How to Work Step Two Articles>Early RecoveryBy The Ranch TNJune 11, 2013Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Most addicts, no matter their addiction (alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, shopping, etc.) find that they key to lasting sobriety is working the twelve steps of recovery. As discussed in this space a few weeks ago, step one explores the depth and… Details
The Far-Reaching Effects of Bipolar Disorder Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJune 10, 2013A diagnosis of mental illness in your child can be devastating news. Although advances in treatments and medications have made leaps and bounds in recent years, coping with a mental illness is still challenging. When that mental illness is bipolar disorder and the affected person is a child or teenager, the effects reach far and… Details
The Center for Relationship and Sexual Recovery at The Ranch Enhances Treatment for Sex and Love Addiction with Programming for Disordered Eating Articles>NewsBy The Ranch TNJune 6, 2013The Center for Relationship and Sexual Recovery at The Ranch recently enhanced treatment for sex and love addiction with specialized programming for women who struggle with co-occurring disordered eating issues.
How to Work Step One Articles>Recovery at The RanchBy The Ranch TNJune 4, 2013We admitted we were powerless over alcohol (or drugs, sex, gambling, eating, shopping, etc.) – that our lives had become unmanageable. For a lot of people, walking into a treatment center or 12-step meeting for the first time is equivalent to working step one. The simple act of asking for help is, in and of… Details
Stress Early in Life Linked to Cocaine Addiction Articles>Dual DiagnosisBy The Ranch TNJune 1, 2013Traumatic stress is a term used to describe a strong, potentially debilitating emotional reaction to a variety of dangerous or possibly life-threatening events or situations. Common sources of this type of reaction include physical or sexual abuse, severe physical injuries, imminent threats of extreme violence, and exposure to war or terrorism. When traumatic stress occurs… Details
Mental Health Classes for Teens Shown to Reduce Alcohol Consumption Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNMay 30, 2013Early initiation of alcohol use introduces teens to multiple dangers, including immediate consequences like injury, risky sexual behaviors and general risk-taking. Some of the impact is related to later health issues, such as an increased likelihood of developing certain cancers. Preventing teens from using alcohol often involves targeting high-risk populations through the school system. Interventions… Details
Your Personality Affects Odds for Obesity Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNMay 28, 2013Obesity is a term used to describe a body weight high enough to significantly impair short-term health and increase a person’s risks for chronic physical or mental illness. Numerous public health officials have identified rising levels of obesity as one of the major threats to well-being encountered throughout a wide variety of social groups in… Details
Massage Therapy Benefits Drug, Alcohol Addicts Articles>Recovery at The RanchBy The Ranch TNMay 26, 2013The national price tag for substance abuse is about $500 billion. Between lost productivity, criminal prosecution and health/social programs, the cost of drug abuse is high. Finding effective therapy methods to work with rehab programs is important to successfully lowering the devastating numbers of drug abusers. Interestingly, one of the best drug recovery therapies may… Details
Parents Can Reduce Underage Drinking With the Right Approach Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNMay 24, 2013The consumption of alcohol has become something of a rite of passage for young men and women looking to make the transition into adulthood. Under the mistaken impression that drinking equates with maturity, adolescents frequently begin experimenting with alcohol in peer group settings, where violating taboos is often encouraged and supported. Teenage alcohol consumption has… Details
So You Know a Rage-aholic? Dealing with Intermittent Explosive Disorder Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNMay 22, 2013Contrary to popular belief, “rage-aholic” is an actual disorder that affects up to 16 million Americans, although the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders -IV refers to it as the descriptive term “intermittent explosive disorder.” People diagnosed with intermittent explosive disorder, or IED, experience sudden attacks of rage, often for no reason. In some… Details
