Sleep and Addiction: Exploring the ConnectionArticles>Addiction ResearchBy The RanchSeptember 15, 2012Insomnia is a characteristic condition of the modern world. Among the ranks of the miserable are alcoholics and drug addicts, whose sleep is constantly disrupted by the brain-altering effects of the chemicals they have been ingesting for so long. Even when addicts are in recovery, however, a good night’s sleep can still be hard to… Details
The Financial Costs of AddictionArticles>NewsBy The RanchSeptember 14, 2012Addiction is notable for the toll it takes on an individual’s health and relationships. However, while these losses feature prominently in the costs of addiction, they only tell part of the story. Typically, addicts and their families also pay a heavy financial cost, both in terms of the money spent on the substance or activity… Details
Profile of a Binge Eater: KathrynArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchSeptember 13, 2012A lot of people have certain preconceptions about what a binge eater or anyone with an eating disorder should look like. You might assume that a binge eater is an overweight, lazy, and insecure woman who lives alone and has few friends. It is easy to judge something that you don’t understand. Kathryn is a… Details
Couples Therapy for PTSDArticles>TherapyBy The RanchSeptember 12, 2012The tumultuous symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) flow into the world of the victim and the lives of the loved ones around. Seeing a loved one suffer, watching a loved one change, and trying to re-identify with a friend and lover known once-upon-a-time is mentally and physically exhausting. Couples need their own specific therapy… Details
Drinking to Cope With Social Anxiety DisorderArticles>Dual DiagnosisBy The RanchSeptember 11, 2012Alcohol consumption is often motivated by stress. Some specific situations, such as anxiety, can lead to self-medication, with individuals realizing that alcohol can help them feel more in control of a situation. However, it can also lead to misuse of alcohol, and result in related consequences.
Keeping it RealArticles>Trauma and PTSDBy The RanchSeptember 8, 2012Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not isolated to the individual who is experiencing it, his or her family feels the affects too.
Many People With ADHD Also Suffer From DepressionArticles>Addiction ResearchBy The RanchSeptember 7, 2012Many individuals suffering with ADHD are frequently misdiagnosed as simply depressed. While they may be experiencing depression as well, it is easy for the underlying cause of that depression to go unnoticed. This is especially the case with females, as males are diagnosed with the disorder at a rate of two to four times as… Details
Art Therapy to Treat DepressionArticlesBy The RanchSeptember 6, 2012Depression can make everyday duties seem overwhelming. Taking responsibility for one’s job or household responsibilities may feel draining. Medications are used by many to get past these feelings of apathy and tiredness. In many instances, talk therapy helps the depressed person to hear for themselves what is going on in their heart or mind. Quite… Details
Eating Disorders and the World of Problems Around ThemArticles>Dual DiagnosisBy The RanchSeptember 5, 2012It’s dangerous enough to have an eating disorder, but many people struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and related issues also face other mental health conditions. In fact, in most cases, multiple diagnoses are the expectation rather than the exception. Not only do these so-called co-occurring disorders make daily life incredibly difficult, but they also… Details
Get Outside – It’s Good For Your MindArticles>NewsBy The RanchAugust 31, 2012The closer you are to Mother Nature, the better off for your well-being.
