One of the most difficult things about the COVID-19 pandemic is that it has increased the loneliness that many people experience. An estimated 35.7 million Americans live on their own, which is a figure that has grown significantly over time. For those who are living in isolation like this, coping with loneliness during quarantine is […]
Sometimes people do not succeed on the first try for sobriety or even the seventh. Then, one day, timing or circumstances bring a new opportunity to truly begin the journey of a lifetime of recovery. As you travel down this path, it is important to remember that there is more than one way to solve
Staying sober during coronavirus is likely a challenge for many people. Several media sources report that alcohol sales have recently skyrocketed, and several sources are reporting an uptick in substance abuse. If you are having difficulty staying sober during coronavirus, The Recovery Ranch continues to welcome clients, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. The caring, professional staff
It is clear that yoga is shedding its old reputation as an esoteric practice exclusively for the spiritually devout. It is also not just for those who consider themselves flexible or interested in eastern spirituality. At The Ranch TN, we use yoga to help you in the recovery process. Yoga is typically not appropriate for
Staying quarantined because of requirements related to the coronavirus takes a toll on individuals with alcohol use disorders. It also takes a toll on those that have an addiction to other drugs. There are ways to fill your time sober in quarantine. There are also ways that you can still get the treatment that you
There are an estimated 18 million children of alcoholic parents in the United States. More than 10% of those children are under the age of 18. And, per the National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA), every second of every hour, two more babies are born to addicted parents. Read on to learn more about
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It’s no secret that exercise benefits the body and the mind. Vigorous exercise improves circulation, strengthens the heart, helps maintain weight, relieves stress, sharpens the mind, and aids in sweating toxins out of the body. Researchers are now exploring how exercise can specifically help those individuals who are enrolled in substance abuse rehabilitation programs. Here
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Addiction treatment has become a science that is based on solid and modern research. While it is true that it is not a perfect science and that each patient is an individual with his or her own needs, there are truths about what makes treatment more likely to be successful. If you or someone you
A partial hospitalization program provides a level of treatment for those who are in drug or alcohol rehab or in mental health treatment. Due to the individualized nature of both treatment programs, a partial hospitalization program may come at different points in the treatment continuum. The Ranch has a professional staff of clinicians, social workers,
Mindfulness meditation is simply a process of learning how to be. But can mindfulness meditation work for addiction? Staying “in the moment” is critical when you are trying to break an addiction.Can Mindfulness Meditation Work for Addiction?Mindfulness meditation has been helping people for centuries. Its teachings can be found in yoga therapy and other practices