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Residential Recovery for the Holidays

With the holiday season fast upon us it’s easy to forget in the hustle and bustle that many will struggle this time of the year with stubborn habits and addictions.

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Overcoming Porn Addiction

I first came to RU in 2016 as a very broken man with a porn addiction.  I had fallen away from my walk with God and put more emphasis on

Medical Marijuana, A Doctor's Assessment

Medical Marijuana, A Doctor’s Assessment

Marijuana is one of the most commonly used drugs in the United States. Marijuana’s use and effect on our society are enormous. Many states have legalized marijuana for medical purposes,

In Prison Transformed From Addiction

Transformed from Addiction, my Journey

This testimony of a transformed life was recently received at the RU Recovery Ministries office in Rockford, Illinois: My life has many similar comparisons to Steve Curington’s life, and I’m

Hurricane Florence How to Maintain Recovery During a Disaster

How to Weather Recovery During a Disaster

On behalf of everyone here at RU Ministries, we extend our fervent prayers to all of our “recovery partners” on the East Coast. As Hurricane Florence bears down on our