Abuse of PropofolDrug Abuse, Helpful ArticlesBy The RanchJuly 11, 2016Propofol may go down in history as being the drug that killed Michael Jackson, but it is also devastating the lives of other, ordinary people. The prescription drug is an anesthesia with the nickname ‘milk of amnesia’ for its white, liquid state and its ability to help someone drift off to sleep. Propofol euphoria and… Details
Are There Gender Differences in Sex Addiction?Articles>Sex AddictionBy The RanchJuly 11, 2016Sex addiction may not be officially diagnosable, but enough experts have treated patients with sex issues to know that the condition manifests in different ways in men and women. Men and women also cope with sex addiction in different ways, react uniquely to sex addiction in a partner and respond differently to treatment. If you… Details
How to Find the Right Addiction Counselor for YouArticles>Addiction ResearchBy The RanchJuly 5, 2016Not everyone with an addiction chooses to go to rehab. Maybe you need to be able to keep going to work every day, or you have a family you don’t want to leave for a long period of time. If you think you can handle quitting without intensive rehab and you have a good support… Details
How You Put Yourself at Risk When You Abuse LyricaDrug Abuse, Helpful ArticlesBy The RanchJuly 5, 2016Lyrica is a prescription medication and a brand name for the drug pregabalin. Abuse of Lyrica and addiction are growing problems as more of the medication is prescribed. If you have been prescribed this medication, make sure you understand the risks that go along with abusing it. You should never use any medication in a… Details
Deciding Whether to Expose a CheaterArticles, RelationshipsBy The RanchJuly 5, 2016When it comes to cheating, nothing is straightforward. Things can be complicated even when you are not one of the people directly involved or affected by an infidelity, but simply a witness. Do you expose the cheater, and how do the particular circumstances of the affair, your relationship to the various players and other factors… Details
Restricting Access to Firearms for Heavy Drinkers Could Reduce Gun ViolenceAlcoholismBy The RanchJune 27, 2016A new study reviewing existing evidence has argued that restricting access to firearms for those who abuse alcohol could reduce the levels of gun violence in the U.S., but that clear definitions of alcohol misuse are necessary for such policies to be effective. The study points out that for men, firearm violence leads to as… Details
Breaking the Caffeine CycleAddiction, Helpful ArticlesBy The RanchJune 27, 2016If you’re a morning coffee drinker, you know all about the vicious caffeine cycle. You wake up feeling crummy. Your head is in a fog and you can’t think straight. You have your first cup of coffee, and magically, the fog is lifted. You feel like yourself again. After lunch you feel sleepy and turn… Details
Nearly 30 Percent of Adults Will Have Drinking Problem in LifetimeAlcoholism, ArticlesBy The RanchJune 27, 2016A new study has found that 29 percent of U.S. adults will have alcohol use disorder at some point in their lives. Drinking alcohol is the third-leading preventable cause of death in the U.S., leading to 88,000 deaths per year. The new study shines a spotlight on how common drinking problems are in the U.S.,… Details
Faith Over Fear: A Christian Approach to AnxietyArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchJune 23, 2016If there is one instruction the Bible continually repeats, it is “Do not fear.” It seems that God, as He inspired the biblical writers, knew how His people would struggle to hold to faith while renouncing fear. As Christians, we have all of the promises of God and all the riches of His grace, yet… Details
5 Things Your Anger Might Be Telling YouAnger, Helpful ArticlesBy The RanchJune 23, 2016By Sara Schapmann Anger, unchecked or unexpressed, can cause damage to our health, psyche and relationships. Anger can also motivate us, inspire us to action, and provide valuable insights into ourselves and relationships. Details
