times, your brain and...