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…
OCD Treatment Centers Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Recovery, TreatmentBy The RanchOctober 23, 2019Leave a commentObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a form of anxiety. It leads to unwelcome thoughts, actions, or ideas. OCD treatment centers frequently welcome clients who self-medicate with drugs or alcohol to find relief. Here’s what you need to know. OCD Treatment Centers See More Substance Abuse Sufferers OCD interferes with all aspects of daily life. Routines and…
Am I an Alcoholic? Addiction, Addictions, Alcoholism, Recovery, Substance Abuse, TreatmentBy The RanchOctober 16, 2019Leave a commentYou wake up with a hangover. Not for the first time, you notice that your hands tremble. “Am I an alcoholic?” you wonder. There are some ways to find out. Am I an Alcoholic if I Binge Drink? Binge drinking means imbibing a substantial amount of alcohol in a short couple of hours. Usually, it’s…
How to Stay Sober Addiction, Addictions, Drug Abuse, Recovery, TreatmentBy The RanchOctober 14, 2019Leave a commentAnyone who’s struggled with drug and alcohol addiction has likely wondered how to stay sober. Like many people with addiction issues, they probably want to quit using. They may have even done it for a while, only to fall back into old, destructive habits. If they simply quit, and never sought treatment, the chances of…
How Addictive is Cocaine? Addiction, Addictions, Drug Abuse, Recovery, TreatmentBy The RanchOctober 11, 2019Leave a commentImagine snorting a white powder that doesn’t pass through your stomach and liver. Instead, it crosses the membranes and almost immediately reaches the brain. There, it creates a euphoric rush through the sudden release of dopamine. You tell me, how addictive is cocaine, which achieves just that? How Addictive is Cocaine? It’s fair to say…
Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention Addiction, Mental Health, Recovery, TreatmentBy The RanchOctober 7, 2019Leave a commentIn recent years, there has been a growing emphasis on learning how to maintain newfound sobriety. Breaking free from addiction is important, of course, but just as challenging is learning to prevent relapse. Mindfulness based relapse prevention can be a key part of the strategy, and it is an effective tool on the road to…
Is Marijuana A Gateway Drug? Addiction, Recovery, Substance Abuse, TreatmentBy The RanchOctober 2, 2019Leave a commentMarijuana use is increasingly common and even accepted across the United States. However, with changing drug use laws comes the question: Is marijuana a gateway drug? The answer isn’t apparent, but it is crucial to understand how marijuana use could impact future substance abuse behaviors. Do Marijuana Users Abuse Other Drugs? When people ask the…
PTSD Treatment Centers Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, RecoveryBy The RanchSeptember 25, 2019Leave a commentThere’s one thing that therapists at PTSD treatment centers want you to know. The condition doesn’t just affect veterans. It’s a common misconception that so-called regular people don’t struggle with PTSD. If you realize that you’re one of these individuals, there’s hope through a residential PTSD treatment center. A Closer Look at PTSD Post-traumatic stress…
Substance Abuse Evaluation: What to Expect Addiction, Addictions, Alcoholism, Articles, Recovery, Substance Abuse, TreatmentBy The RanchSeptember 30, 2018Whether by choice or by force, a substance abuse evaluation is one of the first steps in addiction treatment. There are four goals of a drug and alcohol abuse assessment: Determine the types of substances abused Determine the severity of substance abuse Assess co-occurring mental health disorders Make a treatment recommendation, if necessary During a…
The Healing Power of Support Systems Articles>Therapy, RecoveryBy The RanchMarch 5, 2018Humans are not designed to live alone. From the earliest of times, they banded together in tribes and groups for mutual support, sustenance and community. Modern life and technology have led to an epidemic of isolation. This is especially a challenge for people with addiction and/or mental illness, who can quickly spiral into their illness…
