What Does Adderall Do to People With ADHD?Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 18, 2018All people with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) have at least one of two behavioral problems: an inability to focus or maintain attention and unusual symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity. Doctors frequently treat the condition with Adderall, a name-brand medication containing the active ingredients dextroamphetamine and amphetamine. In combination, these two stimulants work by making certain… Details
The Power of Intention in RecoveryRecoveryBy The RanchJanuary 15, 2018As a recovering addict, your intentions can be your friend or your enemy, depending on your level of focus and clarity. You have to be clear about what you want before you can choose a constructive and life-affirming path. ACT therapy programs can help you eliminate the confusion that left you lost in the wilderness… Details
Health Risks Due to AlcoholismArticles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The RanchJanuary 12, 2018Do you need a little extra motivation to begin your recovery journey? Even if you feel healthy now, soon the effects of alcohol abuse on your body will be impossible to ignore. Here are just some of the health risks caused by alcoholism.
Signs & Symptoms of ManiaMental Health, Mood DisordersBy The RanchJanuary 11, 2018Many people are aware of the symptoms of depression, but the signs and symptoms of mania—another defining characteristic of bipolar disorder—are much less widely known. Getting help for those in need is essential and it helps being able to identify when somebody has the condition.
If Nerves Could Talk: How PTSD Is Stored in Our Bodies and How to Treat ItArticles>Trauma and PTSDBy The RanchJanuary 10, 2018Those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and have yet to find relief with traditional therapy, may want to consider trying two relatively new treatment methods called somatic experiencing and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). Both therapies aim to induce healing by allowing the brain to properly process traumatic events.
A History of Bipolar DisorderMental Health, Mood DisordersBy The RanchJanuary 8, 2018‘Bipolar disorder’ is the general term for a group of mental health conditions known officially as bipolar and related disorders. Today, these illnesses are recognized by mental health experts in the U.S. and throughout the world. However, not too long ago, things were very different. In fact, use of the term ‘bipolar disorder’ only dates… Details
The Dangers of Bipolar Disorder ImpulsivenessMental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 5, 2018Bipolar depression is a brain disorder characterized by unpredictable swings in mood and behavior. The bipolar depression symptoms resemble major depression with one key difference: the presence of episodes of mania or hypomania. Mania is a mood disturbance that leads to an abnormal amount of energy, talkativeness and an elevated mood. A manic episode can last… Details
Recognizing Panic Attacks in ToddlersAnxiety, Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 4, 2018Parents of young children must be full-time decoders and detectives. Children lack the ability to communicate abstract thoughts and ideas, leaving parents to fill in the gaps to figure out what their child wants or needs. That’s why it’s so important for parents to know that children can have panic attacks. At first, it might… Details
A History of Methamphetamine in the United StatesSubstance AbuseBy The RanchJanuary 3, 2018Methamphetamine addiction has a long, sordid history in the United States. It has gone from being viewed as a miracle medication to being despised as one of the most dangerous drugs on the streets today. Commonly known as “meth,” this drug has affected multiple generations of Americans through U.S. history.
Postpartum Depression: Is It Hereditary?Depression, Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 2, 2018“Is depression hereditary?” is one of the many questions undergoing examination and research in the mental health field. Scientists are confident that depression, including postpartum depression, can be inherited.
