The Connection Between PTSD and Alcoholism
PTSD and alcoholism are two distinct yet interconnected conditions that have a significant impact on individuals’ lives.
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PTSD and alcoholism are two distinct yet interconnected conditions that have a significant impact on individuals’ lives.
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
The physical consequences of heavy alcohol use, such as liver damage and high blood pressure, are well known. Alcohol use at any level, however, is
Alcohol addiction can be a difficult and painful disorder to suffer from, but alcohol rehab offers a chance for those suffering to make a positive
Have you ever heard someone brag about their alcohol tolerance? When it takes you more drinks to get buzzed, you may feel as though you
Getting someone into treatment can be challenging. But different circumstances warrant different approaches to getting someone into treatment. It basically all comes down to willingness.
According to a 2017 survey, roughly 1.6 million American adults reported using meth during the past year. In 2016, the average age of new users
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
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
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
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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,