What is Lean Drug? Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Drug Abuse, Substance Abuse, TreatmentBy The Ranch TNApril 1, 2020What 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… Details
Dangers of Designer Drugs: Rogue Chemicals Designed to Cause Damage Addiction, Addictions, Drug Abuse, Substance Abuse, UncategorizedBy The Ranch TNMarch 31, 2020Extreme anxiety, paranoia, hallucinations, psychosis, death — these are only a few of the hidden dangers of designer drugs. If you haven’t yet used a designer drug, now is not the time to begin. These synthetic party drugs do everything except encourage a good time. In fact, they’re quite dangerous because only the shady chemist… Details
What Is the Heroin Addiction Recovery Rate? Addiction, Addictions, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy The Ranch TNMarch 29, 2020The heroin addiction recovery rate is difficult to pin down exactly. In general, much depends upon the type and duration of treatment. Whether the client completes the treatment program for heroin addiction is another weighty factor. Studies have produced mixed results regarding the heroin addiction recovery rate, but some experts feel it may hover around 70 percent or… Details
Five Signs of a Functioning Alcoholic: Is Your Loved One Struggling? Addiction, Addictions, Alcoholism, UncategorizedBy The Ranch TNMarch 27, 2020Did you know that nearly 20 percent of all alcoholics in America are considered high functioning? In other words, they don’t fit the typical stereotype you may envision when you think of someone who suffers from alcohol use disorder. Rather, a high-functioning alcoholic is typically successful. Signs of a functioning alcoholic may be difficult to notice… Details
How Does AA Help? Addiction Recovery for Beginners Addiction, Addictions, AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNMarch 25, 2020How does AA help you recover from addiction? Specifically, AA, an acronym for Alcoholics Anonymous, is an organization created to help people heal from alcohol use disorder. Since its inception in 1935, millions of people have found help and hope through participation in a local AA chapter — even those who suffer other forms of addiction. If you’re struggling… Details
How to Prevent a Panic Attack in Real-Time Mental Health Treatment, RecoveryBy The Ranch TNMarch 24, 2020In the U.S., an estimated 2.7% of people have panic disorder. And one of the worst things about panic is that often you can feel it coming on. But you feel helpless to stop it. The great news is you can learn how to prevent a panic attack in real-time. 1. How to Prevent a Panic… Details
The Many Types of Addiction: Not Just Drugs and Alcohol Anymore Addiction, Addictions, TreatmentBy The Ranch TNMarch 23, 2020Addiction 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… Details
Types of Addiction Addiction Treatment, Mental Health TreatmentBy The Ranch TNMarch 22, 2020What all types of addiction have in common is the inability to stop using the substance regardless of how many times you’ve tried. Whether you are addicted to alcohol, prescription medication, or illicit street drugs, you may have formed a long-term dependency that has controlled every aspect of your life. Addiction is often a slow… Details
Motivational Interviewing and Addiction: The Impact of Being Heard Addiction, Addictions, Articles>Therapy, TreatmentBy The Ranch TNMarch 21, 2020Change 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… Details
Meth Effects on Teeth: Regain Your Smile By Seeking Treatment for Addiction Addiction, Addictions, Meth Addiction TreatmentBy The Ranch TNMarch 19, 2020Methamphetamine, or meth, is a highly acidic stimulant that causes a host of problems for the person taking it. High on the list is damage to teeth and gums. Several factors combine to create havoc inside the mouth of someone who struggles with a substance use disorder involving meth. Meth effects on teeth can be… Details