Alcohol use can gradually become the center of a person’s routine, shaping decisions and daily patterns in ways that feel hard to interrupt alone. At The Ranch Tennessee, clients step into a more structured environment where days are steady, expectations are clear, and recovery work becomes possible. The natural pace of The Ranch supports clients as they begin to separate themselves from long-held habits and focus on healing.
Alcohol use disorder develops over time, often without a clear turning point. Many people don’t recognize the shift until drinking has moved from an occasional choice to something that regulates mood, sleep, stress, or social comfort. In the U.S., roughly 1 in 10 people over the age of 12 meets criteria for alcohol use disorder, yet most never receive formal treatment.
We help clients understand how their relationship with alcohol evolved and how repeated patterns—rather than personal failure—keep it in place. With insight, structure, and support, those patterns can change.
Alcohol doesn’t need to cause an obvious crisis to be disruptive. For many, the signs are quieter and easier to rationalize, such as:
For many, treatment begins with medically supervised detox. Alcohol withdrawal can be difficult and, in some cases, unsafe without monitoring. Our team provides 24/7 care to help stabilize clients physically so they can fully participate in deeper clinical and experiential work afterward.
Once detox is complete, clients enter a structured phase of treatment where they begin learning new ways to respond to stress, triggers, and emotional shifts. Therapy takes place alongside outdoor routines that encourage steady pacing and awareness. Treatment may include:
Individual therapy to examine patterns and build coping strategies
Group work that strengthens connection and accountability
Trauma-focused care when past experiences play a role in drinking
CBT and DBT to develop practical, everyday tools
Holistic activities like mindfulness, movement, or creative work
Experiential therapies such as equine and adventure sessions
The Ranch Tennessee offers routines that help clients reset their internal rhythm. Quiet mornings, time outdoors, and predictable daily schedules help people regain a sense of steadiness. This structure becomes part of the healing process itself, supporting the deeper clinical work happening in therapy.
Recovery continues long after clients leave campus. Our aftercare and alumni services help people stay grounded as they transition back into daily life. This may include continued therapy, community support, structure around accountability, and regular check-ins.
If alcohol has started directing your days, steady help is available. Call 888.483.7718 to learn more about our Tennessee alcohol rehab programs and begin your path toward recovery.
If you’re ready to talk, we’re here. The Ranch offers a place to settle, breathe, and begin again. Reach out today and start your recovery in a setting built for healing.
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Dr. Fuller is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He completed medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and residency at Vanderbilt University. Additionally, he has completed the Nashville Advance Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Program, a two-year intensive program to better integrate traditional psychotherapy into his psychiatric practice. Dr. Fuller began his post-residency career in psychiatry running a psychotherapy-oriented private practice. Looking to help more people than he could working alone yet still provide treatment that emphasizes the importance and value of talk therapy, he joined The Ranch in 2017.
Dr. Fuller is passionate about helping people who have survived trauma and/or are struggling with addiction and strongly believes that the life we all deserve is within reach, no matter the adversity that one must overcome. He views medications as tools rather than solutions and his prescribing philosophy is to use the lowest dose necessary of non-addictive medications to help aid the process of recovery.