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Is There a Really Addictive Personality?

Addiction, Alcoholism, Articles>Addiction Research, Articles>Mental Health, Helpful Articles, Mental Health, Mood DisordersBy The Ranch

We have all heard that some people are prone to addiction, and there seem to be plenty of real-world examples to illustrate the truth of this adage. But is it accurate to say that someone who has suffered through multiple addictions has a really addictive personality? Or is this an overly simplistic explanation for a…

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Rehab Centers Near Me: Recovery Ranch

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If you’ve decided that it’s time to get help for a substance abuse problem, you’re making a wise choice. Willfully entering treatment for addiction can be a hard call to make, but an important one. When you’re searching for, “rehab centers near me,” you may have questions about what to expect when you enter treatment.…

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Depression FAQs

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Everyone knows what it’s like to have a bad day. After all, we all feel sad and insecure sometimes. However, there are key differences between normal sadness and irritability and clinical depression.  Depression is a medical condition that can be debilitating and life-threatening. When left untreated, it may impact numerous areas of functioning.  As a…

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What Types of PTSD Are There?

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness that some people develop in response to trauma. It’s defined by the length of time people experience their symptoms, and the symptoms themselves. For someone to be diagnosed with PTSD, they must have experienced symptoms for at least a month. PTSD People with PTSD have disturbing feelings…

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What to Look for in a Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment Facility

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When deciding on the right mental health treatment center for co-occurring disorders, there are several key elements you should look for. Make sure you are giving yourself the best chance for success by finding a mental health treatment center with these important elements.  Qualified Staff Members A co-occurring disorder occurs when an individual suffers from a mental health condition and a substance use…

woman laying over side of chair not knowing if she's suffering from bipolar psychosis or schizophrenia

Identifying the Difference Between Bipolar Psychosis & Schizophrenia

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Psychosis is the term used to describe two major disruptions in mental health — hallucinations and delusional thinking — that seriously interfere with the ability to stay grounded in reality. Most people probably associate these disruptions with the mental illness schizophrenia. However, significant numbers of people with bipolar disorder also develop psychosis symptoms. Without knowing…