The Co-occurrence of Addiction and Mental Illness: Meeting the Challenge Addiction Treatment, Articles>Recovery at The Ranch, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health TreatmentBy The Ranch TNMay 30, 2020Addiction to drugs or alcohol is a difficult problem for anyone to overcome. But imagine how hard it would be to successfully conquer a substance abuse problem if you were also struggling with a mental health issue. Addiction and mental illness complicate treatment and recovery. A person trying to beat addiction requires all of the… Details
What Is Depression? Addiction, Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNMay 30, 2020When people talk about depression, they are often referring to Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). This is one of the most common types of depression, but there are many other types. While the symptoms of each type overlap significantly, the difference pertains to a variety of factors. These factors include such things as severity of symptoms,… Details
Supporting a Loved One After Rehab Helpful Articles, RecoveryBy The Ranch TNMay 29, 2020Read on to learn about a graduate student who finds herself addicted to drugs and finally enters treatment to learn healthy coping skills. She learns how to ask for help and the importance of supporting a loved one after rehab. Supporting A Loved One After Rehab Terran had entered Columbia University’s graduate program as a… Details
The Effects of Exercise on Drug or Alcohol Rehab Addiction Treatment, Articles, Articles>Addiction Treatment, Articles>Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, TreatmentBy The Ranch TNMay 28, 2020It’s no secret that exercise benefits the body and the mind. Vigorous exercise improves circulation, strengthens the heart, helps maintain weight, relieves stress, sharpens the mind, and aids in sweating toxins out of the body. Researchers are now exploring how exercise can specifically help those individuals who are enrolled in substance abuse rehabilitation programs. Here… Details
Anxiety Disorder and Dual Diagnosis in Drug Rehab Articles>Dual Diagnosis, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health Treatment, Mood DisordersBy The Ranch TNMay 26, 2020Anxiety is an unpleasant reality in the world and everyone experiences it. Whether a person is facing job cutbacks, relationship struggles, unruly children or even the pressures of work deadlines – all of us must learn to cope with anxiety at one point or another. Sometimes anxiety seems to take over a person’s life. Fortunately,… Details
10 Signs of Unhealthy Thinking Articles, Articles>Mental Health, Mental Health TreatmentBy The Ranch TNMay 24, 2020People with depression, addictions, and eating disorders may not believe that they have much in common. But at the root of many mental health problems are distorted thoughts and beliefs that chip away at the individual’s self-image. An inner dialogue that includes messages such as “I’m not good enough” or “Nothing ever goes my way”… Details
Rebuilding Relationships Damaged by Addiction Helpful Articles, RecoveryBy The Ranch TNMay 23, 2020Many times, addiction can damage the relationships that you have with people. While you cannot spend the rest of your life feeling bad about the things you have done in the past, it is important to recognize that your relationships may have been badly damaged by your addiction or alcoholism. In recovery, you will need… Details
Does Substance Abuse Cause Depression? Alcoholism, Articles>Dual Diagnosis, Depression, Dual DiagnosisBy The Ranch TNMay 22, 2020Does substance abuse cause depression, or does depression cause substance abuse? A study involving laboratory animals suggests that substance abuse could cause mood disorders, such as depression. Previous research indicates that the converse could be true — i.e., that mood disorders cause substance abuse. No matter what, The Ranch TN has the programs and treatments… Details
Alcoholism and Eating Disorders Articles>Eating Disorders, Eating Disorders, TreatmentBy The Ranch TNMay 20, 2020Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are two eating disorders that typically affect teen and adolescent girls. However, you don’t need to be a teen or a girl to struggle with eating disorders. Men, boys, adults, and the elderly all have developed and can develop an eating disorder. In essence, those who suffer from eating disorders… Details
What to Expect at Your First AA Meeting Helpful Articles, RecoveryBy The Ranch TNMay 20, 2020If you have admitted to yourself that you have a problem with alcohol, you may be considering attending a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. You may feel somewhat anxious and are wondering what to expect. You may have heard any one of a number of rumors about AA and other 12-step programs. For instance, you may… Details
