Low pH in the Brain Linked to Depression and Panic DisorderArticles>NewsBy The RanchJune 14, 2012Studies performed by John Wemmie, M.D., Ph.D., a neuroscientist at the Univeristy of Iowa, have uncovered interesting information about how acidity in the brain (pH) may impact healthy and unhealthy brain function. Dr. Wemmie’s studies, conducted on mice and human subjects, used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests to detect and track pH changes that occur… Details
ChangeRecoveryBy The RanchJune 14, 2012Lloyd Gordon, III, MD is the Medical Director at The Ranch Tennesse. I was somewhat discouraged with the recent article cited in the ASAM News called “Adjunctive Counseling During Brief and Extended Buprenorphine-Naloxon Treatment for Prescription Opioid Dependence” with the lead investigator being Roger D. Weiss, MD, of Boston University. The article described adjunctive counseling… Details
Survey Data Shows Elderly Drug Abuse is on The RiseArticles>Drug AddictionBy The RanchJune 13, 2012As we all know, the aging process takes a certain toll on the body. Knees hurt, joints ache, and overall performance of body systems diminish overtime. Therefore, it’s no surprise that many members of the aging population take prescription medications to keep pain in check.
Public Perception of Eating DisordersArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchJune 12, 2012Eating disorders carry with them not only the physical challenges and mental anguish of trying to change dangerous behaviors, but also a social stigma. Many in the general public don’t have any knowledge of the signs of eating disorders or the factors that can increase risk.
Online Gambling: When a Game is No Longer a GameArticlesBy The RanchJune 11, 2012Gambling in and of itself is not a bad thing and can even be a lot of fun. Millions of people each year flock to gambling centers like Las Vegas, Atlantic City, or other legal casinos with the glimmering hope that one roll of the dice, one pull of that lever, or one hand of… Details
Strength of SupportArticles>Addiction TreatmentBy The RanchJune 10, 2012A program that has been around for more than 70 years, 12 step programs, appear to still be just as successful as they were when they began.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Effective For Victims of WarArticles>Trauma and PTSDBy The RanchJune 9, 2012Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been a useful tool in treating many types of mental illnesses. It is widely used to treat substance abuse and addiction, as well as eating disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder. The technique aids many patients in recovery by helping them evaluate how their beliefs and thoughts affect how they feel.
Missing Out on OpportunitiesArticles>Recovery at The RanchBy The RanchJune 8, 2012“You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky, retired Canadian-born professional National Hockey League (NHL) ice hockey player who played for four teams in 20 seasons, nicknamed “The Great One,” and often called “the greatest hockey player ever” (born 1961) Nothing ventured, nothing gained. We’ve heard that adage more than… Details
Internet AddictionArticles>NewsBy The RanchJune 7, 2012It is often difficult to get a designation of and recognition for new addictions. The psychiatry and therapy communities as well as the wider public can be slow to admit to the reality of certain problems. However, it is tough to ignore the fact that people can become obsessed with and even addicted to the… Details
Identifying an Eating Disorder in its Earliest StagesArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchJune 6, 2012Eating disorders can be one of the most difficult types of obsessive-compulsive conditions to overcome, as those who are diagnosed with anorexia or bulimia are often so deeply enmeshed in the food-phobic worlds they have constructed for themselves that they can no longer remember that a different way of life exists.
