Marijuana Risks We Shouldn’t Blow OffArticles>Drug AddictionBy The RanchMarch 30, 2017April 20 is upon us, and if you have acquaintances who mark “4/20” on their calendars each year in anticipation of “Weed Day,” you’ve heard the mantra: “Marijuana is harmless.”
Personality Quirks or Disorder? How to Recognize the DifferenceArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchMarch 29, 2017Personality disorders are a group of diagnosable mental health conditions that involve the long-term development of seriously dysfunctional personality traits. The specific traits involved depend on the type of disorder affecting a person. You may wonder how the personality disorder definition differs from the everyday personality quirks that appear in many people from all walks… Details
Importance of Specialized Sex Addiction Counseling for WomenArticles>Sex AddictionBy The RanchMarch 27, 2017Women make up a fairly small percentage of the number of people who seek help for sex addiction. However, when they do seek sex addiction counseling, women can potentially receive unique benefits from programs that offer gender-specific treatment. That’s true, in large part, because affected women typically experience different symptoms than affected men. In addition,… Details
Miscarriage and Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderArticles>Trauma and PTSDBy The RanchMarch 25, 2017Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition commonly associated with war veterans or victims of violence. But in truth, “trauma” happens regularly to everyday people living everyday lives. Car accidents, severe illnesses and injuries can all lead to symptoms of PTSD.
Eating Disorder Relapse Statistics: How Common Is Relapse?Articles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchMarch 24, 2017Eating disorders — anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other eating disorders — are often treated successfully. Eating disorder treatments, including medication, psychotherapy and holistic care at inpatient facilities, all tend to demonstrate some success, at least in the short term. But what about relapse? How common is it for people suffering from… Details
Could Labyrinth Therapy Help Me?Articles>TherapyBy The RanchMarch 23, 2017Labyrinth therapy can best be described as a meditative tool for achieving mental clarity. It can be helpful for a number of mental health disorders.
Cyclothymia Disorder in WomenArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchMarch 22, 2017If you’ve ever been accused of being “moody” and wondered if your moods cross the line from normal ups and downs to an actual mood disorder, you may have a condition called cyclothymia, or cyclothymic disorder. There is no cyclothymia test you can take to determine if this is the case, but you can be… Details
What Is Thinspiration and How Can “Pro-Ana” Websites Trigger Eating Disorders?Articles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchMarch 21, 2017Thinspiration is a term used to describe images and writings that promote extreme slenderness as a body ideal. These materials frequently appear on pro-ana websites that treat thinspiration as a cultural norm. Research indicates that the vast majority of these websites promote eating disorders by providing detailed information on how to begin, maintain and hide… Details
How Impulsivity Can Make You More Prone to AddictionArticles>Addiction ResearchBy The RanchMarch 19, 2017Impulsivity is a formal term for impulsive behavior. While almost everyone acts impulsively some of the time, people with a high degree of impulsivity routinely act in this manner. One of the known problems in highly impulsive individuals is an increased chance of developing diagnosable symptoms of addiction or non-addicted substance abuse. A brief rundown… Details
How Pornography Addiction Affects the BrainArticles>Sex AddictionBy The RanchMarch 18, 2017Pornography addiction is addictive behavior in which you may attempt to escape from emotional pain by viewing pornography in a compulsive way. Porn addicts typically spend as many as 11-12 hours a week viewing pornography, with or without masturbation. Like other addictive behavior, pornography addiction can quickly take over your life, becoming the most important… Details
