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
Depression Is Not a Normal Part of Growing Older Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNMay 22, 2013Aging is the general term used to describe the physical and mental changes that occur when human beings reach and pass the middle stages of life. Some of the changes associated with this process are unavoidable; however, many of these changes stem from the effects of avoidable mental or physical health problems, not from aging… Details
Breaking the Pattern of Love Addiction Articles>Addiction TreatmentBy The Ranch TNMay 20, 2013The most commonly occurring love addicts are people who become habitually obsessed with the impossible idea of a perfect lover or companion, and remain desperately attached after a relationship begins. These love addicts may be referred to as “typical love addicts,” “obsessed love addicts,” or “codependent love addicts” and are driven by an unconscious motivation… Details
When Your Teen Lies About Drug Use Articles>Drug AddictionBy The Ranch TNMay 18, 2013As a parent, there is such a thing as overkill: hovering like a helicopter parent, restricting independence because you worry, never trusting your child. Being a good parent means finding a balance between trusting your child to make the right choices and keeping him safe from danger. Few things are scarier than the idea of… Details
