Adderall Abuse in Competitive UniversitiesArticles>Drug AddictionBy The RanchFebruary 3, 2017Prescription amphetamine abuse nearly doubled between 2008 and 2013. Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta and other amphetamine medications have become an increasing problem. Adderall heart attacks, stroke, circulatory issues and seizures are some of the most extreme complications that can arise from overuse and abuse.
Healthy Sex Life Versus Chronic Intimacy DisorderArticles, RelationshipsBy The RanchFebruary 2, 2017An intimacy disorder is difficult to define, partly because there is no guiding verbiage from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). But “intimacy disorder” typically refers to difficulty in forming and maintaining relationships.
Being Raised By a Parent With Borderline Personality DisorderArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 31, 2017Borderline personality disorder is characterized by extreme emotional reactions, difficulty forming or maintaining relationships, and mood swings. Someone with borderline personality disorder may seem unpredictable or paranoid. Borderline personality disorder treatment typically involves cognitive behavioral therapy to help individuals become more aware of their emotions and actions, including how they are triggered and how they… Details
Uncommon Symptoms of Borderline Personality DisorderArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 31, 2017Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental health condition noted for the presence of severe and unpredictable mood changes, impulsive behavior and involvement in volatile personal relationships. The condition has a total of nine possible main symptoms. However, BPD frequently occurs in combination with other serious mental illnesses. Among other things, this means that a… Details
Lake Tenkiller Daze and My Leap of Faith Into RecoveryArticles>Early Recovery, From Our Experts>MississippiBy The RanchJanuary 25, 2017By Chuck Robinson MA, LADC/MH, CSAT, National Director of Christian Programming and Outreach Details
From Winning to Hopeless: The Stages of Gambling DisorderArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 24, 2017In gambling, there’s only one sure thing: some people will be able to stop. Others — an estimated 2% to 3% of the population — will chase the thrill all the way to a gambling disorder.
Picky Eaters vs. Sufferers of Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake DisorderArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchJanuary 21, 2017When a person limits the type or variety of foods they eat, they are often characterized as “picky eaters” so long as they don’t also have underlying body image or dysmorphia issues. Body dysmorphia is when a person has uncontrollable negative thoughts, for hours at a time, about real or perceived flaws they believe they… Details
Anxiety Disorder Treatment: Getting Past Social PhobiaArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 20, 2017Not many mental health issues create as much acute distress as anxiety — because anxiety combines intense physical as well as emotional symptoms. Anxiety disorder treatments, however, are accessible and effective. When social phobia is the specific anxiety disorder you’re fighting, it can be extra challenging, since fears about being in public and being around… Details
Why Mental Health Retreats Aren’t Just for CelebritiesArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 19, 2017When you think of mental health retreats, you probably think of relaxing getaways for celebrities. Indeed, the rich and famous periodically need to step away from the public eye and mentally recharge, but going to a mental health retreat can be healing (and affordable) for anyone who has major depression, including non-celebrities.
Bipolar Men: How Successful Businessmen Hide Mental IllnessArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 18, 2017About 2.6 % of the U.S. adult population is affected by bipolar disorder, according to National Institute of Mental Health. The condition can be very challenging to deal with and carries a heavy stigma in today’s society. For bipolar men hoping to be successful in the world of business, this stigma creates pressure to keep… Details
