by Rancho Milagro Recovery | Jun 16, 2021 | Healthy Living, Mental Health
Often the focus on recovery is avoiding triggers and relapses. Your focus is to go through the motions each day and do all of the things that will help you stay in recovery. But what sometimes gets lost in all of this is you and your strengths. What gives you joy?...
by Rancho Milagro Recovery | Jun 14, 2021 | Addiction, Mental Health
When someone is in active addiction, they might struggle in relationships where loved ones set and keep boundaries and require accountability. Those with addictions might not like strong personalities who refuse to accept the substance abuse or related behaviors...
by Rancho Milagro Recovery | Jun 12, 2021 | Addiction, Sober Living
Those who serve in the military make great sacrifices to serve their country. Most people are aware of the time they spend away from loved ones, the dangerous situations they are put in during service, and the strict rules they must adhere to every day. However, less...
by Rancho Milagro Recovery | Jun 11, 2021 | Recovery, Sober Living
With COVID-19 restrictions changing, this summer is likely to be more fun than last year’s socially distanced one. There will likely be a lot more social gatherings, and with those social gatherings come chances for relapse. A constant “threat” of relapse doesn’t have...
by Rancho Milagro Recovery | Jun 9, 2021 | Addiction, Treatment
Drinking or using drugs may start out as a source of fun, a source of escape, or a learned method of dealing with your problems. For some people, substance use can turn into something bigger and out of control. Frequent drinking or drug use takes more energy and...
