More Americans Are Becoming Heavy DrinkersArticles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The RanchSeptember 23, 2015A recent study maps out drinking county-by-county in the United States and finds that there are big variations in drinking patterns across the country, with binge drinking and other heavy drinking patterns on the rise overall. Published in the American Journal of Public Health, the study finds that heavy drinking among Americans is up more… Details
When Self-Reporting, People Underestimate Alcohol Consumption by Nearly 50 PercentAlcoholism, Helpful ArticlesBy The RanchSeptember 23, 2015Self-reporting survey methods sometimes lead to serious underestimation of drinking levels in several population groups, according to new findings from a team of Australian researchers.
Deep Brain Stimulation Promising Treatment for Severe AnorexiaArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchSeptember 22, 2015An experimental procedure known as deep brain stimulation (DBS) has shown promise as a treatment for severe anorexia nervosa. DBS is currently an approved treatment procedure for essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease, dystonia and obsessive-compulsive disorder, but it is being studied as a treatment for anorexia, chronic pain and certain affective disorders.
Some Problem Gamblers Make ‘Rational’ Decision Not to Seek TreatmentArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchSeptember 22, 2015Common wisdom suggests that addicts who refuse to get help are in denial about the depth of their problem. Or, their self-esteem has been damaged to the point that they don’t believe they are capable of stopping their self-destructive behavior. Or perhaps they have just given up and are using their addiction as a slow… Details
Older Adults May Have PTSD Symptoms After Serious FallHelpful Articles, Mental HealthBy The RanchSeptember 22, 2015Older adults may be at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a serious fall, according to recent research from the department of psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York.
The Top 6 Reasons Men CheatArticles>Sex AddictionBy The RanchSeptember 19, 2015Infidelity hurts. It ruins relationships. It devastates your sense of trust, loyalty and true love. When it happens, you just want to know why. Only your spouse can really answer that, and even he may struggle to tell you exactly why he did it. The best way to heal from infidelity is to see a… Details
Signs That It’s Time to Quit DrinkingArticles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The RanchSeptember 18, 2015As an adult, you may feel that consuming alcoholic beverages is your right. Drinking helps you relax. It lowers your inhibitions and helps you feel connected to others in social circles. You admit that you sometimes drink a little more than you should, but who hasn’t? Everyone you know has overindulged on one or more… Details
Stop Enabling and Start Helping the Addict in Your LifeHelpful Articles, RecoveryBy The RanchSeptember 18, 2015Being an enabler of an addict means supporting the addiction rather than the addict. You might think that you’re helping the person you love, but you’re really just helping him remain an addict and avoid making positive changes. Chief enablers in families are the ones who are doing the most damage, even when they mean… Details
Eating Disorders May Impact Women’s Long-Term Socioeconomic StabilityArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchSeptember 17, 2015Women who struggled with disordered eating during adolescence may suffer negative socioeconomic consequences during their early adulthood, according to a new study from the University of Utah.
Insomnia May Be at Heart of SuicideHelpful Articles, Mental HealthBy The RanchSeptember 17, 2015Millions of Americans suffer from sleep disorders. Anyone with friends or family who have experienced insomnia should be aware of a startling new study that may signal impending danger.
