Addiction isn’t just an individual problem. How addiction affects families is far-reaching and profound. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) found that the majority of all violence against a spouse or partner involved substance abuse. However, addiction doesn’t just include things like drugs and alcohol. Excessive gambling, porn, video games, and social media are […]
At Recovery Ranch in Tennessee, we emphasize the importance of developing healthy ways to deal with stress. Are you wondering how you should manage stress after recovery? Our aftercare program helps you build a network of support by connecting you with other clients who have completed the program. In the meantime, learn how stress can
Leadership tools in recovery involve calling on your strengths to find productive ways to regulate your behavior. Some clients come to Recovery Ranch in Tennessee fully equipped with knowledge of the 12 step therapy program and years of Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous under their belt. However, to get the most out of recovery, you
At Recovery Ranch in Tennessee, we help clients with alcohol and drug use disorders go through detox in a safe, structured environment. We also offer numerous programs at our substance abuse treatment center that include life skills coaching for healthy ways to deal with stress and trauma. Learn more about how life coaching for recovery
Clients at Recovery Ranch in Tennessee sometimes ask, “Is stress affecting my health?” The answer depends on the type of stress and how your body reacts to it. Certain stressors, such as childhood trauma and PTSD may link directly to your substance use disorder. Other forms of stress can improve your health in small quantities.Is
Teenagers today don’t remember a world without digital connections. Going a full day with no online access would send many Generation Z kids in a panic. At the same time that social media allows kids to connect with people from all over the world, it also leaves them vulnerable to peer pressure, bullying, and other
At Recovery Ranch in Tennessee, we treat many clients with depressive disorders and some of them experience elevated levels of stress after using social media. Learn more about social media and depression and the connection between depression and substance abuse. If you are struggling with depression, reach out to mental health treatment programs in Nashville
Many people who suffer from an alcohol use disorder have an alcoholic beverage of choice. People choose specific drinks for many reasons but the common types of alcohol abused are not clear cut. At Recovery Ranch in Tennessee, we believe that knowledge can empower our current and future clients.This article discusses the alcohol content of
At Recovery Ranch in Tennessee, we provide drug and alcohol detox and recovery treatment for those who suffer from drug and alcohol substance use disorders. Some clients who come to us have a dependency on commonly abused prescription drugs. Learn more about the dangers of medication prescribed by doctors or available over the counter at
At Recovery Ranch in Tennessee, new clients often ask, “Is alcohol a drug?” If you find yourself drinking more and longer than you planned, you may wonder if you have a drinking problem. Alternately, the thought might not cross your mind because people tend to consider alcohol and drugs two separate categories — because alcohol
