Keep a Safe Distance From Former Substance-Abusing Friends Articles>Early RecoveryBy The Ranch TNApril 21, 2011“Distance has the same effect on the mind as on the eye.” – Samuel Johnson, English author, poet, essayist, lexicographer (1709-1784) Think of looking at something that’s off in the distance. You feel safe, because you are far removed from its presence and not affected by its action or inaction. Your eye transmits the image… Details
Are You Married to Porn? Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNApril 18, 2011If you are the spouse of someone with an Internet pornography addiction, your self-worth has probably suffered. Wives and lovers will often blame themselves for their partner’s sexual addiction problem. Spouses will compare their own bodies to the unreasonably perfect images the porn addict is viewing online. As there is no way that anyone could… Details
Eating Disorders in Midlife Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNApril 14, 2011Eating disorders are often believed to be an adolescent disease, affecting only girls in their teen years and striking mostly white females in higher socioeconomic neighborhoods. In recent years, however, many other population groups are showing that they, too, suffer from eating disorders. Children are increasingly being diagnosed with eating disorders, and males of all… Details
Making Decisions While Sleep-Deprived can be Risky Business Helpful ArticlesBy The Ranch TNApril 14, 2011Lack of sleep can give us headaches, make us grouchy and can even leave us feeling drunk. What many don’t know is that lack of sleep can also cause a sense of euphoria that can cloud our judgment and reasoning ability. According to researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, this euphoria and lack of… Details
Genetic Connections to Drinking and Driving May Impact Studies of Repeat Drunk Drivers AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNApril 8, 2011For some who consume alcohol and then drive a car, a recent study says that genetics may be partly to blame for the life-endangering behavior. While the study findings certainly don’t serve as an excuse for the behavior, they may encourage more studies into the reasons people repeat crimes like drunk driving.
Often-Overlooked Eating Disorder Signs Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNApril 4, 2011With so many young girls developing eating disorders in the United States, it can leave parents wondering whether or not there is a problem plaguing their own daughters. The reality is that there are symptoms that are noticeable and can give parents a heads-up that there is something going on with their little girl.
Adults from Alcoholic Homes May Have Higher Tendency for Sexual Addiction Problems Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNApril 4, 2011Though the causes for sexual compulsivity are many and multi-faceted, some research suggests that people with sexual addictions and dysfunctional behaviors toward sex grew up in households where a parent abused alcohol.
Are You a Workaholic? Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNMarch 25, 2011If you’re working way too many hours, you might be in danger of becoming a workaholic. What started off as an admirable effort to get ahead may have become a progressively time-consuming and obsessive compulsion that veers into the area of work addiction. How do you know if you are a workaholic? Here are some… Details
The Emotional Effects & Mental Health Risks of Secondhand Smoke Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNMarch 25, 2011Smoking is a habit that can lead to a host of health problems. Besides increasing the risk of lung cancer and dental problems, smoking can also cause problems for those who live with the smoker. Research is increasingly highlighting the health problems that are caused by the exposure to secondhand smoke.
Legendary Musician Ray Charles Battled Decades-Long Heroin Addiction Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNMarch 21, 2011One of music’s all-time legends, the late Ray Charles, battled heroin addiction for many years – an addiction that many believe affected his life more than losing his eyesight ever could. Ray Charles, from his birth, faced serious challenges – including a childhood set in poverty in the racially-charged south of the 1930s, to witnessing… Details
