5 Things You Need to Know About Addiction Therapy Programs UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneJanuary 19, 2021Leave a commentWith thousands of addiction therapy programs available, finding the best one for yourself or a loved one is overwhelming at best. Avoiding the problem for another day may seem like the best course when you factor in confusing clinical jargon and the emotional intensity you’re likely experiencing. It’s easy to table the decision when you…
What to Expect When You Enter Addiction Recovery UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneJanuary 12, 2021Leave a commentA fundamental truth of recovery is that it is a lifestyle choice. One of the most common misunderstandings about addiction recovery is the notion that the addicted person simply needs to go to a drug treatment center for 28 days to get “fixed” and then come home. It is an understandable but dangerous misunderstanding. …
Finding Hope in an Addiction Recovery Center UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneDecember 29, 2020Leave a commentIf you are struggling with addiction, either yourself or because of a loved one, your response to “Finding Hope in an Addiction Recovery Center” may be, “Yeah, right. That will never happen.” It’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when surrounded by darkness. Still, just because it’s dark right now…
What Are the Stages of Addiction Recovery? UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneDecember 22, 2020Leave a commentThe stages of addiction recovery may not appear to have much in common with a family road trip. But, these two journeys have plenty of similarities, not to mention some significant landmarks along the way. The Ranch is here to help as you navigate your recovery journey. When you leave for a big road trip,…
Why Overcoming Addiction Isn’t a Straight Path Addiction, Addiction information, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Heroin Addiction Treatment Center, Mental Health, mental health programs, Mental Health Treatment, Painkiller AddictionBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 29, 2020Leave a comment“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost While it is safe to assume that Robert Frost was not speaking of overcoming addiction when he wrote this, recovery is more like walking through the woods on a…
5 Key Components to Look for in Mental Health Programs Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health, mental health programs, Mental Health TreatmentBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 15, 2020Leave a commentYou or a loved one are faced with the decision to seek help for a mental health diagnosis, mental health disorder or uncertainty in knowing that something does not feel right. Accepting that you or a loved one needs help is a step in the right direction in changing your current trajectory. Finding the right…
