Many people associate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with the image of veterans returning from war. After living through some of the most intense, emotionally exhausting times of their lives, many vets return mentally scarred. Unfortunately, the civilian life they return to doesn’t match the pace or camaraderie they were used to in the military, making […]
For people with attention disorders, Adderall can provide significant relief. The drug helps people focus and direct their energy into productive activities. However, many people abuse the drug as a study aid or for its perceived energetic effects. When someone begins abusing Adderall, they take it against prescription directions or even without a prescription. After
What you eat can impact how you feel. When you eat a healthy, nourishing diet, your body and mind can perform at their peak function. When your diet is rich in foods high in sugar and unhealthy fat, your body and mind cannot perform well. You risk hormone and chemical imbalances that can affect your
From red-haired curls to big blue eyes, certain characteristics run in families. But not every inherited trait is as harmless as hair color. Some families struggle with a darker legacy: depression. People who live with this disorder aren’t just blue; they often feel hopeless, helpless, and, in the most serious cases, suicidal. The symptoms of
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Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood, measured as a percentage. BAC can be measured with a breath test, a blood test, or a urine test. A BAC level of 0.08% or higher is considered legally drunk in the United States. This means that for every 100 milliliters of
Much of what addicts experience when they enter a rehabilitation facility or a support group is done simply because it has always been done. Too often, addiction treatments are grounded in philosophies and personal beliefs rather than research, facts, and success rates. In psychology and psychiatry, on the other hand, many treatments and techniques used
Those in recovery often have trouble sleeping, which can be annoying and jeopardize sobriety. When you’re sleep-deprived, you don’t function at your optimum level. It can be challenging to make good decisions, maintain focus and stick to your sobriety goals. There is a solution to the troubles of insomnia. At The Ranch Tennessee, we have
The evolution of addiction treatment programs has been drastic. Decades ago, people struggling with addiction were believed to be morally degenerate, and the process of “treating” their addiction often amounted to little more than torture. Until research showed that addiction was a treatable disease of the brain, many people were also given prison sentences or
The term “therapy” often paints the picture of a person lying on a couch in a dimly-lit room while they talk to someone with a clipboard. However, therapy has changed tremendously as research finds new benefits in alternative therapy. Equine therapy is a relatively new therapy that offers people in recovery from addiction and those
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When dealing with a codependent relationship, it’s crucial to look at how it began and what factors created it. Trauma and co-dependency frequently go hand-in-hand with childhood trauma causing codependent symptoms in later life. But what can you do about it? To understand the causes of trauma and co-dependency, discuss your concerns with a compassionate
