What’s the Difference Between Alcoholism and Problem Drinking? Alcoholism, ArticlesBy The RanchDecember 18, 2016Alcohol abuse affects millions of American families. But alcoholism is not always the culprit. For every American alcoholic there are two or three problem drinkers who don’t meet the criteria for alcohol addiction but still experience significant life disruption as a result of their drinking habits. Details
The Love Avoidant and Infidelity Articles, RelationshipsBy The RanchDecember 17, 2016For love avoidant women, cheating can become a destructive pattern that ruins relationships and prevents them from finding real love and healthy relationships. To be love avoidant means to resist intimacy and to avoid meaningful and long-term relationships. One way to avoid intimacy is to cheat on a partner. This prevents you from getting too… Details
Why Do Alcoholics Hoard? Alcoholism, ArticlesBy The RanchDecember 16, 2016Walk into the home of a seasoned alcoholic and you may notice dishes that haven’t been washed, stacks of newspapers, piles of dirty clothes and general disarray. The overflow of clutter, unopened mail and belongings suggests one of the conditions that have come into the public eye in recent years: hoarding.
Does Anorexia Treatment Reduce Anxiety Levels? Articles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchDecember 15, 2016New findings from a team of Australian researchers indicate that women with anorexia may continue to experience anxiety even when they gain back weight during the treatment process.
How You Can Help a Loved One Self-Medicating Her Depression Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchDecember 15, 2016Depression and substance abuse occurring in the same person is not uncommon. Imagine that you feel depressed. Take your saddest day, your worst and most hopeless mood and multiply it by 10 and then extend it for weeks and weeks. That will give you an idea of what it feels like to have depression. Now,… Details
Are You an Overthinker? Why Being Stuck in Your Head Is Bad for Your Mental Health Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchDecember 12, 2016Growing up, many people learned that they could think and plan their way out of any problem. It gave them a sense of control and convinced them they could protect themselves from failure or pain. And in some ways, this talent for rational analysis had benefits. But what happens when you can’t stop thinking and… Details
How Equine Therapy Helps Treat Sex Addiction Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchDecember 6, 2016Sometimes the women and men seeking sex addiction treatment at The Ranch learn that we use equine therapy as part of our healing regimen, and they wonder what they heck riding horses has to do with their particular problem. They ask, “How will traipsing around the woods on the back of a 1,000 pound animal… Details
3 Things People With Eating Disorders Need During the Holidays Articles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchNovember 22, 2016It’s hard to think of the holidays without thinking of food and lots of it. During this season, there is plenty of togetherness for families, friends and coworkers and just about every get-together is centered around food. More food is prepared, provided and shared than anyone needs. For many people, it’s a time for extreme… Details
Five Tips for Mindfulness Parenting in Recovery Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchNovember 10, 2016Being a parent can be trying on a good day, crazy-making on a bad one. Even the wisest, most emotionally mature, fully actualized Zen master armed with every possible warm nurturing instinct can at some point drop the mantle of infinite calm and morph into the Incredible Hulk when dealing with rambunctious kids or surly… Details
It’s a No-Brainer: Addiction Treatment Is Cheaper Than Incarceration Articles>Drug AddictionBy The RanchOctober 27, 2016Getting sober is challenging work. It’s even more challenging in prison, where important components of recovery — like treatment by trained addiction specialists, evaluation for dual diagnoses, long-term counseling and support — can be hard to come by. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University found that only 11% of… Details
