Men Abused By Their Fathers More Likely to Get Into Bar Fights Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNJuly 6, 2013Aggression and assault are both highly associated with alcohol consumption, in particular when the alcohol is consumed in heavy doses. Bar fights are sometimes the results of this association, with young men tussling after consuming too many beers.
Punishment Increases Impulsivity in OCD, Study Finds Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJuly 5, 2013When met with punishment or negative feedback for our actions, some of us may change the way we behave. Others may resent the feedback and still others may express increased impulsive actions. For those with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), the latter is most likely.
Signs That Your Child Has an Eating Disorder Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNJuly 5, 2013Experts do not have a definitive answer regarding precisely what causes eating disorders in children. They do, however, agree that there are things parents can do to catch the problem early. Informed parents know how to spot the signs of distress and can act early to intervene before an eating disorder has time to take… Details
Depressed People With High Level of Fear, Anger, Worry at Greater Risk of Suicide Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJuly 5, 2013Major depressive disorder is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorders. Those who suffer from depression are also at an increased risk for disorders such as substance use disorder and anxiety. In addition, those with depression are also at a higher risk for suicidal ideation.
Increased Brain Activity Predicts Who Will Fall Prey to Substance Abuse Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNJuly 4, 2013Identifying which teens might be at the highest risk for developing a substance use disorder is dependent on a combination of genetic and environmental factors. However, if such a strategy could be implemented, high risk teens could be targeted for specialized education and early intervention programs.
Gambling Addiction Often Co-Occurs With Other Disorders Articles>Dual DiagnosisBy The Ranch TNJuly 4, 2013Oftentimes, when a person shows symptoms of an addiction to something, there are other problems at play in their mind. For the addiction to be treated, the other disorders also need to be addressed. A webinar that focused on how to counsel the pathological gambler revealed other disorders that often co-exist with a gambling addiction.… Details
Evaluating the Role of Alcohol Use Disorder in Depression Articles>Dual DiagnosisBy The Ranch TNJuly 3, 2013The risk of having a co-morbid mental disorder is higher among those who have a substance use disorder such as an alcohol addiction. While there are various factors that lead to the development of an alcohol use disorder, there have been many studies that focus on the presence of alcohol use disorders in those who… Details
Binge Eating Can Lead to Other Addictive Behaviors Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNJuly 2, 2013Addictions are not limited to alcohol or drugs. People can become addicted to multiple substances and habits including gambling, sex, and eating. Researchers are finding links between addictions and overall addictive behavior. In a few studies on binge eating, researchers found links between binge eating fatty foods and craving cocaine and marijuana. With further research,… Details
Cyberbullying Can Lead to Substance Abuse, Mental Health Issues Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNJuly 1, 2013Cyberbullying is a term used to describe bullying behaviors that take place through various types of modern communications technologies rather than in person. While these behaviors largely mimic face-to-face bullying behaviors, they can potentially have a much broader reach and involve harsher bullying tactics. According to the results of a study published in 2010 in… Details
Millennials More Stressed Than the Rest of Us, Survey Finds Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNJune 30, 2013In a country still getting over the shock of terror blasts in Boston, people might be surprised to learn that our national stress level has actually been going down in recent years. Stress levels are lower for most of us with a single exception – young people ages 18 to 33 years. This age demographic… Details
