5 Things People Say to Addicts (and What They Really Mean) Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The RanchMarch 14, 2017“Maybe you drank a little too much last night.” What you really mean is I was completely mortified, embarrassed and humiliated in front of our friends last night. Details
Dating in Recovery: The Complexities of Relationships in Rehab Articles, Love AddictionBy The RanchMarch 14, 2017Rehab is a time in which you are learning to cope with the ups and downs of life without turning to substances. It may also be a time in which any new relationships you form can have an impact on your recovery. If you are compelled to continually be in a relationship and are always… Details
Women & Relapse: Are Relationships the Problem? Articles, RelationshipsBy The RanchMarch 13, 2017A significant number of women who seek treatment for addiction were initially introduced to drug use by a romantic partner or spouse. 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 likely any subsequent relapse. For women… Details
Can Bipolar Be Cured? Living With Bipolar Disorder Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchMarch 11, 2017Depending on the severity of the bipolar disorder, you may have asked yourself, “Can bipolar be cured?” There are four forms of bipolar disorder, each varying in severity. It is a mood disorder affecting the brain, causing shifts in mood, activity, and energy levels that may impact an individual’s ability to carry out everyday tasks.… Details
The Controversy of Eating Disorder Forced Therapy Articles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchMarch 10, 2017An eating disorder is a condition that causes people to overeat or avoid food altogether because of a distorted body image. Examples of eating disorders include bulimia, anorexia and binge eating disorder. These illnesses are treatable, but without help from a physician or eating disorder therapist, eating disorders can lead to very serious health problems… Details
5 Signs You Have an Eating Disorder Articles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchMarch 9, 2017If you’ve developed a problematic relationship with food, you may be asking yourself, Do I have an eating disorder? This is not a trivial question, since an eating disorder can ruin your life or even prove fatal if left untreated.
‘Finding Yourself’ in Rehab Articles>Addiction TreatmentBy The RanchMarch 7, 2017Do you know who you are without drugs or alcohol? You may think that you do, but most people who struggle with substance abuse numb their feelings and completely lose touch with themselves over the course of their addiction.
10 Things Horses Teach Us About Our Relationships and Recovery Articles>Therapy, From Our Experts>TennesseeBy The RanchMarch 6, 2017By Danielle Sukenik, LMFT, EAGALA Certified, Equine Therapist at The Ranch Some imagine equine-assisted psychotherapy is about galloping through the woods with the wind in their hair; however, it is actually a therapeutic process that is very different from a recreational trail ride or a visit to a dude ranch. Details
Causes of Somatoform Disorders ArticlesBy The RanchMarch 5, 2017Somatoform disorders are a group of diagnosable mental illnesses that lead to medical complaints that don’t actually match your physical condition. Current guidelines in the U.S. refer to these illnesses as somatic symptom and related disorders. No one knows exactly why such conditions occur. However, doctors and researchers have identified a range of factors that… Details
Are Emotional Support Animals an Effective Depression Treatment? ArticlesBy The RanchMarch 4, 2017Animals have a way of lifting spirits and transmitting calmness, both to their owners and to strangers. All it takes is the sight of a dog to make some people smile, and petting any animal has been shown to lower heart rate and blood pressure, which translates to an overall reduction in anxiety.
