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…
THC Defined: The Simple Truth What is THC? THC is the chemical that is found in marijuana that makes it intoxicating, psychoactive, or mind-altering. This chemical is found in the resin that is produced by the cannabis leaves and buds of the female cannabis plant. Understand that this plant contains more than 500 other chemicals.…
Putting an end to drug abuse begins with your desire to put the drug behind you. It means putting your physical and mental health first. Learning how to stop drug abuse is only as important as taking action. Take action by joining a support group or an addiction treatment program. Consider the following ways to…
Who needs drug detox programs for addiction recovery? Anyone who suffers from a substance use disorder can benefit from professional drug detox. Detox is the first step in recovery if there are drugs in your system. Generally speaking, nothing else can happen until you’ve gone through detox, and the offending chemicals have left your body.…
Heavy pot smokers often laugh at the idea that marijuana is addictive, even as they scramble to find more to smoke. And many of these users would get angry if forced to quit and would continue to use even if there were legal ramifications. This addictive situation may not be as bad as alcohol or…
Getting arrested when drunk or high while driving can be a challenging legal situation. However, many people get confused about the differences in DUI vs. DWI and how they are given out. If this situation has affected you, it is critical to thoroughly examine these differences to ensure that you understand your legal case. Furthermore,…
There’s a difference between oxycodone vs. hydrocodone, but both are strong prescription opioids that can lead to an addiction if prescribed for any length of time. Both medications are used for either acute or chronic pain and can be combined with acetaminophen for additional pain relief. Hydrocodone can also be combined with ibuprofen, while oxycodone…
What is lean drug? This is a question asked when you hear about the substance with the street name Purple Drank or Dirty Sprite. It is a combination of substances, made with a combination of codeine cough syrup, hard candy, and soda. At The Ranch, we are ready to help you overcome an addiction to…
Extreme anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations, psychosis, death — these are only a few of the hidden dangers of designer drugs. If you haven’t yet used a designer drug, now is not the time to begin. These synthetic party drugs do everything except encourage a good time. In fact, they’re quite dangerous because only the shady chemist…