3 Things You Shouldn’t Do If Your Loved One RelapsesRecoveryBy The RanchJanuary 18, 2020When you love a recovering alcoholic or drug addict, you may feel a huge sense of relief when he or she agrees to go into treatment and get sober. You want to believe that all the bad times are behind you. But if your loved one ends up relapsing, it can be devastating for you.…
Getting Past the Loss of a SponsorAddiction, Mental Health, RecoveryBy The RanchJanuary 9, 2020For many alcoholics and addicts in recovery, a sponsor is a lifeline to sanity and sobriety. Whether you are feeling sad, angry, elated or on edge, the first person you typically call is your sponsor. A sponsor is probably your most trusted friend in sobriety. The relationship between you and your sponsor can be a…
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…
Does Age at First Marijuana Use Affect Risks for Substance-Related Problems?Articles>Drug Addiction, Drug Abuse, RecoveryBy The RanchJanuary 4, 2020People who use marijuana/cannabis as teenagers expose themselves to a number of significant harms, including increased chances of developing an addiction to cannabis. In a study published in October 2014 in the Journal of Substance Use, a multinational research team explored the impact that a person’s age at first marijuana use has on the chances…
We Are Here for Your Substance Abuse RecoveryAddiction, Articles>Recovery at The Ranch, RecoveryBy Andrea BakerDecember 16, 2019Leave a commentIf you’re not sure who to turn to for substance abuse recovery, reach out to us at Recovery Ranch. We know it’s not easy to say that you need help, or admit that treatment is necessary. But when you reach out to get help, you’re taking an important step toward having a good future you…
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…
The 12 Step Program for AddictionAddiction, Addictions, Alcoholism, Articles>Addiction Treatment, RecoveryBy Andrea BakerDecember 4, 2019Leave a commentThe 12 Step program for addiction began in 1935, as Alcoholics Anonymous. 12 principles, or steps, to breaking free from addiction were established. Since then, the model has been used for many addictions. For instance, including sex, gambling, and narcotic addictions all benefit from the model. Further, research has shown the 12 step program to…
Support Groups For Families Of Drug AddictsArticles>Drug Addiction, Drug Abuse, Helpful Articles, RecoveryBy Andrea BakerDecember 2, 2019Leave a commentWhen it comes to support groups for families of drug addicts, it’s important to address the elephant in the room. Support groups for families of drug addicts or any kind of therapy don’t work if you don’t want it to. You may feel that you are not the one with a problem, so why do you…
What is Crack?Addiction, Drug Abuse, Recovery, Substance Abuse, TreatmentBy The RanchOctober 25, 2019Leave a commentTypical cocaine comes in powder form. Snorting it leads to a high that lasts up to about 20 minutes. Although impure, there’s also a different, more potent form of the drug on the market. What is crack, and how does it compare to powder cocaine? What is Crack? It’s interesting to note that crack is…
