In Addiction Treatment and Beyond: We Need Each Other Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Articles>Addiction Treatment, Articles>Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Articles>Drug Addiction, Articles>Dual Diagnosis, Articles>Early Recovery, From Our Experts>Tennessee, Helpful Articles, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Recovery, Substance Abuse, TreatmentBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 15, 2020If any good thing has arisen from the collective trauma that we are all experiencing through the spread of COVID-19 and subsequent prevention methods, it is a spotlight on just how much we need each other especially when it comes to addiction treatment and beyond. Throughout the last six months, our ability to adapt to…
Common Characteristics of Children of Alcoholics Alcoholism, Articles>Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, TreatmentBy The Ranch TNJune 2, 2020There are an estimated 18 million children of alcoholic parents in the United States. More than 10% of those children are under the age of 18. And, per the National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA), every second of every hour, two more babies are born to addicted parents. Read on to learn more about…
The Effects of Exercise on Drug or Alcohol Rehab Addiction Treatment, Articles, Articles>Addiction Treatment, Articles>Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, TreatmentBy The Ranch TNMay 28, 2020It’s no secret that exercise benefits the body and the mind. Vigorous exercise improves circulation, strengthens the heart, helps maintain weight, relieves stress, sharpens the mind, and aids in sweating toxins out of the body. Researchers are now exploring how exercise can specifically help those individuals who are enrolled in substance abuse rehabilitation programs. Here…
Why Do I Need Alcohol Abuse Counseling? Alcoholism, Articles>Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Articles>TherapyBy The Ranch TNApril 16, 2020When we have patients come into our facility at The Ranch, we want to encourage open conversations about substance use disorders. Part of this starts with asking and answering those commonly asked questions. For instance, we often hear, why do I need alcohol abuse counseling, from patients who are entering treatment. Also, some patients may…
Alcohol-Induced Psychosis: Causes, Concerns & Treatment Options Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNFebruary 22, 2017People who drink excessive amounts of alcohol can develop the symptoms of psychosis (hallucinations and/or delusional thinking) while intoxicated or in a state of withdrawal. They can also develop a distinct condition called alcohol-induced psychotic disorder or alcohol-induced psychotic syndrome (AIPS). The development of AIPS is a very serious occurrence that can lead to poor…
How to Help a Suicidal Recovering Addict Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNApril 6, 2016One of the biggest risk factors for suicide is substance abuse. It may seem like an addict who has gotten help, gone through rehab and is in recovery would be safe from suicidal thoughts. Unfortunately, the addict in recovery still has a long and tough road ahead, and suicide is still a risk. If you…
Nashville Universities, Police and Bars Crack Down on Underage, Binge Drinking Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNDecember 30, 2015College students out-drink other young people, often with disastrous consequences, and schools and officials are fighting back. The goal is to change the culture of college drinking, to prevent underage drinking and limit dangerous binge drinking. The issue of binge-drinking students is not new, but the recent newsworthy stories of sexual assaults and other kinds…
Vitamin D Deficiency Greatly Increases Risk for Alcoholic Hepatitis Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNOctober 12, 2015New findings from a team of French researchers point to a substantial increase in alcoholic hepatitis risks in alcohol-dependent people with severe vitamin D deficiencies. Significant numbers of people who routinely consume excessive amounts of alcohol will develop alcoholic hepatitis, one of three interrelated conditions jointly known as alcoholic liver disease. In a study published…
Risks for Cirrhosis Pass Through Family Bloodlines Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNSeptember 24, 2015New evidence from a multinational research team points to the existence of a genetic component in the chances that any given alcohol consumer will develop a severe form of alcoholic liver disease known as alcoholic cirrhosis.
More Americans Are Becoming Heavy Drinkers Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNSeptember 23, 2015A recent study maps out drinking county-by-county in the United States and finds that there are big variations in drinking patterns across the country, with binge drinking and other heavy drinking patterns on the rise overall. Published in the American Journal of Public Health, the study finds that heavy drinking among Americans is up more…
