10 Weirdest Pot ProductsDrug Abuse, Helpful ArticlesBy The RanchSeptember 20, 2016With medicinal marijuana legal in 25 states and recreational marijuana legal in four plus the District of Columbia, pot is becoming more and more mainstream. Entrepreneurs are now making the drug available in more than just blunts, bongs and brownies. Below, we take a look at some unusual cannabis products you may not yet know about.
‘Strong’ Men Who Don’t Reach Out for Help More Prone to RelapseArticles>Addiction ResearchBy The RanchSeptember 14, 2016Men often feel that society expects them to be strong and in charge at all times. If you are like most men, from the time you were a little boy, you were probably told that it’s not OK to cry or to lose control of yourself on an emotional level. This may have made it… Details
Multiply Addicted Ozzy: Typical of Sexual AddictionArticles>Sex AddictionBy The RanchSeptember 14, 2016Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT-S With Ozzy Osbourne’s recent revelation that he’s seeking treatment for sexual addiction, my first reaction, as an addiction treatment specialist, was to think, “I’ve seen this progression before, where a person who’s gotten sober from alcohol and/or drugs must later get sober from sex addiction, too.” Sometimes these men and women… Details
What Is Pregabalin and Can You Get Addicted to It?Drug Abuse, Helpful ArticlesBy The RanchSeptember 14, 2016Pregabalin is the generic name for the brand-name drug Lyrica. This medication is a Schedule V controlled substance, which means that it presents a low risk for abuse. This doesn’t mean that there is no risk for abuse, however, and Lyrica drug abuse does happen. If you have been prescribed pregabalin or Lyrica, you need… Details
‘Drunkorexia’ Isn’t Just for WomenAlcoholismBy The RanchSeptember 7, 2016Binge drinking and eating disorders aren’t new to college campuses. But a relatively new phenomenon that combines these two behaviors has been making headlines of late. It’s colloquially known as “drunkorexia.” Recently, researchers from the University of Texas estimated that as many as 80% of college students are taking part in the practice, and not… Details
Free Your Body of Trauma Response, Conquer Your ShameArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchSeptember 7, 2016By Christie Bates Often clients will say to me that they’re not so sure about this “trauma resolution” stuff. It’s very body-based, and people usually bring a lot of heady intellectual intelligence into therapy. They may be aware that they are carrying shame as a result of trauma but have little understanding of the fact… Details
Spiritual Distress in the Wake of TraumaHelpful Articles, Mental HealthBy The RanchSeptember 6, 2016The American Psychological Association defines trauma as “an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape or natural disaster.” The effects are long-lasting and might take the form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a debilitating anxiety disorder characterized by symptoms such as nightmares, feelings of hyper-arousal and multisensory flashbacks reminiscent of the traumatic… Details
How to Keep Your Drinking in Check This Labor DayAlcoholism, Articles>Drug AddictionBy The RanchAugust 29, 2016Labor Day festivities mark the unofficial end of summer, and for many, the beginning of a pretty nasty hangover. If your Labor Day plans include alcohol, read on to learn how to drink responsibly and avoid a regret-filled Tuesday.
What Love Addicts Are Trying to Get From RelationshipsArticlesBy The RanchAugust 29, 2016If you are a love addict, you are addicted to being in love. Your relationships are the center of your universe, and you don’t feel complete unless you are in a committed relationship. If one relationship ends, you are devastated, but you immediately look to fill that hole in your heart with another relationship. As… Details
Suicide: A Terrible Side Effect of Meth UseHelpful Articles, Substance AbuseBy The RanchAugust 29, 2016Methamphetamine, also known as crystal meth or just meth, is a highly addictive and extremely damaging drug of abuse. Many people have become dependent on it and too many have died as a result. The physical effects of this drug can lead to fatalities, but the truly troubling side effects are psychological. Abusers of meth… Details
