For those who struggle with substance abuse and substance use disorder, the DIY approach to getting clean and staying sober is very common, but it is also rarely effective. Many drug addicts and alcoholics still feel they can stop doing what
It is not uncommon to come across individuals who are abusing alcohol but do not realize or acknowledge that they have a problem. Sometimes their loved ones make them go through an alcohol treatment and rehab program, but they soon
If your picture of an alcoholic is someone who blacks out every night and does not know where they were the next morning, you are looking at only part of the picture. While many people who suffer from alcohol use
There is a difference between traditional Buddhist drug and alcohol treatment offered at some rehabs and mindfulness recovery offered at Renewal Lodge. This difference can make a huge difference when working on your own recovery. Recovery is personal and challenging.
There are many dangers for those mired in drug addiction and struggling under the weight of substance abuse. From the ever-present risk of arrest and incarceration to the threat of a deadly overdose, the risks are all too well known,
The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, which details the 12 Steps program, is widely considered the best approach to addressing alcohol use disorder. Recovery from alcohol use disorder is a lifelong endeavor, no matter what age it begins. Using the
Experiencing some trouble with your relationship with a substance can be frightening sometimes. The same goes for when a person in your life might be showing signs of a problem. At what point do substance use and abuse become an
Renewal Lodge in Elgin, Texas, a private addiction treatment center that teaches mindfulness and the 12 Steps, has an agreement with Ambetter health insurance for drug and alcohol treatment. Men and women who have Ambetter health insurance can receive in-network
Every facility that offers chemical dependency in Texas needs to be licensed by the state’s Health and Human Services Commission. The rules offered by the state are minimum standards for a treatment facility. However, faith-based facilities — which offer non-medical
Addiction to alcohol can cause a number of long-term or deadly health consequences. Cirrhosis of the liver, pancreatitis, and even cancer can result from alcoholism. One of society’s greatest fears related to alcohol abuse is the damage caused to the
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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,
