Can a Drug Curb Marijuana Addiction? Help BlogBy The Ranch PANovember 14, 2013Addiction scientists have long searched for a safe chemical means to turn off the brain’s desire to use illicit drugs. Recent research reported by Smithsonian magazine indicates that kynurenic acid treatment blocks the desire to use marijuana in rats and monkeys, and although FDA approval is likely years away, this chemical has the potential to…
5 Ways a Spa Rehab Center Can Help You Recover From Addiction BlogBy The Ranch PANovember 12, 2013For many people, alcohol and drugs provide a means of escape from the pressures of everyday life. Unfortunately, the choices that seem like no big deal have a way of turning into a life-changing addiction. Although recovering from alcohol and drug addiction is challenging, the good news is that by enrolling in a spa or…
But He Didn’t Look Like an Addict — Glee Cast Members Spread Awareness Help BlogBy The Ranch PANovember 7, 2013The death of popular Glee cast member Cory Monteith to an accidental heroin and alcohol overdose in July 2013 shocked the entertainment world. “Our friend Cory didn’t look or act like an addict,” fellow cast member Jane Lynch said. “He was happy, successful, and seemingly had it all.” The fact is that drug and alcohol…
Brainwave Imbalance Contributes to Alcoholism BlogBy The Ranch PANovember 5, 2013People who suffer from alcoholism do so for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, there is a genetic predisposition to alcoholism. Other times, a person addicted to alcohol self-medicates depression with the false confidence alcohol provides. Often, people who struggle with alcoholism have a difficult time relaxing and turning off anxious thoughts or worries. Recent research…
Number of Babies Born Addicted to Prescription Drugs Rising Help BlogBy The Ranch PAOctober 31, 2013Prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing addiction problem in the United States, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Of particular concern is the rise of the unmistakable signs of maternal prescription drug abuse in infants; in fact, some hospitals are overwhelmed with the complex task of weaning babies off dangerous prescription drugs.…
Bath Salts Zombie Video Infographic InfographicsBy The Ranch PAOctober 30, 2013Years ago, when we heard the term “bath salts” we’d think of the stuff you added to the water in your tub for a more relaxing bubble bath. Nowadays, the term takes on a new meaning as an increasingly popular street drug. The term “bath salts” doesn’t refer to any one drug, but rather a…
Flesh-Eating Drug “Krokodil” Damaging Lives BlogBy The Ranch PAOctober 29, 2013Imagine a drug so toxic that following injection, gangrene and scaly, green flesh grows on users, often resulting in amputation and death. Krokodil —the Russian word for “crocodile” — is causing enormous damage overseas as well as the U.S. and produces a heroin-like high. It is a newer drug that combines the narcotic painkiller codeine…
Can Nasal Spray Prevent Death From Overdose? Help BlogBy The Ranch PAOctober 24, 2013Opioid abuse represents the single most damaging trend in addiction today. Those who abuse both legal prescription medicines such as Vicodin and oxycodone, as well as illicit opiates such as heroin, suffer from high rates of overdose and death. Saving the lives of these victims is a top priority, and the newest research indicates that…
Quitting Drinking Cold Turkey: 7 Myths to Know BlogBy The Ranch PAOctober 23, 2013There’s an estimated 14 million Americans suffering from alcoholism. Some studies report numbers as high as 18 million. If you’re suffering from the effects of abusing alcohol, you’re not alone. Alcohol is one of the easiest drugs to fall victim to and one of the most difficult drugs to quit given its social acceptance and…
How Much Does “Choice” Play a Role in Addiction? BlogBy The Ranch PAOctober 22, 2013If you could choose between alcohol or your drug of choice and a good-enough reason to refuse them, which would you choose? Many Columbia University studies performed by neuroscientist Carl Hart suggest that addicts can, in fact, choose sobriety — when the second option is appealing enough to avoid using. Learn more about choice and…
