Three Ways to Love Yourself in RecoveryArticles>Early RecoveryBy The RanchOctober 10, 2015We’re told we need to love ourselves. We are told we need to have a healthy sense of self-esteem. But after years of addiction, rebelling against God and making havoc of our lives and relationships, it’s hard to feel anything other than a deep sense of self-hatred and shame. However, this kind of outlook doesn’t… Details
Smoking Greatly Increases Risk for Alcoholism, Study FindsAlcoholism, Helpful ArticlesBy The RanchOctober 10, 2015Rodent experiments conducted by a team of American and Brazilian researchers indicate that the nicotine in cigarettes and other tobacco products triggers changes in brain function that substantially increase the odds that any given drinker will develop alcoholism.
Study Shows Porn Linked to a Decline in MarriageArticles>Addiction ResearchBy The RanchOctober 9, 2015Can watching porn lower a young man’s chances of getting married? A study published in the journal of The Institute for the Study of Labor in Germany in November 2014 says it can and does.
How to Get Past an Alcoholic’s ExcusesAlcoholismBy The RanchOctober 9, 2015The excuses of an alcoholic are legendary. All kinds of addicts use excuses to deny that they have a problem, but with alcohol being a legal and socially acceptable substance of abuse, alcoholics can come up with many more believable excuses for indulging. If someone you love has a problem with drinking and constantly makes… Details
Traumatized Women Far More Likely to Develop PTSD Than MenHelpful Articles, Mental HealthBy The RanchOctober 9, 2015When subjected to similar types of trauma, women are several times more likely to be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) later on than men. It has been known for quite some time that women have an elevated risk for this chronic life-altering condition, but new research has quantified this risk and found it to… Details
Technology and Other Tools That Can Help You Track Down a CheaterArticles>Sex AddictionBy The RanchOctober 8, 2015It’s not always easy to catch a cheater. You may have your suspicions that your spouse or significant other is stepping out on you, but finding actual evidence can be challenging if your partner is careful about covering his or her tracks. However, if you are determined to discover the truth about a suspected infidelity,… Details
Drinking Problems Requiring Intervention Linked to Higher Death RatesAlcoholism, Helpful ArticlesBy The RanchOctober 8, 2015New evidence from a team of American researchers points to a strong connection between certain indications of drinking problems and increased chances of dying.
The Physical Symptoms of Methamphetamine AbuseArticles>Drug AddictionBy The RanchOctober 7, 2015Methamphetamine, or meth, as it is more commonly known, is one of the most addictive drugs that are susceptible to abuse. A controlled substance, meth is legal for doctors to prescribe for certain patients. It is only occasionally used to treat obesity and sleeping disorders. Because it is so addictive and can cause so many… Details
Sex Addiction Is Real and So Are Its Mental Health ConsequencesArticles>Sex AddictionBy The RanchOctober 6, 2015Sex addiction is a controversial topic, but what all experts can agree on is that it can be a real problem for individuals and couples and that it is intertwined with mental health. Some experts see sex addiction as a genuine behavioral addiction, while others would categorize it as a mental illness. Many people have… Details
Prescription Opioid Use During Pregnancy Can Trigger Withdrawal in NewbornsArticles>Drug Addiction, Helpful ArticlesBy The RanchOctober 6, 2015New findings from an American research team indicate that even short-term use of prescription opioid medications during pregnancy can lead to neonatal abstinence syndrome, a condition normally associated with illicit/illegal opioid drug consumption.
