Working TogetherArticlesBy The RanchJanuary 22, 2012“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” – 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) Think about the tireless efforts of ants and bees. One ant… Details
Anxiety Disorder and Dual Diagnosis in Drug RehabArticles>Dual DiagnosisBy The RanchJanuary 20, 2012Anxiety is an unpleasant reality in the world and everyone experiences it. Whether a person is facing job cutbacks, relationship struggles, unruly children or even the pressures of work deadlines – all of us must learn to cope with anxiety at one point or another. Sometimes anxiety seems to take over a person’s life. Details
An Interview with Kate MacLeod-Michael, Primary TherapistArticlesBy The RanchJanuary 19, 2012Kate may be the youngest therapist at The Ranch, but she has been through a lot. She experienced trauma at a young age and was hospitalized for her own struggle with an eating disorder, followed by intensive outpatient work and ongoing therapy. Details
The Effects of Exercise on Drug or Alcohol RehabArticlesBy The RanchJanuary 15, 2012It’s no secret that exercise benefits the body and the mind. Vigorous exercise improves circulation, strengthens the heart, helps maintain weight, relieves stress, sharpens the mind, and aids in sweating toxins out of the body. Researchers are now exploring how exercise can specifically help those individuals who are enrolled in substance abuse rehabilitation programs.
Sex Addiction and Women: Shame and Guilt May Prevent RecoveryArticlesBy The RanchJanuary 15, 2012They’re logging hours behind the computer screen, searching for sex-themed sites. They’re avoiding social engagements to search for sex online, and even looking for x-rated sites in the workplace despite the consequences. Who are they? They’re wives, mothers, sisters and friends, representing a surge in women who are living with sex addiction. While research continues… Details
Eating Disorders Persist Into Middle AgeArticlesBy The RanchJanuary 10, 2012As young girls turn into young women, they take more notice of their appearance. It’s often in these early years that women may develop eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia. Over time these women may find treatment to cure the disorder. But a recent study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association reports… Details
Unique Aspects of Self-Portrait Drawings by Females with Anorexia or BulimiaArticlesBy The RanchJanuary 4, 2012A recent joint study by researchers from two universities and a college in Israel found that women who have eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia) depict themselves quite differently in drawings than women without eating disorders. In fact, the drawings by the women with eating disorders had specific characteristics that were quite prominent. Details
Government Gambling Programs Could Lead to Increase in Gambling AddictsArticlesBy The RanchDecember 29, 2011The recent increase in online gambling options may spell trouble for many individuals who might have never opted to drive to a casino. The accessibility of online gambling makes it appealing for a portion of the population for whom convenience is an important factor in decision-making.
PTSD Among Female Soldiers Has Lasting Effects on MotherhoodArticlesBy The RanchDecember 24, 2011Female soldiers returning home from war are finding their own struggles coping with day-to-day tasks of motherhood. Dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a female is becoming more and more common as the number of U.S. troops serving in Iraq has grown.
Pursuing the Fantasy of the Perfect Holiday May Intensify Love and Sex AddictionsArticlesBy The RanchDecember 18, 2011Magic fills the air when the holidays come around. Nostalgic movies paint pictures of the family gathered around the Christmas tree singing carols or couples snuggled up by the fire, while holiday songs ring out with peace, joy and the spirit of giving. For some blessed families, these images may be a reality, but for… Details
