Is There a Pain Killer Addiction Epidemic in America?ArticlesBy The RanchAugust 30, 2017Prescription opioid pain pills can provide great relief to patients with chronic pain or to those who have recently undergone a surgery. Opioids not only relieve pain, but also give a sensation of euphoria. Users describe the feeling of being deeply relaxed and yet strong and energized, like they are as healthy as can be.
15 Ways Love Addicts Lose Themselves in RelationshipsArticlesBy The RanchAugust 29, 2017By Jennifer Payne Guarino, LMFT, CSAT, Primary Therapist, the Women’s Center for Relationship and Sexual Recovery at The Ranch Stacey sat in a parked car on a suburban street waiting to see her married lover leave his home. He hadn’t called in a while and she fantasized about running into his arms. She was devastated when… Details
Rapid Cycling and Bipolar Disorder IIArticlesBy The RanchAugust 28, 2017“I’m so drained from going through this. It’s really beyond exhausting,” says Mary (not her real name) about living with a specific type of bipolar II disorder called rapid cycling. Rapid cycling isn’t a disorder itself, but a course specifier that refers to how many mood episodes a person experiences in a year. To be… Details
Helpful Ways to Supplement Your EMDR TherapyArticlesBy The RanchAugust 25, 2017Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is one of the many types of psychotherapy available today. This form of therapy is a safe, natural and easy approach to the treatment of many mental health disorders. It is administered by EMDR therapists and includes an integrative treatment approach. The combined methods that make up EMDR… Details
What Successful Meth Addiction Recovery Really Looks LikeArticlesBy The RanchAugust 24, 2017Methamphetamine, also known as meth, is an extremely addictive substance and one of the most difficult addictions to overcome. It is a stimulant drug that is chemically similar to amphetamine, a medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Meth users become so compelled to repeat the high they experience from this drug that they… Details
What Is Intermittent Explosive Disorder? A QuizArticlesBy The RanchAugust 23, 2017Are you concerned that you or someone you know may have Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)? IED disorder is not common, but it can be challenging to manage. Often people suffering from IED disorder do not seek treatment and do not take responsibility for their outbursts, instead seeing their rage as justified.
How Does the Christian Fight Addiction?SpiritualityBy The RanchAugust 21, 2017In the fight against addictions, Christian addicts learn quickly that everything begins with prayer. For some of us, even if we were Christians, this is a new practice and we find it takes real humility to go to God and admit we need His help. But when we do, He rushes to our rescue. As… Details
5 of the Most Damaging Addiction Intervention MistakesArticlesBy The RanchAugust 18, 2017Denial is almost universal among alcoholics and drug addicts. Ultimately their defensiveness and unwillingness to face the truth about their substance use makes recovery impossible, and when nothing else works, many families decide to stage an intervention. An intervention is no picnic. It is a highly stressful event for organizers, participants and addicts alike. But… Details
What Does the Bible Say About Addiction?ArticlesBy The RanchAugust 17, 2017While the Bible may not specifically use the word “addiction,” that doesn’t mean there isn’t a wealth of biblical wisdom on addiction and related topics. Just as wine and other addictive substances have existed almost since the dawn of time, so has the human tendency to seek idols and ways of worshipping and depending upon… Details
When Does Preoccupation With a Healthy Diet Become Unhealthy?ArticlesBy The RanchAugust 16, 2017Is it really possible to have “too much of a good thing”? For example, can you really be too healthy? Being too healthy is probably impossible, when you think about it. But obsessing about optimal health is certainly possible. This obsession or preoccupation with health, specifically with a healthy diet, is called orthorexia and, paradoxically,… Details
