Addiction: Behavioral Health Issue, Mental Health Disorder or Something Else? Articles>Addiction TreatmentBy The RanchJune 18, 2013Decades of scientific research have made clear that addiction is not a moral failing, a character flaw or a sign of weakness, but rather a chronic brain disease. Still, it typically falls under the umbrella of behavioral health. Some suggest that this classification is contributing to the stigma surrounding addiction. Is “behavioral health” a stigmatizing… Details
Mental Health Problems Peak in Winter, Internet Study Finds Mental HealthBy The RanchJune 18, 2013The Internet has changed life in many ways. People can now communicate through email, social media and chat rooms, and with or without video. Online shopping is causing malls across the United States to reevaluate their strategies to compete with the convenience and price on the Internet.
Depression in Elderly Can Lead to Alzheimer’s Mental HealthBy The RanchJune 16, 2013Alzheimer’s disease is a well-known form of dementia characterized by the progressive, irrevocable loss of memory and other basic brain functions. According to the National Institute on Aging, more people develop this disease than any other type of dementia. Many mental health professionals view the presence of diagnosable depression as an early dementia symptom when… Details
Borderline Personality Disorder vs. Bipolar Disorder Articles>Mental HealthBy The RanchJune 14, 2013Standing in the fluorescent light of the shopping mall, it can be difficult to tell whether a piece of fabric is white or off-white….is it eggshell? Ecru? Ivory? Or white? There is a difference, but sometimes it can be really difficult to determine what it is that you are seeing. In much the same way,… Details
How to Work Step Two Articles>Early RecoveryBy The RanchJune 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 RanchJune 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 RanchJune 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 RanchJune 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 RanchJune 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 RanchMay 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
