‘Strong’ Men Who Don’t Reach Out for Help More Prone to Relapse Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The RanchSeptember 14, 2016Men often feel that society expects them to be strong and in charge at all times. If you are like most men, from the time you were a little boy, you were probably told that it’s not OK to cry or to lose control of yourself on an emotional level. This may have made it… Details
Multiply Addicted Ozzy: Typical of Sexual Addiction Articles>Sex AddictionBy The RanchSeptember 14, 2016Robert Weiss LCSW, CSAT-S With Ozzy Osbourne’s recent revelation that he’s seeking treatment for sexual addiction, my first reaction, as an addiction treatment specialist, was to think, “I’ve seen this progression before, where a person who’s gotten sober from alcohol and/or drugs must later get sober from sex addiction, too.” Sometimes these men and women… Details
What Is Pregabalin and Can You Get Addicted to It? Drug Abuse, Helpful ArticlesBy The RanchSeptember 14, 2016Pregabalin is the generic name for the brand-name drug Lyrica. This medication is a Schedule V controlled substance, which means that it presents a low risk for abuse. This doesn’t mean that there is no risk for abuse, however, and Lyrica drug abuse does happen. If you have been prescribed pregabalin or Lyrica, you need… Details
‘Drunkorexia’ Isn’t Just for Women AlcoholismBy The RanchSeptember 7, 2016Binge drinking and eating disorders aren’t new to college campuses. But a relatively new phenomenon that combines these two behaviors has been making headlines of late. It’s colloquially known as “drunkorexia.” Recently, researchers from the University of Texas estimated that as many as 80% of college students are taking part in the practice, and not… Details
Free Your Body of Trauma Response, Conquer Your Shame Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchSeptember 7, 2016By Christie Bates Often clients will say to me that they’re not so sure about this “trauma resolution” stuff. It’s very body-based, and people usually bring a lot of heady intellectual intelligence into therapy. They may be aware that they are carrying shame as a result of trauma but have little understanding of the fact… Details
How to Keep Your Drinking in Check This Labor Day Alcoholism, Articles>Drug AddictionBy The RanchAugust 29, 2016Labor Day festivities mark the unofficial end of summer, and for many, the beginning of a pretty nasty hangover. If your Labor Day plans include alcohol, read on to learn how to drink responsibly and avoid a regret-filled Tuesday.
What Love Addicts Are Trying to Get From Relationships ArticlesBy The RanchAugust 29, 2016If you are a love addict, you are addicted to being in love. Your relationships are the center of your universe, and you don’t feel complete unless you are in a committed relationship. If one relationship ends, you are devastated, but you immediately look to fill that hole in your heart with another relationship. As… Details
How Do We Choose Our Addictions? Articles>Drug AddictionBy The RanchAugust 22, 2016An image that has been circulating for years was designed by cartoonist Jennifer Berman. It portrays an auditorium with a banner strung across the back proclaiming that it is the Adult Children of Normal Parents Annual Convention. There are two people sitting in the chairs. We may laugh at the irony of such a picture,… Details
How Equine Therapy Helps Addicts Addiction, Helpful ArticlesBy The RanchAugust 22, 2016Equine-assisted therapy can be immensely beneficial for issues like depression, anxiety, ADHD, brain injuries, behavioral issues and for people with disabilities. Equine therapy is also an effective treatment for people struggling with drug and alcohol use. Tim Risler owns Equine Healing Solutions in Flora, Mississippi, and is a certified equine therapist. He tells us why… Details
Cheating Partners Spend More Hours at the Office Articles, RelationshipsBy The RanchAugust 22, 2016People who are stepping out on their romantic partners tend to spend more hours at work, according to a study out of the United Kingdom. Spending more time at work may be a symptom of infidelity, or it may contribute to the development of infidelity in the first place, but either way long hours at… Details
