When It’s No Longer ‘Just for Fun’ Articles>Drug AddictionBy The Ranch TNJanuary 6, 2017For most of us, when we started drinking or perhaps experimenting with a drug, it was fun—something we did socially or as a way to relieve stress. Few people turn into addicts overnight, so there was a period of time that might have been considered enjoyable, recreational and social. And for some people, drinking, and… Details
Taming the Green-Eyed Monster Before It Gobbles You Up Articles, RelationshipsBy The Ranch TNJanuary 5, 2017Jealousy is an emotion that permeates many relationships and can drive a wedge between partners. It sometimes gets confused with its close cousin envy. They can be differentiated in this manner:
Are You Amazingly Close, or Amazingly Codependent? Articles, RelationshipsBy The Ranch TNJanuary 3, 2017It’s natural to want to find a life partner you can bond with. Love is the topic of so many stories, books and songs that you are constantly reminded of the desire to share your life and the deepest part of yourself with someone else. When you get into a relationship that makes you feel… Details
Can Implicit Associations Reveal the Presence of Cybersex Addiction? Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNJanuary 2, 2017Doctors can use a procedure known as an implicit association test to help identify those individuals likely affected by cybersex addiction, according to new findings from a team of German researchers.
Images of Being Loved, Cared for Reduce Brain’s Response to Threat Articles, RelationshipsBy The Ranch TNDecember 31, 2016The brain’s fear-generating capacity is a vital mechanism of protection that allows humans to respond appropriately to potential threats to their safety. From a biological perspective, the brain’s threat response is mediated by the limbic system via a pair of rounded appendages known as the right and left amygdalae.
How to Help the Family of an Alcoholic Alcoholism, ArticlesBy The Ranch TNDecember 31, 2016Among the many tragic aspects of alcoholism is that it doesn’t only affect the alcoholic. The disease extends its tentacles into the lives of all those who surround the addict until the entire family is ill. Years of living with an alcoholic can plunge the family, as well as close friends, into their own morass,… Details
Are Men More Likely to Cheat While on Drugs? Articles>Drug AddictionBy The Ranch TNDecember 30, 2016Not all addicts cheat on their partners, but it is common. Addicts who cheat have many excuses for doing so, but the real, underlying motivations are more difficult to uncover. If you are in love with an addict and have already experienced infidelity, or if you’re concerned that you might be cheated on, it helps… Details
Why Inpatient Depression Treatment Can Be More Effective Than Outpatient Solutions Articles, DepressionBy The Ranch TNDecember 28, 2016Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the U.S. Many people affected by this condition can receive effective treatment in an outpatient setting. However, in certain situations, hospitalization or inpatient treatment provides a much greater benefit. Let’s look at some of the circumstances that make inpatient depression treatment more effective than… Details
Less Commonly Known Bulimia Side Effects Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNDecember 27, 2016Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder with symptoms that commonly include repeated episodes of extreme overeating followed by self-induced vomiting, lack of control over this binge-purge cycle, and a poor or unrealistic body image. You may already know that bulimia can lead to serious health problems such as dehydration, inflammation of the esophagus, tooth decay,… Details
Healthy Sex Life vs. Chronic Intimacy Disorder Articles, RelationshipsBy The Ranch TNDecember 26, 2016Intimacy disorders are widely misunderstood, especially because there is no official diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Intimacy disorder refers to a person’s inability to form close interpersonal bonds with other human beings. This can manifest in troubles with being vulnerable or truthful, both with romantic partners and other people… Details
