Lifespan for Women Shortened by Alcohol Abuse Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNNovember 2, 2012With so much attention focused on women’s equality, it is easy to forget that the sexes have meaningful inherent differences. Some of those differences can be mediated, others cannot. A recently concluded study coming out of Germany highlights the greater risks incurred by women who over-drink not only compared to men, but even compared to… Details
Are You Enabling a Gambling Addiction? Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNNovember 1, 2012There is often a misguided belief that a gambling addiction simply is not as destructive as other forms of addictive behavior. After all, it is the rare gambling addict that is physically harmed while taking part in their addictive behaviors of choice. The unsettling reality is that a gambling addiction can have far-reaching consequences in… Details
Bipolar II Disorder – What It Is and What Can Be Done About It Articles>Mental HealthBy The Ranch TNOctober 30, 2012Once thought to be a milder form of bipolar I, bipolar II is now understood to be an equally serious condition. In fact, it tends to be more chronic than bipolar I, and can cause long periods of depression and instability of mood, which in turn can lead to problems at work, in social situations… Details
5 Strategies for Body Acceptance Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNOctober 29, 2012Most women spend more time asking, “What does the perfect body look like, and how do I get it?” than actually enjoying their lives. We go on diets to lose weight, force ourselves into a gym and harangue ourselves if we don’t achieve our weight-loss goals. Isn’t there a better way to coexist with –… Details
PTSD Differences Among Men and Women Articles>Trauma and PTSDBy The Ranch TNOctober 26, 2012Men and women are different. A few decades ago, that idea made the cover of major news magazines. But researchers are frequently confronted with differences between the sexes. A recent study on the mental health condition known as Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) suggests that gender differences may play a role in who is most vulnerable… Details
Gambling Frustration Fuels Addictive Behavior Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNOctober 25, 2012The old question of whether a person views the glass as half-full or half-empty could be helpful when it comes to understanding what drives gambling addiction. For gamblers, close situations are rarely viewed as near-victories. Instead, they are seen as frustrating defeats. The gambler is eager to escape the frustrating feelings as soon as possible… Details
The Role of Genetics in Eating Disorders Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNOctober 24, 2012When discussing eating disorders, the role of the media often surfaces in the conversation. Many experts and eating disorder patients believe that the images of physical perfection flooding the television and print media provide an impossible ideal that women cannot reach.
Relationship Cycles for Love Addicts Articles>Sex AddictionBy The Ranch TNOctober 23, 2012Love addiction, like many addictions, follows certain patterns. In the realm of love, sex, and relationship addictions, there are a number of interlocking roles and complimentary patterns of behavior. In this article, you will learn about these related roles. If any of these patterns or behaviors look a little too familiar, you may want to… Details
Addiction and Nutritional Deficiencies Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNOctober 22, 2012Addiction to drugs, alcohol and/or tobacco causes many hardships for the person who abuses them. Apart from relationship problems and mental health problems, addiction often produces a number of health challenges because of nutritional deficiencies. Some of these nutritional deficiencies are caused by the substance itself while others result from the behavior patterns associated with… Details
Eye Movement Therapy: A Treatment for Addiction Articles>TherapyBy The Ranch TNOctober 19, 2012Much of what addicts experience when they enter a rehabilitation facility or a support group is done simply because it has always been done. Too often, addiction treatments are grounded in philosophies and personal beliefs rather than research, facts, and success rates. In psychology and psychiatry, on the other hand, many treatments and techniques used… Details
