The Healing Power of Support Systems Articles>Therapy, RecoveryBy The RanchMarch 5, 2018Humans are not designed to live alone. From the earliest of times, they banded together in tribes and groups for mutual support, sustenance and community. Modern life and technology have led to an epidemic of isolation. This is especially a challenge for people with addiction and/or mental illness, who can quickly spiral into their illness… Details
How One Woman Beat Heroin Addiction Articles>Recovery at The Ranch, RecoveryBy The RanchFebruary 28, 2018By Sara Schapmann Opioid abuse claims thousands of lives every year, but some people do manage to escape its crushing grip. Emily M.’s story is one of hope in the seemingly hopeless world of heroin addiction. With an excruciating amount of hard work, the help of specialized heroin abuse treatment, and a loving family that… Details
The Top 5 Most Prevalent Types of Depression DepressionBy The RanchFebruary 19, 2018Depression is a mood disorder that affects the way you think and feel. According to data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention between 2009 and 2012, 7.6% of Americans aged 12 and older were struggling with depression during the two weeks preceding the survey. Some people reported feeling depressed due to external… Details
Women and Porn: How Women Get Caught Up in the Fantasy Articles>Sex AddictionBy The RanchFebruary 7, 2018Men are not the only ones with intimacy disorders. Women also have issues with love and sex. While much research and attention has gone to studying men and pornography, women’s porn addiction is a trend that cannot be ignored.
The Complex Nature of Trauma Treatment Articles>Trauma and PTSD, From Our Experts>MississippiBy The RanchJanuary 31, 2018By Deborah V. Gross, MD, Psychiatrist at The Ranch Mississippi What we experience early in life can influence our future responses. A psychologically traumatic event from your past may impact how you think, feel and behave today. That’s how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops. While addiction is an illness of the brain, PTSD is more… Details
The Importance of Stability and Routine in Recovery RecoveryBy The RanchJanuary 22, 2018At good residential treatment centers, the staff and management understand that their patients are frightened about the future and uncertain if they’ll be able to overcome their chemical dependency. But there are no miracle cures: sobriety and the activities that support it are habits that must be developed gradually and with consistent effort. Details
What Does Adderall Do to People With ADHD? Mental HealthBy The RanchJanuary 18, 2018All people with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) have at least one of two behavioral problems: an inability to focus or maintain attention and unusual symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity. Doctors frequently treat the condition with Adderall, a name-brand medication containing the active ingredients dextroamphetamine and amphetamine. In combination, these two stimulants work by making certain… Details
The Power of Intention in Recovery RecoveryBy The RanchJanuary 15, 2018As a recovering addict, your intentions can be your friend or your enemy, depending on your level of focus and clarity. You have to be clear about what you want before you can choose a constructive and life-affirming path. ACT therapy programs can help you eliminate the confusion that left you lost in the wilderness… Details
Health Risks Due to Alcoholism Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The RanchJanuary 12, 2018Do you need a little extra motivation to begin your recovery journey? Even if you feel healthy now, soon the effects of alcohol abuse on your body will be impossible to ignore. Here are just some of the health risks caused by alcoholism.
Signs & Symptoms of Mania Mental Health, Mood DisordersBy The RanchJanuary 11, 2018Many people are aware of the symptoms of depression, but the signs and symptoms of mania—another defining characteristic of bipolar disorder—are much less widely known. Getting help for those in need is essential and it helps being able to identify when somebody has the condition.
