Today’s Marijuana More Potent than Ever Helpful Articles, Substance AbuseBy The Ranch TNJune 13, 2016With marijuana now legal in several states for medical and recreational use, it becomes increasingly important to consider the higher-than-ever potency of today’s cannabis. Many critics of marijuana legalization cite health concerns and addiction rates, especially among young people, as the major issues with making this drug legal and readily available. Among the Hispanic population… Details
The Lasting Damage Caused by Pornography Addiction in Teens Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJune 13, 2016The idea of pornography addiction and teens suffering from it seems unlikely, but it happens more often than you think. With the availability of pornographic material online and peer pressure to check it out, too many teens fall victim to an obsession that once only plagued some adults. If you have caught your teen with… Details
Taking Aim at Recovery With Archery Helpful Articles, RecoveryBy The Ranch TNJune 6, 2016“In archery we have something like the way of the superior man. When the archer misses the center of the target, he turns and looks within himself for the cause of his mistake.” – Confucius People in treatment for addiction often have difficulty aiming for a target and holding steady while they draw back their… Details
Recovery From an Eating Disorder Often Requires Team Effort Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNJune 2, 2016Eating disorders are extremely challenging and painful illnesses, and treatment can be complicated and involve a team of professionals in order to successfully address the different aspects of the condition.
Finding Refuge in Recovery Helpful Articles, RecoveryBy The Ranch TNJune 2, 2016“I discovered the greatest rebellion of all is an inner revolution fueled not by rage, but by deep and pervading kindness.” — Noah Levine
Significant Overlap Seen in Addictions to Cybersex, Internet Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNMay 24, 2016The symptoms of cybersex addiction overlap with a generally addictive and dysfunctional pattern of Internet use, according to new findings from a team of French researchers. Cybersex addiction is an informal term sometimes used to describe cases of sex addiction that center on dysfunctional consumption of pornography or other sex-related resources accessed through Details
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
