Texting-While-Walking Lands Hundreds in Hospitals Helpful ArticlesBy The Ranch TNDecember 26, 2014We all know that texting and driving is a big no-no. But what about texting-while-walking? A recent stunt in China, which included the creation of smartphone-free walking lanes, is highlighting the obsession we have with our smartphones and how it can harm us even while we walk down the street. If you are so addicted… Details
My Holistic Approach to Sex and Relationship Addiction Recovery Articles>Early RecoveryBy The Ranch TNDecember 22, 2014When I sit in the rooms, I’m sometimes struck by how different we addicts are on the surface. In one of my meetings, there’s a surgeon, a homeless artist and a C-level executive, just to name a few. But we’re all there because of problems with love and relationship addiction (every member of the group… Details
Chronic Pain Treatment Increases Risk for Opioid Addiction Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNDecember 20, 2014Millions of people across the U.S. are affected by health conditions that trigger symptoms of ongoing, chronic pain. A number of opioid-based medications are commonly used to help people dealing with chronic pain; however, use of these medications (especially outside of an authorized context) inherently comes with significant risks for drug abuse and addiction. In… Details
‘One Day at a Time’: What Does That Mean, Anyway? Articles>Early RecoveryBy The Ranch TNDecember 18, 2014Clichés are badly overused. This does not make them invalid, however; in fact it is the indisputable truth behind clichés that leads people to overuse them in the first place.
Laying the Groundwork for a Sober Christmas Articles>Early RecoveryBy The Ranch TNDecember 16, 2014We know the common saying, “If you fail to plan, plan to fail.” And this applies perfectly to our lives in recovery, especially as we prepare to march through the holiday season. Sobriety and recovery don’t just happen; they’re the result of intentional effort and even planning. For those of us accustomed to living by… Details
Holiday Blessings or Bust? How to Tell if Drugs or Alcohol Are to Blame Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNDecember 15, 2014Is your feeling about the holidays “Hooray for the holidays!” or “Ugh, the holidays are here again?” While everyone around makes a mad dash to splurge on last-minute shopping or preparations for a fantastic family holiday dinner, are you preparing to put up with various bad behaviors on the part of loved ones? Maybe it… Details
Who Can Be a Sex Addict? Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNDecember 13, 2014When we hear stories of sex addiction in the media and even in addiction literature, we frequently hear of a particular type of sex addict—a man, usually white, probably of middle or higher income.
How to Cope With an Eating Disorder Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNDecember 11, 2014You’ve been diagnosed with an eating disorder — now what? You know that your thoughts, feelings and attitudes toward food and eating are not healthful, but how to change? The good news is that you got the diagnosis; it means that you are on the right track to healing. Along with professional help for your… Details
Do Prevention Programs Affect Prescription Drug Abuse? Articles>Early RecoveryBy The Ranch TNDecember 10, 2014Prescription drug abuse is a common phenomenon throughout much of the U.S. However, the specific rates of abuse can vary considerably between individual states. In a report published in July 2014, researchers from Quest Diagnostics examined the rates of prescription medication abuse across America and looked for underlying reasons that could explain why some states… Details
Prescription Drug Abuse: Does Urban Differ From Rural? Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNDecember 9, 2014Every year, millions of Americans abuse an opioid medication normally prescribed by a doctor as a treatment for specific types of moderate or severe pain. Some prescription opioid abusers live in cities or nearby suburbs, while others live in rural areas relatively isolated from large population concentrations.
