April 2011 - The Ranch PA

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Prescription Medication Helps Fuel A Growing Addiction Epidemic

April 22, 2011 / Blog / By The Ranch PA

Prescription Medication Helps Fuel a Growing Addiction EpidemicRecently, CBS news has begun tracking a growing epidemic in the United States: prescription drug addiction. Although it manifests in many ways, many addictions relating to this type of drug abuse begin as legal prescriptions and quickly spiral out of control, taking over the lives of those affected […]

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Age Plays Role in Addiction Susceptibility

April 17, 2011 / Blog / By The Ranch PA

In an article published by HealthDay, it was found that patterns of drinking during youth could act as a predictor for substance abuse later in life. The study, run by the University of Chicago, discovered that those who were classified as “heavy drinkers” had a greater sensitivity to the rewarding and stimulating effects of alcohol,

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Dennis Quaid Opens Up About Past Drug Struggles

April 13, 2011 / Blog / By The Ranch PA

In a recent Newsweek interview, Dennis Quaid shared information about his past, including his struggle with cocaine abuse during the 1970’s after moving to Hollywood. According to Quaid, drugs were rampant on both the movie sets and at some of the most high-status parties being thrown. He also states that money for drugs was even

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Using Social Media in the Recovery Process

April 11, 2011 / Blog / By The Ranch PA

The recovery process is different for each individual, but for some, a strong, supportive community is essential to thrive once they have made the commitment to remain clean and sober. A great tool to help facilitate this is the use of web resources like Facebook, Twitter and blogs that deal with addiction. Not only can

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Maintaining Recovery

April 3, 2011 / Blog / By The Ranch PA

Recovery is a process. It is not a Band-Aid, or a quick fix, or a magic pill. Recovery is a journey that you set out upon, not knowing where it will lead, but ultimately believing that you can only end in a better place than you began. One of the keys to experiencing the best

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