Is Marijuana A Gateway Drug?Addiction, Recovery, Substance Abuse, TreatmentBy The RanchOctober 2, 2019Leave a commentMarijuana use is increasingly common and even accepted across the United States. However, with changing drug use laws comes the question: Is marijuana a gateway drug? The answer isn’t apparent, but it is crucial to understand how marijuana use could impact future substance abuse behaviors. Do Marijuana Users Abuse Other Drugs? When people ask the… Details
PTSD Treatment CentersDual Diagnosis, Mental Health, RecoveryBy The RanchSeptember 25, 2019Leave a commentThere’s one thing that therapists at PTSD treatment centers want you to know. The condition doesn’t just affect veterans. It’s a common misconception that so-called regular people don’t struggle with PTSD. If you realize that you’re one of these individuals, there’s hope through a residential PTSD treatment center. A Closer Look at PTSD Post-traumatic stress… Details
Painkiller Withdrawal: Symptoms and DetoxAddiction, Drug Abuse, Substance AbuseBy The RanchJuly 30, 2019Prescription painkiller misuse remains an ongoing problem in the United States. In recent years, drug overdose rates have continued to climb. The CDC reported that overdoses were responsible for killing almost 50,000 people in 2017 alone. 36% of those deaths involved prescription painkillers. Painkillers belong to the class of opioids. Common painkillers include morphine, fentanyl,… Details
LSD FactsAddiction, Addictions, Drug AbuseBy The RanchJuly 22, 2019Lysergic acid diethylamide, or LSD, is one of the most common psychedelic substances. LSD, also known as “acid,” is a potent mind-altering chemical that has a range of effects. In this article, we will explore these effects in-depth, as well as examine the drug’s potential risks, including the question of whether LSD is addictive. What… Details
Purging Disorder: Symptoms, Risks and TreatmentAddictions, Articles>Eating Disorders, Mental HealthBy The RanchJuly 16, 2019Purging disorder can be as dangerous as anorexia and bulimia nervosa. Learn more about the symptoms of purging disorder and effective treatments for it. What Are the Symptoms of Purging Disorder? People with purging disorder vomit or abuse laxatives to control their weight. They don’t eat large amounts of food like bulimics and people with… Details
What is Bipolar Grandiosity?Articles>Mental Health, Mental Health, TreatmentBy The RanchJuly 13, 2019Individuals with bipolar disorder experience erratic and extreme mood swings. Bipolar disorder must include the presence of at least one or more manic or hypomanic episode and one or more major depressive episode. Some people with bipolar disorder experience bipolar grandiosity. Here’s what you need to know. What Is Bipolar Grandiosity? Bipolar grandiosity can occur… Details
Depression FAQsArticles>Mental Health, DepressionBy The RanchJuly 5, 2019Everyone knows what it’s like to have a bad day. After all, we all feel sad and insecure sometimes. However, there are key differences between normal sadness and irritability and clinical depression. Depression is a medical condition that can be debilitating and life-threatening. When left untreated, it may impact numerous areas of functioning. As a… Details
Anxiety: Frequently Asked QuestionsAnxiety, Helpful Articles, TreatmentBy The RanchJuly 1, 2019Everyone feels anxious from time to time. But there is an important difference between everyday worry and an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect nearly one fifth of the U.S. population (18.1%). This condition is very treatable, yet only about a third of people who struggle with an anxiety disorder… Details
Signs and Symptoms of Atypical AnorexiaArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchJune 12, 2019You don’t have to look very thin to have an eating disorder. People with atypical anorexia nervosa often don’t think they’re “sick enough” for eating disorder treatment. But if you have atypical anorexia, you’re at risk for serious health complications. Learn more about the symptoms, risks and treatment for atypical anorexia nervosa. What Are the… Details
How to Treat PTSD NightmaresArticles>Trauma and PTSDBy The RanchJune 12, 2019Sleep is meant to be restful and restorative. PTSD nightmares can make it terrifying and exhausting. Around 80% of people with PTSD struggle with nightmares, according to some research. PTSD nightmares are different than your run-of-the-mill bad dreams. They’re intrusive and cause severe anxiety. PTSD nightmares interfere with daytime functioning and may occur several times… Details
