Sex Addict Mines the Past for Early Signs of Love, Approval Issues Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNApril 15, 2015When I attended my first meeting of Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA), I thought I was there because I was a sex addict. My online activities had led to the end of my marriage, and my subsequent obsession with online dating websites had given me so many easy options that I was unable to… Details
Parents’ Cigarette, Alcohol Use Ups Risk for Dual Diagnosis in Adult Children AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNApril 14, 2015New research finds that a young adult’s risk for dual diagnosis is linked to having a mother who smokes cigarettes and who displays an unusually low amount of parent-child attachment. In addition, the researchers concluded that children born to fathers with serious alcohol problems are also at risk for simultaneously occurring problems with substance abuse/addiction… Details
The Important Role Stress Plays in Addiction and Recovery Articles>Early RecoveryBy The Ranch TNApril 13, 2015Stress is natural, and in many ways it can be good. When you’re feeling unmotivated, the stress of a deadline can help you get things done. When you’re in a dangerous situation, stress helps to get you ready to run or fight back with the “fight or flight” response. On the other hand, stress can… Details
‘Mini-Stroke’ Can Lead to PTSD Articles>Mental Health, Articles>Trauma and PTSDBy The Ranch TNApril 11, 2015New information from a team of researchers in Germany and the United Kingdom suggests that patients who experience a transient ischemic attack (TIA), often known as a “mini-stroke,” are at risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Breaking Through Denial About Sex Addiction Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNApril 9, 2015Denial is a common part of the addiction experience, and sex addiction is no exception. Overcoming denial and recognizing the presence of addiction is critical because this is the first step toward recovery. Denial allows us to convince ourselves that even the most out-of-control and destructive behavior is normal and manageable. People under the control… Details
Age When Gambling Began, Not Gender, Best Predictor for Gambling Disorder Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNApril 9, 2015People with gambling disorder have a non-substance-based behavioral addiction that manifests as seriously dysfunctional participation in at least one type of gambling activity. Current research indicates that, among those individuals seeking treatment for their condition, women typically develop gambling problems in a pattern that’s distinctly different from the pattern usually found in men. In a… Details
Activity Trackers Can Be a Danger for People With Eating Disorders Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNApril 7, 2015Activity trackers that monitor daily input and output of calories are helping many people jumpstart an exercise routine and become more active. In a society that has become increasingly inactive and overweight, activity trackers are generally considered to be a positive influence. However, activity trackers can be a risk for people living with eating disorders… Details
Depression Can Be a Forgotten Parkinson’s Symptom Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNApril 7, 2015Depression is the most common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease, but a new study from Northwestern University suggests that this symptom is rarely treated in Parkinson’s patients. The study was published in July 2014 in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease.
The Link Between Workaholism and Alcoholism Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNApril 4, 2015Workaholism and alcoholism have a lot more in common than just similar names. They can have many of the same characteristics, such as feeling unable to control your behavior and neglecting other areas of your life. And they can cause many of the same consequences, such as loss of sleep and relationship conflicts. Fortunately, there’s… Details
Where Do Partners of Sex Addicts Turn for Help? Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNApril 2, 2015People affected by sex addiction frequently engage in sex-related thoughts, fantasies and/or actions that can significantly degrade the quality of their relationships, including the relationships they maintain with their spouses and intimate partners. In turn, the spouses and intimate partners of sex-addicted individuals may feel a pressing need to seek help in dealing with their… Details
