Turning Points in Recovery ArticlesBy The RanchMarch 27, 2012“Life is always at some turning point.” – Irwin Edman, American philosopher and professor of philosophy (1896-1954) When did anything ever stand still in life? Do we know of a single instance where life just stopped? Not from the standpoint of death, since that is a cessation of life. No, we’re talking about living, breathing… Details
An Interview with Buddy Horne, Clinical Specialist at The Ranch ArticlesBy The RanchMarch 23, 2012We are all born with natural desires: to be accepted unconditionally, to be safe, and to love and be loved. Some of us, perhaps influenced by genetics, our home environment or early life experiences, deviate from who we truly are and go into survivor mode. In that mode, we choose defenses like addictions and eating… Details
The Ranch’s Renowned Eating Disorder Expert to Address Resistance in Obesity & Binge Eating Disorder Treatment at Professional Workshop Articles>NewsBy The RanchMarch 22, 2012On March 24, 2012, The Ranch’s eating disorder consultant, Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross, will host a professional workshop at the annual IAEDP Symposium exploring the five points of resistance patients commonly face in treatment for binge eating disorder and obesity. Nunnelly, TN (PRWEB) March 20, 2012 – Why is it so difficult for men and… Details
Dual Diagnosis and Drug Detox ArticlesBy The RanchMarch 21, 2012Dual diagnosis is a term which describes a person facing both a medical/emotional/mental illness along with a substance dependency. When seeking the appropriate drug detox treatment program, it may be necessary to check that the center is able to treat both of the co-existing conditions because not every treatment program is prepared to do so.
Experts Are Helping Casinos Spot Compulsive Gamblers ArticlesBy The RanchMarch 16, 2012One Atlantic City gambler and her boyfriend lost $100,000 in just two days this past January. The woman also lost her job and now owes five casinos in Atlantic City $205,000 without any way to pay it back. Details
Look the World Straight in the Eye ArticlesBy The RanchMarch 14, 2012“Never bend your head. Hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye.” – Helen Keller, American author, political activist, and lecturer, the first deaf blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, went on to inspire millions, depicted in The Miracle Worker (1880-1968) We don’t have to suffer from blindness to be… Details
Be What You Are ArticlesBy The RanchMarch 12, 2012“Be what you are. This is the first step toward becoming better than you are.” – Julius Charles Hare, English theological writer (1795-1855) Wondering where to begin when first entering recovery? One way to really get off track is to attempt to be what you are not. While it is very tempting to want to… Details
Reneging on Your Commitment? How to Get Back in Step With Recovery ArticlesBy The RanchMarch 10, 2012Imagine you’re coasting along in recovery, going to the occasional meeting, staying on top of your pledge to maintain your sobriety, and you find yourself getting lazy. It’s becoming a little too boring, perhaps, or you decide that you’ve put as much effort as you need into this whole being sober lifestyle and you want… Details
Depression May Accelerate Aging ArticlesBy The RanchMarch 9, 2012When someone is very sad or under a lot of stress, they tend to look more haggard, even more aged. Stories abound about people who age quickly and die shortly after their spouse has passed away. Critics have noticed political leaders, dealing with stresses like war and national crisis, whose hair seems to have gone… Details
State-of-the-Art Assessment, Stabilization and Detox Center Opens at The Ranch in Tennessee Articles>NewsBy The RanchMarch 7, 2012Piney Lodge, the new cutting-edge assessment, stabilization and detox center at The Ranch, offers safe, comfortable stabilization and drug detoxification using an integrated, medically managed model. Nunnelly, TN (PRWEB) March 6, 2012 – The Ranch rehabilitation center proudly announces the opening of Piney Lodge, a new state-of-the-art, 16-bed drug detox facility situated along the Piney… Details
