Side Effects: Medication for Borderline Personality Disorder Mental Health, Mood DisordersBy The RanchDecember 6, 2017Medication for borderline personality disorder affects each patient differently, so it is important to be aware of the possible side effects that you may encounter. Be sure to ask your doctor about any medications that should not be taken in combination with medication for borderline personality disorder and keep track of any side effects that… Details
How Toltec Practices Help in Addiction Recovery Articles>Recovery at The Ranch, RecoveryBy The RanchDecember 5, 2017Getting sober can be a difficult journey, and one of the most valuable tools you can make use of along the way is an open mind. Learning about Toltec wisdom might sound a little esoteric when all you want to do is get clean, but these practices can be a key aspect of a fulfilling,… Details
Pros and Cons of Treating Depression With Ketamine DepressionBy The RanchDecember 4, 2017Depression is an ugly monster. It overtakes lives, shrouding sufferers in shadow. It intensifies any and all underlying psychological and physiological conditions. As a result, it can be a beast to treat.
Is There a Difference Between Sex Addiction, Sex Offending and Sexual Misconduct? Articles>Sex Addiction, Sexual HarassmentBy The RanchDecember 1, 2017By Karen Brownd, CSAT, Director of the Center for Relationship and Sexual Recovery and Associate Clinical Director at The Ranch Recent accusations of sexual misconduct by celebrities have led to unprecedented revelations of sexual harassment, misconduct and abuse, and questions about the difference between sex addiction vs. sex offender. Many men in prominent positions have… Details
Relapse Doesn’t Have to be Part of Recovery Articles>Addiction Treatment, Articles>Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchDecember 1, 2017“Relapse is a part of recovery.” This idiom was recited time and again in the inpatient treatment center where I spent 30 days in January 2008. The other thing I heard a lot was “addiction is a chronic disease.” Meaning that this alcoholism/addiction thing I had wasn’t going anywhere. There were treatments for it, yes,… Details
Why Your Alcohol Problem Makes Sense Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The RanchNovember 30, 2017By Sara Schapmann Survival and self-preservation are human instincts. While no one dreams of becoming an alcoholic when they grow up, sometimes it happens, and usually for good reason. Counterintuitive as it is, alcohol abuse can be an unconscious survival mechanism. If you never learned proper coping skills to navigate life’s challenges or had the… Details
Narcissistic Personality Disorder Causes: Nature vs. Nurture Mental HealthBy The RanchNovember 29, 2017Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is one of 10 personality disorders recognized by the American Psychiatric Association.
Methods for Accelerating Alcohol Detox Articles>Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, DetoxBy The RanchNovember 28, 2017If you’ve ever had a hangover, you know that detoxing from alcohol can be an unpleasant affair. If you’re deciding to stop drinking and enter recovery, you may be wondering “How long does alcohol withdrawal last? Is there anything I can do to make it go faster?”
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helps Reduce Impulsivity So You Can Gain Control of Your Actions Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchNovember 27, 2017Thinking before we act is something most of us are able to do. After all, rational thought over impulse and decision-making over instinct are what differentiate us humans from other animals. Unfortunately, some people have a hard time resisting certain impulses or behaviors, even destructive or unhealthy ones.
Ketamine for Anxiety Articles>Drug AddictionBy The RanchNovember 22, 2017The drug ketamine is a proven antidote to depression. Now, medical professionals have begun prescribing ketamine for anxiety as well.
