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Alcoholism is one of the most prolific types of addiction in America today. It does not discriminate — the grip of alcoholism can take hold
High-functioning drug addicts and alcoholics are people who have a substance use disorder but can still manage their day-to-day activities. The stereotypical addict or alcoholic
Many people struggle when they first get out of treatment, often thinking they can’t go back for additional support if they slip up. Some will
Most people look at rehab as a place to get clean, sober, and back on track. While that’s true, there is far more to addiction
Should I Travel for Rehab or Go to a Local Drug Rehabilitation Center? We often get the question on whether a family member should travel
With consistent treatment and a good rehabilitation plan, long-term recovery is possible. While taking that first step to recovery is a tremendously courageous feat, treatment
The sheer number of thoughts someone has in one day is astonishing. But what’s more astonishing are the thoughts we have but don’t pay attention
In the United States, alcohol is the 3rd leading preventable cause of death. Even alcohol withdrawal can be life-threatening, especially if you aren’t prepared to
Counseling can play an integral part for someone recovering from substance use disorder. However, many counselors will tell you that a treatment plan should include
Channing Neary, a defense attorney in Austin, said she lost three clients recently from drug overdoses. As one of the most prominent attorneys who specializes
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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,