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What Happens When Gambling Becomes an Addiction?

Similarly to drugs and drinking, individuals may develop a gambling problem that causes significant harm in their lives. A person can become addicted to any type of gambling, from the lottery and slot machines to horse racing and card games. Additionally, the amount of money a person wins or loses does not constitute whether or […]

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How Mental Disorders Affect Drinking Behaviors

There is a definite correlation between mental disorders and drinking. The connection between the two is apparent in how various mental health issues influence how someone uses alcohol. Those with psychological conditions often have an increased risk of developing a drinking problem. It is known as “dual diagnosis” or “co-occurring disorders” when this happens. Recovery Ranch

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The Connection Between Women, Sex, and Addiction

Though not as prevalent as it is among men, addiction poses an ever-growing concern for women. Females face gender-specific unique challenges when struggling with addiction due to stigmas and socio-cultural disadvantages. Some might develop an unhealthy relationship with sex to acquire drugs or alcohol, and others may also develop a sex addiction.When it comes to

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What Happens After Relapse in Sexual Addiction?

Relapse is a term often used when discussing substance use disorder recovery. It also applies to sex addiction. Like alcohol or drug use, a relapse in sexual addiction may be emotionally and physically challenging. However, as individuals work toward long-term recovery, sex addiction relapse doesn’t mean a person is beyond hope. If you or a loved

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Using 12-Step Recovery to Overcome Love Addiction

Love addiction can consume a person’s life and create ongoing emotional chaos. But, like other addictions, it can be overcome through careful therapy and treatment. Groups such as Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous employ a 12-step recovery program based on the successful recovery format used in Alcoholics Anonymous.At Recovery Ranch Tennessee, we understand the emotional

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Are Women’s Lifespans Shortened by Alcohol Abuse?

A recent study highlights the more significant risks incurred by women who over-drink, compared to men and even to other non-drinking women. In short, women’s alcohol abuse can have more drastically severe consequences than men’s.At Recovery Ranch, we believe women should always be supported in their journey to overcoming addiction. We understand that each person’s

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Are You Enabling a Gambling Addiction?

There is often a misguided belief that gambling addiction is not as destructive as other forms of addictive behavior. The unsettling reality is that gambling addiction can have far-reaching consequences in the lives of those who love the person struggling with this process addiction, especially since loved ones are often responsible for enabling the addiction

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