Most individuals who struggle with addiction acknowledge that living a satisfying lifestyle outside of inpatient care requires constant attention. Living a satisfying life in recovery also requires avoiding temptation. It is a difficult challenge, especially when alcohol and drugs can be nearly everywhere. You can learn to enjoy your abstinent lifestyle, however, by taking a […]
The term alcoholic is one many people don’t take seriously. Yet, if you’re watching your loved one drink night after night, you’re likely worried that’s what’s really happening. “Is my loved one an alcoholic?” It’s not an easy question to ask because often, it can occur even if you didn’t see it coming. At Recovery
People often neglect their physical health when they are fighting an active addiction. Instead of going for a run or using another healthy medium to clear their mind, they would rather use drugs. For most people, their drug of choice satisfies them both physically and mentally. They rely on this drug for many reasons, whether
Everyone gets the blues now and then. When those feelings of melancholy and despair linger for weeks, not days, it can be a sign of something more serious. Depression affects 1 in 10 Americans. However, the depression rate among those struggling with addiction is even higher. Furthermore, 21 percent of those suffering from depression report
Having a drink here or there doesn’t seem like a big deal. Yet, for many people, it’s not just one. Understanding the dangers of binge drinking is very important, especially if you are the type of person to spend the weekend drinking. At Recovery Ranch PA, we offer the insight and support you need to
If you are addicted to drugs or alcohol, the right rehabilitation program can get you back on the path to recovery. Choosing the right program can be challenging, however. There are a lot of different programs, including both inpatient or outpatient rehab. Every program, whether it is inpatient or outpatient, offers a distinct treatment philosophy.
Now that you are sober, you may worry about different scenarios causing you to relapse. For example, your high-pressure job may end in a return to substance abuse. You may be tired of the same old stress relievers and desire to live the more balanced, satisfying lifestyle you were promised when sobriety became your priority.
Watching a loved one suffer through the effects of addiction is a terrifying experience. When rehab ends, however, you should not stop providing your loved one with support. In fact, cravings to use drugs again typically peak at about 6 months into sobriety, which is well after most individuals have left residential care. It is
When you pull the trigger on a gun, it releases a bullet at a rapid speed that races until it runs into something that stops it. A trigger is, then, an appropriate word that describes when someone who has struggled with alcohol and drug addiction finds themself in a situation where they are tempted to
Do you know the risks of alcohol abuse? It’s estimated that drinking too much alcohol or drinking alcohol on a consistent basis can lead to dangerous health risks. This includes alcohol poisoning. Each year, 88,000 people die as a result of excessive alcohol use, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At
