Addiction Recovery In Tahoe National Forest
Steeped in history with year-round outdoor activities, the Truckee-Tahoe region is located within the Tahoe National Forest of the north-central Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Stretching from the foothills overlooking the Sacramento Valley on the west across the Sierra crest to the state line with its largest community being right here in Truckee, the Tahoe National Forest is a 1,208,993-acre playground.
So not only will residents of The Ranch be provided the traditional sober living environment amenities, but they will have something that people travel from around the world to visit, right out their back door.
In 2014, TIME magazine named nature #1 in a top ten list of things to do daily to improve life citing its many benefits including fitness, spending time with others, physical and mental challenges, as well as feelings of awe and gratitude. Furthermore, moving closer to nature through outdoor adventure enhances mental, emotional, and physical well-being in several ways:
• by easing brain fatigue and daily stress;
• boosting cognition and creativity;
• improving mental health;
• and bolstering safety and security.
Additionally, researchers indicate participation in nature programs help build success-oriented identities through the process of overcoming fears, facing new challenges, mastering new skills, and improving social skills thereby creating a pathway to greater self-concept and actualization.
Recovery from addiction requires a continuation of care to stay asymptomatic, or in remission; The Ranch will guide residents on how to make lifestyle and behavior changes to avoid substance abuse and attain both mental and physical health. Residents will bond with staff and cohorts to develop a life-long connection of respect and, as graduates, enjoy a committed, caring, community of support for sustained sobriety and well-being.