Addiction | Burning Tree

May 22, 2020 by Burning Tree Ranch in Addiction

When Fear Crops Up in Recovery

Fear is one of those human traits that naturally arises from life. Fear is everywhere. It’s in work, relationships, money, parenting. I can either choose to do nothing, and the fear of not acting overwhelms me. Or, I can make a decision and then I’m overwhelmed with impending doom for fear I made the wrong…

April 29, 2020 by Burning Tree Ranch in Addiction, Mental Health

Why Getting to the Root of Your Mental Health Issues Can Heal Addiction

When it comes to substance use, the number one question to ask yourself is why?…

April 15, 2020 by Burning Tree Ranch in Addiction, Mental Health

Don’t Be so Hard on Yourself: How Self-Criticism Fuels Addiction and Mental Illness

If you are someone who has battled mental health issues and or addiction for a…

April 14, 2020 by Burning Tree Ranch in Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Aftercare, Alcoholism

Addiction and Family: Effects of Drug Abuse and Alcoholism

Effects of Drug Abuse on Family Someone who chronically relapses has trouble staying sober. They…

April 7, 2020 by Burning Tree Ranch in Addiction, Mental Health

I Got 99 Problems and They Weigh a Ton

When we are struggling with mental health issues and addiction, we typically mask our feelings…

March 3, 2020 by Burning Tree Ranch in Addiction, Burning Tree Ranch

When You’re Too Smart for Your Own Good

An old portrait of the addict may look like someone living on the streets, a…

February 25, 2020 by Burning Tree Ranch in Addiction, Addiction Treatment

A Look into the Brains of Opioid Users While They Attempt to Quit

There are scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) beginning to look into…

February 20, 2020 by Burning Tree Ranch in Addiction, Burning Tree Ranch

Computer Games May Help Predict Opioid Relapse

Currently, estimates state that more than 2 million Americans have a type of opioid use…

February 15, 2020 by Burning Tree Ranch in Addiction, Recovery

Stress Can Harm Addiction Recovery

We’ve all experienced stress in some way or another: an intense amount of pressure can…

February 10, 2020 by Burning Tree Ranch in Addiction, Recovery

Identifying Cues for Addiction, Understanding Relapse and Moving Towards Recovery

We can’t predict what’s going to happen throughout the day, and sometimes upsetting thoughts or…