Snow DepressionHelpful Articles, Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 20, 2020Understanding Snow Depression “And February was so long that it lasted into March And found us walking a path alone together You stopped and pointed and you said, ‘That’s a crocus’ And I said, ‘What’s a crocus?’ And you said, ‘It’s a flower’ I tried to remember, but I said, ‘What’s a flower?’ ”— Dar…
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Effective Treatment for Binge Eating DisorderHelpful Articles, Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 17, 2020In a study published in December 2014 in the Journal of Eating Disorders, a team of Canadian and American researchers examined the effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) as a binge eating disorder treatment; the researchers also explored the underlying factors that may account for DBT’s usefulness, including an improved ability to control the emotions…
Alcoholism, Cannabis Use Disorder Go Hand-in-HandAlcoholism, Helpful ArticlesBy The RanchJanuary 16, 2020Alcohol use disorder and cannabis use disorder are frequently co-occurring or comorbid substance problems in both teenagers and adults, a group of U.S.-based researchers report. Comorbid conditions are health problems that appear together in one person and cause more difficulties for that person than they would on their own. In a study published in January…
Alcohol Damages White Matter in Brain, Affects Critical ThinkingAlcoholism, Helpful ArticlesBy The RanchJanuary 14, 2020People who drink heavily must work substantially harder on critical thinking tasks to achieve the same results as people unaffected by alcohol problems due to changes in the white matter in their brains, a new study finds. Changes in the health of white matter were recently compared among people affected by alcohol dependence (alcoholism) and…
5 Surprising Ways Drugs Can Affect Your HealthArticles>Drug Addiction, Helpful ArticlesBy The RanchJanuary 13, 2020Illegal drugs can cause a variety of health problems. So can prescription drugs when they’re misused. Many of these problems are widely known, such as loss of short-term memory associated with marijuana, tooth damage from methamphetamine, and anxiety linked to cocaine. How Drugs Can Affect Your Health These drugs can also have serious — even…
Getting Family on Board With TherapyHelpful Articles, RecoveryBy The RanchJanuary 8, 2020There has always been a stigma attached to the need to see a therapist. Whether the reason is a little anxiety, a deeper mental illness, an addictive disorder or anything else, needing psychological help has long been seen as a weakness. The tides are turning and more people are accepting mental illness and addiction as…
The Biggest Causes of Relapse From Addiction RecoveryHelpful Articles, RecoveryBy The RanchJanuary 7, 2020Choosing to get sober is an important decision in the life of an addict or an alcoholic, but getting through detoxification and initial treatment is only the first step of the journey. You have to remain vigilant — staying sober requires commitment and dedication. There is always a risk of relapse. But what are the…
Is There a Really Addictive Personality?Addiction, Alcoholism, Articles>Addiction Research, Articles>Mental Health, Helpful Articles, Mental Health, Mood DisordersBy The RanchJanuary 2, 2020We 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…
Loved Ones Can Help Battle AddictionHelpful Articles, RelationshipsBy The RanchJanuary 1, 2020Fighting addiction is challenging for everybody concerned, not just the individual with chemical dependency. Jim Sullivan has been that individual, and he shares his story in a recent article for Boston Herald, telling of the depths of his addiction and his recovery. The article was intended as something of a personal thank you to the…
Sober Holidays: Make the PledgeArticles>Addiction Treatment, Helpful Articles, RecoveryBy Andrea BakerDecember 7, 2019Leave a commentMaintaining sobriety during the holidays can be tricky. You are surrounded by friends and family that want to celebrate in a way that maybe you can’t, and that makes it challenging. You don’t even have to have an addiction disorder to enjoy sober holidays. Consider some reasons it is beneficial to avoid alcohol as you…
