With the rise of opioid use, addiction to prescription drugs has become a more prevalent issue in recent years. Many individuals who struggle with chronic pain or other ailments find themselves dependent on their prescription drugs, eventually leading them to develop substance use disorders. Recovery Ranch Tennessee provides prescription drug addiction treatment to help these […]
Those who are addicted to love live in a chaotic world of desperate need and emotional despair. Fearful of being alone or rejected, love addicts endlessly search for that special someone that will make them feel whole. Ironically, these individuals oftentimes have had numerous opportunities for the truly intimate experience they think they want. But they are
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Leaky gut syndrome is an unofficial term used to describe a collection of symptoms that center on damage in the lining of the large intestine. This damage gives undigested food particles and toxins access to the bloodstream by producing minute gaps in the intestinal wall. There is controversy regarding some of the purported effects of leaky
One day you’re working, and then you’re not. Whether it’s from an injury or a chronic illness, developing a disability as an adult leads to plenty of challenges. You find yourself unable to work or enjoy the activities you love. Sometimes this shift is temporary, but in some cases, it’s permanent. Either way, disability can
When entering addiction treatment, many people fear that freedom goes right out the window. Never to be seen for the duration of time while they’re in treatment. However, at The Ranch Tennessee, we value our client’s autonomy. We recognize that unique strengths exist within each individual who walks through our doors. We approach our clients
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Fearing the unknown is a seemingly inevitable part of human life and one of the most cited fears of those entering addiction treatment for the first time. Not knowing what to expect in treatment and not knowing how others will react to your admission of addiction are both powerful fears that tend to keep us
Exercises for the Soul Attention to our bodily health through physical activity, nutrition and getting enough sleep, as well as taking time for our mental health, often find their way onto our self-care plans, but what about exercises that target the soul? How can holistic care help?Although most people focus on their physical health by
In addiction recovery and in your journey to freedom from anxiety or depression, the healing process demands much more than just addressing the problematic behaviors or feelings that arise. It demands every part of you, mind, body and soul. You’ve probably noticed that when you encounter circumstances that trouble you emotionally or mentally, physical symptoms will
Working through any 12-step program can be not only life-changing but, more commonly—life-saving. The twelve steps, combined with a supportive treatment environment, can be the catalyst you need to change your life completely. You may already be familiar with steps one through three: admitting that we are powerless and our lives unmanageable, believing in a
Addiction Recovery is a Personal Experience Addiction recovery is an intensely personal experience. The variety of addiction recovery experiences are as diverse as our personalities. However, there are common threads that most recovery journeys share. Recovery is meant to be a transformative process; it must be to be successful. Addiction recovery is about much more than the