Bottling Up vs. Sharing: Talking About Your AddictionArticles>Early RecoveryBy The RanchAugust 7, 2012When you are in the process of recovering from an addiction, talking about your illness can be an important part of the healing process. However, it can be difficult to know how to talk about your experiences, and with whom. It can be embarrassing and uncomfortable to talk about an addiction, even if you know… Details
The Evolution of Addiction TreatmentArticles>Addiction TreatmentBy The RanchAugust 6, 2012Treatment for substance abuse and other addictions has changed significantly over the years. 100 years ago, addicts were believed to be morally degenerate, and the process of “treating” their addiction often amounted to little more than torture. Until research showed that addiction was a treatable disease of the brain, many addicts were also given prison… Details
Wearing the Warning Signs All Over Your SmileArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchAugust 3, 2012Trying to hide an eating disorder will only go so far until your smile gives it away. Dentists are often the first medical professionals to spot signs of the disease, according to an article on eating disorders.
Animal-Assisting Therapy for AddictionArticles>Addiction TreatmentBy The RanchJuly 31, 2012In reading the title of this article, your first thought may be that someone has made a mistake. Surely, you are thinking, they must be referring to ‘animal-assisted therapy’, which is a fairly familiar topic to anyone who has done a Google search looking for information about alternative treatments for addiction and other chronic health… Details
Bipolar Disorder and Substance AbuseArticles>Dual DiagnosisBy The RanchJuly 30, 2012Bipolar disorder, a serious psychiatric condition sometimes referred to as “Manic Depression”, is aptly named due to the “bipolar opposite” of the extreme moods. Most individuals with bipolar disorder experience mood swings that range from extreme manic highs to severely depressed lows. The disorder can be diagnosed after just one manic episode and no depressive… Details
Low Self-Esteem Linked to DepressionArticles>TherapyBy The RanchJuly 28, 2012Low self-esteem and depression both fill a mind with negative thoughts. Beliefs about oneself form the self-esteem either positively or negatively. Negative experiences with others may greatly influence the low self-esteem someone develops. Depression, rather, is a psychological and physical disorder that stems from within, but can be influenced by self-esteem.
Overview of Postpartum DepressionArticles>TherapyBy The RanchJuly 26, 2012Having a baby is an exciting time in a woman’s life. It is a time of growth and change that involves constant changes in a woman’s body – which impact her physically, emotionally, and mentally. While having a baby is typically a time when parents are excited and filled with joy, it can also be… Details
Treating the Narcissistic Sex AddictArticles>Sex AddictionBy The RanchJuly 26, 2012It is not uncommon for the lay person to view a sex addict as narcissistic, assuming the individual is focused only on self with a heightened sense of worth. In reality, however, the narcissist is one who tends to use this approach as a defense mechanism to protect the individual against powerful feelings of unworthiness… Details
Using Pets as Healing PartnersArticles>Recovery at The RanchBy The RanchJuly 25, 2012Ask any animal lover and they’ll tell you that pets can help you heal nearly any hurt. But ask a scientist and you might be surprised to receive the same answer! Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT), and Animal-Assisted Activities (AAA) have gained some attention from researchers due to the positive (or is that “pawsitive”) outcomes reported. While… Details
Elements of a Winning Mindset for Successful Addiction TreatmentArticles>Early RecoveryBy The RanchJuly 24, 2012Choosing to go into an addiction treatment program is one of the most important, most difficult, and potentially most life-altering decisions you will ever make. Taking the first step towards treatment takes a lot of courage, and treatment itself takes dedication and hard work. The rewards of successful addiction treatment, however, make all the effort… Details
