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Short-Term Rehab for Addiction
Addiction Treatment

Benefits of Short-Term Rehab for Addiction

Short-term rehab programs offer a lifeline to those grappling with substance abuse, providing an immediate, intensive intervention designed to initiate the journey to recovery. Short-term programs, characterized by their brief yet intensive nature, immerse individuals in a supportive and structured

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Signs of Fentanyl Addiction
Addiction Treatment

Signs of Fentanyl Addiction

Fentanyl addiction is a pressing and potentially life-threatening problem that arises from the misuse of a highly potent synthetic opioid. This drug, primarily used for managing severe or chronic pain, is incredibly powerful, surpassing morphine’s potency. Consequently, the risk of

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6 Strategies to Get Through Drug Detox
Addiction Treatment

6 Strategies to Get Through Drug Detox

Are you ready to quit your drug use for good? The first step to getting clean is detoxification. Detox is the process of weaning your mind and body off drugs. Most people need to detoxify for 5 to 10 days.

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Mindfulness-Based Treatment for Personality Disorders and Addiction
Mindfulness

Mindfulness-Based Treatment for Personality Disorders and Addiction

Mindfulness-Based Treatment offers a transformative approach to addressing the complexities of personality disorders and addiction. Personality disorders encompass a range of mental health conditions that significantly impact an individual’s thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, often leading to difficulties in forming and

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The Connection Between PTSD and Alcoholism
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The Connection Between PTSD and Alcoholism

PTSD and alcoholism are two distinct yet interconnected conditions that have a significant impact on individuals’ lives. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a psychological condition that arises from experiencing or witnessing traumatic events, while alcoholism is a chronic and progressive addiction

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Isolation and Addiction
Addiction Treatment

The Link Between Isolation and Addiction

Isolation is a powerful force that can profoundly affect our mental and emotional well-being. It is a state of being separated from others, often leading to feelings of loneliness and disconnection. In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, it is ironic

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White Knuckling Your Sobriety
addiction

White Knuckling Your Sobriety

White-knuckling sobriety means you are going it alone with no help, and you have no solution for your alcoholism. You are using your willpower or trying to fix yourself with your mind. Some people who are attempting to recover say

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Dual Diagnosis: The Impact on the Family
Addiction Treatment

Dual Diagnosis: The Impact on the Family

Dual diagnosis conditions, or the co-occurrence of substance abuse and mental health disorders, can have a significant impact not only on the individual struggling with addiction but also on their family members. Addiction can cause emotional, financial, and social challenges

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The Connection Between Anxiety and Addiction
addiction

The Connection Between Anxiety and Addiction

Anxiety or addiction can affect anyone. Unfortunately, anxiety and addiction affect a lot of people. Nearly thirty percent of Americans with a serious mental illness have a substance use disorder. Yet very few Americans receive treatment for both. When they

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Alcohol-Induced Thiamine Deficiency
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Alcohol-Induced Thiamine Deficiency 

Alcohol use damages the body and mind in many complex ways, including the depletion of vital vitamins and minerals.  The lifestyle of heavy drinkers can contribute to nutrient deficiency, as can the decreased function of organs and bodily systems that

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Enhance Recovery With Mindfulness

We help people with mental health and substance abuse disorders recover. Utilizing evidence-based practices in conjunction with mindfulness and the 12 Steps, Renewal Lodge leads the nation in dual diagnosis care.

Dear Renewal Lodge Visitors,

My name is John Bruna, co-founder of the Mindfulness in Recovery® Institute, and more importantly, a grateful member of the recovery community. I am incredibly fortunate to have found my recovery in 1984. Of course, I did not achieve continuous recovery through willpower or my own efforts, but through the guidance and caring support of countless others that selflessly taught me how to live through the 12 Steps.

My journey of recovery brought this once homeless, shame-based, traumatized, insecure young man to a life far beyond anything I could have ever imagined. I discovered self-worth, the joy of helping others, the gifts of parenting and grandparenting, and most importantly the ability to live a meaningful and purposeful life with integrity.

One of the greatest gifts of recovery is that I have the opportunity to give back and help others discover their self-worth, dignity, and the skills to fully live lives that they find truly meaningful. This is the inspiration for developing the skills of Mindfulness in Recovery® (MIR) to meet the needs of new generations struggling with alcohol and other substance use disorders. MIR is a set of evidence-based skills designed to help people fully integrate their tools of recovery in ways that are personalized, practical, and in alignment with their deepest values.

While we train counselors and therapists throughout the United States and abroad, I personally have chosen to work directly with the amazing team and clients at Renewal Lodge to develop the model MIR 12-step program for the nation. I choose Renewal Lodge because of the vision of its mission and the dedication of its team. Renewal Lodge is an extremely rare environment in which the staff embodies the very mindfulness and 12-step practices and skills they offer their clients. The results have been beyond my expectations. It is an honor to be here and I treasure my personal time with every client I meet.

With Gratitude,

John Bruna
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John Bruna
Director of Mindfulness
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