Finding a treatment program for your substance use disorder is complex–but it does not have to be impossible. Let licensed professionals help you. Here at The Ranch, we support our patients with the use of personalized and custom-made care plans. This is vital to the recovery and long-term success of our treatment modalities. Benefiting from […]
Psychiatrist vs. TherapistWhen you begin treatment for an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you might work with a psychiatrist and a therapist to address your specific addiction or mental health treatment needs. There are differences between a psychiatrist vs. therapist. A psychiatrist is a doctor that is focused on treating your symptoms with medication, and
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There’s a difference between oxycodone vs. hydrocodone, but both are strong prescription opioids that can lead to an addiction if prescribed for any length of time. Both medications are used for either acute or chronic pain and can be combined with acetaminophen for additional pain relief. Hydrocodone can also be combined with ibuprofen, while oxycodone
What is lean drug? This is a question asked when you hear about the substance with the street name Purple Drank or Dirty Sprite. It is a combination of substances, made with a combination of codeine cough syrup, hard candy, and soda. At The Ranch, we are ready to help you overcome an addiction to
Addiction can impact your life in more ways than one. In fact, there are many types of addiction, and not all of them are drug- or alcohol-related. Still, treatment is necessary to break the cycle, regardless of what disorder has you in its grasp. There is still a process and a methodology needed to help you
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Change is hard. Think about the last time you tried to lose weight or quit smoking. Consider those yearly resolutions and how quickly they fall by the wayside, victims of procrastination. Things that we do by habit, even simple tasks such as reading in bed or drinking coffee in the morning, happen from years of
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The benefits of group therapy are many for someone who is attempting recovery from substance use disorder at Recovery Ranch in Tennessee. Often, problems and barriers are easier to discuss in a group setting, especially if other people in the group are experiencing similar issues. A group setting, monitored by a licensed therapist, is a
Before discussing CBT vs. DBT, it’s good to know what each acronym describes. CBT is cognitive behavioral therapy, or a type of psychotherapy used to treat a variety of disorders, including those involving mental health and addiction. In contrast, DBT refers to dialectical behavioral therapy, a category of CBT. While both are forms of talk
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Addiction impacts the entire family system. The addict typically experiences feelings of despair, hopelessness, guilt, shame, loneliness, and worthlessness. The family also experiences similar feelings. Families may have increased anxiety, loss of their own identity, diminished work functioning, isolation, and an overall decrease in life satisfaction. Working with families while patients are in treatment is
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If you know what to expect at rehab when you go for addiction treatment, you will be better prepared to do the work that is needed to get well. With the knowledge of what to expect at inpatient rehab, fears and anxiety about getting treatment will decrease. Going to rehab is a big step on
