Being an Atheist in Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholism, Helpful ArticlesBy The Ranch TNJuly 25, 2016Life as an atheist or agnostic in recovery may seem isolating at first glance. A higher power or deity is often strongly associated with mutual aid support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). But the truth is that there are many ways those who don’t believe in a higher power can still… Details
Are Love Addicts Really Looking for Love? Articles, Love AddictionBy The Ranch TNJuly 25, 2016If you have an addictive, obsessive approach to relationships, you may be a love addict. You fall deeply in love repeatedly and often. No matter how many times you fall in love, you always have the thought that the newest person you are with is the only person for you. A new love interest gives… Details
Is All Pornography Use Unhealthy? Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNJuly 18, 2016There is no getting around the fact that a significant percentage of Americans watch pornography or have watched pornography in the past. But a large percentage also disapprove of pornography on the grounds that it is unhealthy or immoral. In fact, the percentage of people who say that they do not approve of porn is… Details
Does Roger Ailes Remind You of Anyone? Articles, Sexual HarassmentBy The Ranch TNJuly 14, 2016By Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT-S Last week, Roger Ailes, Chairman and CEO of the Fox News media conglomerate, was sued for sexual harassment by former anchor Gretchen Carlson. In the intervening days, at least six other women have come forward with similar stories of sexual harassment at the hands of Mr. Ailes. Meanwhile, Ailes’ allies… Details
Are There Gender Differences in Sex Addiction? Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNJuly 11, 2016Sex addiction may not be officially diagnosable, but enough experts have treated patients with sex issues to know that the condition manifests in different ways in men and women. Men and women also cope with sex addiction in different ways, react uniquely to sex addiction in a partner and respond differently to treatment. If you… Details
Deciding Whether to Expose a Cheater Articles, RelationshipsBy The Ranch TNJuly 5, 2016When it comes to cheating, nothing is straightforward. Things can be complicated even when you are not one of the people directly involved or affected by an infidelity, but simply a witness. Do you expose the cheater, and how do the particular circumstances of the affair, your relationship to the various players and other factors… Details
Nearly 30 Percent of Adults Will Have Drinking Problem in Lifetime Alcoholism, ArticlesBy The Ranch TNJune 27, 2016A new study has found that 29 percent of U.S. adults will have alcohol use disorder at some point in their lives. Drinking alcohol is the third-leading preventable cause of death in the U.S., leading to 88,000 deaths per year. The new study shines a spotlight on how common drinking problems are in the U.S.,… Details
Personalized Alcohol Interventions Big Help to Military Veterans Alcoholism, ArticlesBy The Ranch TNJune 23, 2016Recent evidence from a U.S.-based study indicates that alcohol-consuming military veterans gain significant benefits from alcohol interventions specifically designed to address their unique, personal circumstances.
Today’s Marijuana More Potent than Ever Helpful Articles, Substance AbuseBy The Ranch TNJune 13, 2016With marijuana now legal in several states for medical and recreational use, it becomes increasingly important to consider the higher-than-ever potency of today’s cannabis. Many critics of marijuana legalization cite health concerns and addiction rates, especially among young people, as the major issues with making this drug legal and readily available. Among the Hispanic population… Details
The Lasting Damage Caused by Pornography Addiction in Teens Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJune 13, 2016The idea of pornography addiction and teens suffering from it seems unlikely, but it happens more often than you think. With the availability of pornographic material online and peer pressure to check it out, too many teens fall victim to an obsession that once only plagued some adults. If you have caught your teen with… Details
