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
Heroin Abuse Signs and SymptomsAddictionBy The RanchMay 29, 2019Heroin is a dangerous drug that leaves thousands in its wake every year. It’s highly addictive and can quickly become the central focus in your life. People lose families, jobs, relationships and self-respect to heroin. It’s a drug addiction that must be taken seriously. Learn about heroin abuse signs and symptoms, and how to get… Details
What Types of PTSD Are There?Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchApril 24, 2019Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness that some people develop in response to trauma. It’s defined by the length of time people experience their symptoms, and the symptoms themselves. For someone to be diagnosed with PTSD, they must have experienced symptoms for at least a month. PTSD People with PTSD have disturbing feelings… Details
Common Co-Occurring Disorders for Borderline Personality DisorderArticles>Dual DiagnosisBy The RanchJanuary 11, 2019Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex psychiatric condition that co-occurring substance abuse and other mental health disorders can intensify. The added challenges of addiction and other mental illness may worsen BPD symptoms or the symptoms of the co-occurring disorder.
What to Look for in a Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment FacilityAddiction, Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchOctober 5, 2018When deciding on the right mental health treatment center for co-occurring disorders, there are several key elements you should look for. Make sure you are giving yourself the best chance for success by finding a mental health treatment center with these important elements. Qualified Staff Members A co-occurring disorder occurs when an individual suffers from a mental health condition and a substance use… Details
What Is EtOH Withdrawal?Addiction, AlcoholismBy The RanchOctober 5, 2018The chemical in alcohol that gets you drunk is ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol or EtOH. This chemical is a depressant, but it has a very intoxicating effect. EtOH can be highly addictive both physically and psychologically. When a doctor refers to EtOH withdrawal, he or she is talking about the unpleasant symptoms that arise when a person who is addicted to alcohol abruptly stops drinking. Once you have become physically dependent… Details
Should Benzodiazepines Be Used to Treat Alcohol Withdrawal Seizures?Alcoholism, Articles>Drug AddictionBy The RanchOctober 5, 2018When withdrawing from alcohol, some addicted users experience severe symptoms such as seizures and delirium tremens (the DTs). The potential for these problems makes alcohol detox more dangerous than most other forms of detox. If you develop seizures during alcohol withdrawal, your doctor will likely treat this complication with a medication called a benzodiazepine. These medications have… Details
