The Link Between Workaholism and Alcoholism Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The RanchApril 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 RanchApril 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
Drug Testing of Welfare Applicants Yields Few Positive Results Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The RanchApril 2, 2015Tennessee is one of 12 states that require drug testing of welfare applicants, but initial figures reveal that after six months of the new rules, only a tiny fraction of welfare applicants have tested positive for drugs. Of course, whether or not people struggling with addiction should be discounted from welfare is a political issue,… Details
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Effective Treatment for Binge Eating Disorder Helpful Articles, Mental HealthBy The RanchApril 2, 2015In a study published in December 2014 in the Journal of Eating Disorders, a team of Canadian and American researchers examined the effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) as a binge eating disorder treatment; the researchers also explored the underlying factors that may account for DBT’s usefulness, including an improved ability to control the emotions… Details
The Surprising Similarities Between Gambling and Sex Addictions Articles>Addiction Research, Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchMarch 31, 2015Behavioral addictions are sometimes controversial. Not all addiction experts are willing to classify obsessive and compulsive behaviors along with drug and alcohol addictions. Many, though, recognize that there are too many commonalities between chemical and behavioral addictions to ignore. Two of the most widely accepted types of behavioral addictions, sexual and gambling, have a lot… Details
Borderline Personality Disorder Widely Underdiagnosed Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchMarch 31, 2015Recent findings from an American research team indicate that doctors may underdiagnose cases of borderline personality disorder (BPD) and overdiagnose cases of bipolar disorder, a second severe mental health condition that has certain features in common with BPD. Doctors and researchers are well aware that borderline personality disorder and bipolar disorder share an overlapping set… Details
Snow Depression Helpful Articles, Mental HealthBy The RanchMarch 31, 2015“And February was so long that it lasted into March And found us walking a path alone together You stopped and pointed and you said, ‘That’s a crocus’ And I said, ‘What’s a crocus?’ And you said, ‘It’s a flower’ I tried to remember, but I said, ‘What’s a flower?’ ”— Dar Williams Details
Sexual Addiction, Gambling Addiction Show Similarities Articles>Sex AddictionBy The RanchMarch 29, 2015Sexual addiction should be classified alongside gambling addiction and other behavioral addictions, according to a new study published in the journal Comprehensive Psychiatry. These results could help the disorder gain the official recognition it is currently lacking. The new study, led by Dr. Joseph M. Farré of the Hospital Universitari Quirón-Dexeus in Barcelona, Spain, compared… Details
The Value of Routine in Managing Bipolar Disorder Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchMarch 27, 2015For just about everyone, routine provides a sense of stability and promotes achievement. For the person with bipolar disorder, maintaining a daily routine can be a vital strategy to normalize mood. By contrast, days filled with surprises can trigger bipolar episodes. Following a daily schedule is so helpful that an entire therapy has been built… Details
3 Things You Shouldn’t Do If Your Loved One Relapses RecoveryBy The RanchMarch 26, 2015When you love a recovering alcoholic or drug addict, you may feel a huge sense of relief when he or she agrees to go into treatment and get sober. You want to believe that all the bad times are behind you. But if your loved one ends up relapsing, it can be devastating for you.… Details
