Eagle Creek Ranch Recovery Blog

Urge surfing teaches people in recovery how to manage cravings for addictive substances without giving in to them.

Post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly known as PTSD, can be treated. Research suggests that around 40% of people with PTSD experience what could be described as being “cured” within one year of focused, evidence-based treatment.

Yes, Vicodin is highly addictive due to its active ingredient hydrocodone, a powerful opioid that affects the brain’s reward system.

Sleeping pills slow down activity in the brain and central nervous system, which helps induce sleep.

If you use weed to relax after work, handle back pain, or get to sleep, it can be hard to square this casual vibe with the concept of addiction.

Many people find themselves yawning or ready for bed after a drink or two. They assume alcohol simply helps them relax.

Codependency can show up quietly. It often looks like loyalty, dedication, or being the one who can be counted on when things get messy.

Many men struggle to face their emotions head-on. Instead of acknowledging and accepting what they feel, they might distract themselves with work, relationships, or substances.

You’re standing in a store looking at a package of delta-9 THC gummies that claims to be completely legal, even though you live in a state where marijuana is banned.

Watching someone you care about struggle through a panic attack can feel helpless.