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
Staying in drug treatment for 90 days or more is a great commitment of time. There is no one right answer to this question. It is a multi-layered process to come to the conclusion that you need to stay in drug treatment for an extended period. Speaking with your treatment team is going to help
Who needs drug detox programs for addiction recovery? Anyone who suffers from a substance use disorder can benefit from professional drug detox. Detox is the first step in recovery if there are drugs in your system. Generally speaking, nothing else can happen until you’ve gone through detox, and the offending chemicals have left your body.
If you suffer from a substance use disorder and suspect you may have a second condition that’s complicating matters, you may benefit from a dual diagnosis treatment. A dual diagnosis is helpful in treating addiction when it co-occurs with a mental health disorder. Common co-occurring conditions include alcohol use disorder and depression as well as
