Manipulating Addicts’ Beliefs May Revolutionize Addiction Treatment Helpful Articles, SmokingBy The Ranch TNMay 24, 2016People show different brain activity when smoking depending on their beliefs about the presence of nicotine, according to a new study from the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute. These results suggest that belief has the ability to modify the physiological effects of a drug.
5 Things to Try Before You Give Up Recovering From Depression Articles, DepressionBy The Ranch TNMay 16, 2016If you’ve been diagnosed with depression, chances are you’ve tried the standard treatments —medication and talk therapy. There’s a lot of evidence these are effective. But what if they aren’t effective for you? Do you accept a life marred by depression?
The World Now Has 1 Billion Smokers Helpful Articles, SmokingBy The Ranch TNMay 16, 2016A new study has revealed that the most common addiction worldwide is smoking, with 22.5% of all adults being regular smokers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cigarette smoking causes about one in five deaths in the U.S., accounting for over 480,000 deaths per year. The study suggests that reducing the… Details
Is Anonymity Still Required in Addiction Recovery? Articles>Addiction TreatmentBy The Ranch TNApril 27, 2016What would you say to someone just starting out in addiction recovery? This was the question posed by Yamaha Media to alumni of The Ranch treatment center, whose stories of addiction and recovery were filmed for a powerful video played at the 2015 UNITE to Face Addiction rally in Washington, D.C. Tens of thousands of… Details
Integrated Physical, Psychiatric Care Critically Important, Study Finds Helpful Articles, Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNApril 26, 2016People with mental health disorders are more likely to suffer from chronic physical conditions than the general population, according to a recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry
How to Help a Suicidal Recovering Addict Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNApril 6, 2016One of the biggest risk factors for suicide is substance abuse. It may seem like an addict who has gotten help, gone through rehab and is in recovery would be safe from suicidal thoughts. Unfortunately, the addict in recovery still has a long and tough road ahead, and suicide is still a risk. If you… Details
Drugs for Parkinson’s, Restless Leg Syndrome Linked to Compulsive Gambling, Other Mental Health Disorders Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNApril 1, 2016Researchers have now linked gambling addiction, compulsive shopping, sexual addiction and various other impulse control disorders to medications prescribed for Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome. The evidence for this relationship was presented in the October edition of the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, and the depth of the connection runs far deeper than anyone imagined.
Electromagnetic Stimulation May Be Able to Wipe Away Cocaine Addiction Articles>Drug AddictionBy The Ranch TNApril 1, 2016Shining laser lights on a certain part of the brain in rats can eliminate compulsive cocaine seeking, according to a study published in Nature. Testing of a similar approach in humans may begin soon, although it will most likely involve electromagnetic stimulation from outside the scalp rather than direct stimulation of the brain by lasers.
Top 5 Benefits of Inpatient Detox Articles>Addiction TreatmentBy The Ranch TNMarch 23, 2016If you’ve been stuck in the “just one more time and then I’ll quit” refrain and getting no closer to that promise as the weeks and months mount, it may be time to seek professional help. Choosing a detox treatment program is the first step on the path to addiction recovery. Detox is the process… Details
Gardening Helps Women in Addiction Recovery Grow Strong Helpful Articles, RecoveryBy The Ranch TNMarch 17, 2016In Vernon Hills, Illinois, outside of Chicago, women in treatment for addiction are gardening to support their recovery. It’s a simple idea, but one that has a lasting impact and that helps these former addicts feel a sense of purpose, to get exercise and to resist the urges to use again. It’s an idea that… Details
