People With Mental Illness More Likely to SmokeArticles>Addiction ResearchBy The RanchMay 6, 2013Anyone who has not lived as a hermit in a cave for the last few decades knows that smoking is bad for your health. In spite of this knowledge, many people still choose to engage in the habit of inhaling nicotine through cigarette smoke. Often, those who start want to stop, but the addiction to… Details
Resentment: The Addict’s EnemyArticles>Early RecoveryBy The RanchMay 3, 2013“Resentment is the Number One offender. It destroys more alcoholics than anything else. From it stem all forms of spiritual disease, for we have been not only mentally and physically ill, we have also been spiritually ill. When our spiritual malady is overcome, we straighten out mentally and physically.” (Alcoholics Anonymous, 64)
When Psychosis Hits HomeArticles>Mental HealthBy The RanchMay 1, 2013Finding out that a loved one has a psychotic disorder can be just as frightening as hearing your medical doctor use the dreaded word “cancer.” Both types of illness elicit feelings of dread and fear. In an instant, you know that life is never going to be the same because your whole world has just… Details
What are the Best Internet Filtering and Accountability Programs for Recovering Sex Addicts?Articles>Sex AddictionBy The RanchApril 29, 2013For sex addicts, the Internet is a dangerous place, providing instant and seemingly endless access to pornography, prostitutes, casual/anonymous sex partners, emotional affairs, and more. For this reason, anyone hoping to recover from sexual addiction absolutely must install a parental control software program onto his or her computer, laptop, smart-phone, and other Internet accessible devices.
An Interview with Sue Levitan, Primary TherapistStaff StoriesBy The RanchApril 26, 2013Sue Levitan is one of the first faces clients see when they begin detox and stabilization at The Ranch. She conducts psychosocial interviews and assessments to figure out who each client is, what their needs are and how she can help.
5 Fears About Trauma Therapy (and the Rationale for Overcoming Them)Articles>Recovery at The RanchBy The RanchApril 24, 2013There are a number of fears and misconceptions surrounding trauma therapy. When someone has already been through so much, why struggle more? In short, because trauma therapy heals.
Staring Down the Void: What to Do With Yourself After Quitting the BottleArticles>Early RecoveryBy The RanchApril 22, 2013Living in sobriety is more than subtracting “getting drunk” from your daily schedule. You are beginning to rebuild your life, overhauling it even, so it’s time to start looking at how to revamp your old routines. Following the same life patterns sans alcohol will not guarantee a fulfilling sober life. You may be able to… Details
‘Fat Talk’ and ‘Old Talk’ Don’t Do a Body GoodArticles>Eating DisordersBy The RanchApril 19, 2013The development of eating disorders is often linked to some perception of the thin ideal, a pie-in-the-sky notion of what women should look like, based on doctored media images. The images often show a celebrity or model who is exceptionally thin, with youthful skin and eyes.
An Interview with Leslie Binch, Primary TherapistStaff StoriesBy The RanchApril 18, 2013Like all great tales, Leslie Binch’s story begins with love and good food. A native New Yorker, Leslie moved to Tennessee for a man – a man she eventually married and joined forces with in pursuit of his lifelong dream: to own a restaurant. Together, the couple opened Papa Boudreaux’s Cajun Café and Catering Company… Details
Reading Faces Can Be Tough for Bipolar Patients, Study FindsArticlesBy The RanchApril 16, 2013One major challenge for individuals with a mental disorder is functioning in social situations. For individuals who meet criteria for disorders like anxiety, depression or any other mental health issue, there are cognitive functions that are impaired and may significantly impact the ability to interact with others and build healthy relationships.
