Why Highly Intelligent People with Education and Resources Struggle with Sobriety
For many, it may seem counterintuitive: how can someone blessed with high intelligence, extensive education, and ample resources struggle with something as fundamental as sobriety? While generalizations cannot be made for everyone, Burning Tree Ranch understands that there are several factors to consider in understanding this paradoxical phenomenon. Specific Types of Addiction That Are More […]
What is Emotional Sobriety and How Do You Practice It?
Physical sobriety means that you abstain from alcohol and drugs. While that’s essential for recovery, emotional sobriety is also important. Emotional sobriety involves being able to regulate your feelings so that you can cope with all aspects of life without returning to drugs. What Is Emotional Sobriety? Many people are confused after they complete a […]
What Is a Psychic Change and Why Is It Important?
Alcoholism is a devastating disease that destroys lives. It can be a very difficult process for those suffering from addiction and their families, but there are ways to recover and get your life back on track. A psychic change is what’s needed in order to achieve recovery and live a sober lifestyle. The Big Book […]
Life After Drug Treatment: 6 Reasons Why an Aftercare Plan for Substance Abuse Works
What you do after you discharge from a drug or alcohol treatment center determines if you will relapse or stay sober. The transitional experience from drug and alcohol treatment to a life of sobriety is almost as important, if not more than the inpatient experience at a treatment center. It is clear that the actions […]
Recovery Is a Full-Time Job
When we talk about our recovery journey, everyone’s story will be different, but one thing that rings true for everyone is that recovery is a process that begs our full attention. Think about it this way: you can’t be a little pregnant in the same way you can’t be a little clean or a little […]
