Striving for Perfection in an Imperfect World Articles>Recovery at The RanchBy The Ranch TNSeptember 27, 2012People want to “better themselves,” to “be all they can be.” And society – among its many mixed and contradictory messages – largely encourages this. Our news and entertainment media are saturated with images and arguments promoting self-betterment. Often these messages hold up impossible standards for perfection, from the trim and toned bodies and sculpted… Details
Understanding Factors Leading to Eating Disorders Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNSeptember 26, 2012Women entering college experience multiple transitions that can influence the development of an eating disorder. The absence of meals shared with family, the sudden increase in independence and the stress of juggling academic responsibilities can create pressure that leads to disordered patterns of eating behaviors.
Sex Addiction versus Love Addiction: Are they Fundamentally Different or the Same? Staff StoriesBy The Ranch TNSeptember 25, 2012Both sex addiction and love addiction are understood to be disorders of emotional intimacy characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive acting out behaviors. The difference between these addictions lies specifically in the types of acting out behaviors which may be present. A sex addict may have a problem with pornography or repeated anonymous sexual experiences,… Details
Hidden Depression Articles>TherapyBy The Ranch TNSeptember 24, 2012Here’s a test. Which of the following persons is most likely to be suffering from depression?
Drinking and Driving: Past, Present, and Future Articles>Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismBy The Ranch TNSeptember 23, 2012Anyone who is old enough to remember the 1960s and the 1970s is likely to be amazed at how much attitudes about drinking and driving have changed over the past few decades. As hard as it may be to believe for those who are too young to remember, back then drinking and driving was an… Details
Online – Out of Sorts Articles>NewsBy The Ranch TNSeptember 23, 2012The ease of accessing the web may be leading users down a path of depression.
Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol Dependence: Are They Different? Articles>Addiction ResearchBy The Ranch TNSeptember 21, 2012Misusing alcohol is a serious problem. In speaking of alcohol misuse sometimes the term alcohol abuse is used while other times the condition is referred to as an alcohol dependency. What is the difference? Is there one? The answer is yes, there is a difference.
How Yoga Can Help During Drug and Alcohol Rehab Treatment Articles>Recovery at The RanchBy The Ranch TNSeptember 19, 2012Most rehab programs will provide one-on-one and group counseling, education, healthful nutrition, recreation and exercise. Daily exercise provides several benefits to the person seeking recovery. It is a natural mood-enhancer, provides a way to release tension and aggression, and promotes overall well-being. Yoga does all these things and more besides.
How to Cope with the Residual Effects of Bulimia Articles>Eating DisordersBy The Ranch TNSeptember 18, 2012Bulimia is an eating disorder in which the sufferer binges on large amounts of food and then purges to rid their body of the calories. Binges typically consist of high-calorie foods like fried food, cookies, potato chips or sweets. Purges may take the form of forced vomiting, abusing laxatives and diuretics, or excessive exercise. The… Details
Integrated Therapy for PTSD and Substance Abuse Possible Articles>Dual DiagnosisBy The Ranch TNSeptember 17, 2012Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and substance abuse unfortunately often occur together. For those wanting to help patients, it has been hard to know which problem needed to be dealt with first. Some advocated recovery from substance abuse as a first attack since PTSD treatments themselves can sometimes be enough to create an urge within patients… Details
