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The Importance of Support in 12-Step Programs.

Alcohol addiction is a serious problem that affects millions of people worldwide. It can cause various physical and mental health issues, damage relationships, and negatively impact daily life. That’s why it’s essential to seek help and support to overcome addiction, and 12-step programs are a great way to do just that.If you or someone you …

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What Is the Link Between Alcohol and Depression?

Depression can leave individuals feeling empty and hopeless. Some people turn to alcohol or drugs to find temporary relief. What is the link between alcohol and depression? Alcohol is a depressant, so when combined with pre-existing depression, it can be especially dangerous. Understanding the link between alcohol and depression can help you or a loved …

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7 Dangers of Substance Abuse Every Loved One Needs to Know

Nearly 20% of people over 12  have substance abuse disorder (SUD). More than the simple use of drugs or alcohol, SUD represents a turning point where use has become excessive and dangerous. But despite the dangers of substance abuse, you may feel unable to quit using this substance, legal or not. Your body becomes more …

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Dual Diagnosis: Where Mental Heath And Substance Use Converge

Mental health and addiction often go hand-in-hand. As mental health symptoms worse, they can cause people to feel the urge to self-medicate with drugs and alcohol. On the other hand, living with a long-term addiction can cause chemical and physical changes in the brain, which can lead to mental health conditions. Living with dually diagnosed …

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Link Between Eating Disorders and PTSD

A loss of control and power, panic, and disorders are defining emotions of trauma. Those emotions come flooding back when a victim experiences post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Through therapy, survivors try to regain that sense of safety and control. But these PTSD fears are the very emotions that may be causing victims to self-treat or …

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Mindfulness Therapy Can Reduce Opioid Use with Chronic Pain Patients

Are you or a loved one struggling with opioid abuse and chronic pain? If so, you are not alone. It can be challenging to manage chronic pain and treat addiction simultaneously. Fortunately, mindfulness therapy has proven effective in reducing opioid use in chronic pain patients.At Promises Recovery Ranch, we believe in using cutting-edge therapies to …

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Can Bipolar Disorder Be Cured?

Bipolar disorder is a severe and complex mental health condition that can profoundly affect an individual’s life. While there is no cure for bipolar disorder, managing symptoms with effective treatment is possible and can help people live more rewarding lives. Recovery Ranch provides comprehensive care for individuals with bipolar disorder through our specialized bipolar disorder treatment …

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Women and Relapse: Are Relationships the Problem?

Many women seeking addiction treatment were initially introduced to drug use by a romantic partner or spouse. The connection between women and relapse has strong ties to relationships. Sometimes, it isn’t until they start exploring their patterns in therapy that women realize how their romantic or sexual relationships were triggers for their addiction and, very …

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