Keeping an Eye on the “Monitoring the Future Survey” Help BlogBy The Ranch PAFebruary 12, 2013Understanding trends in teenage drug use helps parents educate their children and monitor signs of possible drug use. One of the most informative publications on children and drugs is the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s Monitoring the Future Survey, an annual examination of adolescent drug use and attitudes towards drug risk. The 2012 survey indicates…
Understanding the New Drinking Spectrum Help BlogBy The Ranch PAFebruary 5, 2013The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) is known as the “psychiatrist’s bible.” Psychiatrists rely on the DSM to diagnose mental disorders and recommend treatments. The DSM is the authoritative text to help professionals decide what is – and what is not – a mental disorder. The latest edition offers a new way of categorizing alcohol…
Dual Diagnosis: A Common, Complex Problem BlogBy The Ranch PAJanuary 31, 2013On December 14, 2012, twenty-year-old Adam Lanza killed twenty children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Lanza then shot himself in the head, taking with him any chance of understanding why he committed such a terrible crime. In the aftermath of the shootings, new media reported Lanza may have suffered…
Farewell to a Pioneer: Riley Regan and Alcoholism Treatment Help BlogBy The Ranch PAJanuary 29, 2013December 7, 2012 saw the passing of one of New Jersey’s staunchest supporters of addiction treatment. Riley Regan, founding director of the New Jersey Division of Alcoholism, passed away from liver cancer at the age of 77. He spent his life championing the rights of people suffering from alcoholism and drug abuse, bringing an understanding…
Tobacco Addiction: The Major (Forgotten) Killer BlogBy The Ranch PAJanuary 24, 2013Smokers could be considered the forgotten addicts. Government and law enforcement crack down on illicit street drugs. Most rehab centers focus on treating the “hard” drugs, such as opiates, amphetamines and alcohol. Yet tobacco — which remains freely available and, for the most part, socially and legally acceptable — causes major health problems, ultimately killing…
Alternative Healing and Addiction Recovery Help BlogBy The Ranch PAJanuary 22, 2013To be truly effective, addiction recovery cannot focus solely on the physical effects of substance abuse. Addiction also damages people on emotional and spiritual levels. A holistic approach to alcohol and drug addiction recovery provides for the mind, body and spirit as a whole. At The Ranch PA, we understand everyone has different experiences and…
What the Health? Understanding Obama’s 11 Year Plan for Health Reform – Infographic InfographicsBy The Ranch PAJanuary 17, 2013
Alcohol and other Drugs: A Dangerous Mix BlogBy The Ranch PAJanuary 17, 2013Combining alcohol with other substances increases the risk of serious health conditions and side effects. Alcohol intensifies the effects of many drugs, including street drugs and prescription medication. Seemingly harmless over-the-counter drugs and herbal treatments can also cause problems when taken with alcohol. Effects of Alcohol on Men and Women Alcohol affects women faster than…
The Financial Cost of Drug Addiction: Video Infographic InfographicsBy The Ranch PAJanuary 10, 2013Embed and share <iframe src=”http://www.youtube.com/embed/BnTt_dPycYE” frameborder=”0″ width=”640″ height=”360″></iframe><br />Video By <a title=”Video Infographic by The Ranch PA” href=”https://dmclarityway.wpengine.com”>The Ranch PA</a> The Cost of the War on Drugs Did you know that over half of the more than 210,000 prisoners jailed in the federal prison system are there because of a drug-related offense? The United States…
Understanding Relapse BlogBy The Ranch PAJanuary 10, 2013Every year thousands of people successfully combat addiction. In the months and years following treatment, some of these people relapse, returning to substance abuse. The word “relapse” means “to fall again,” and it’s a possibility all recovering addicts face. In November of 2012, police laid DUI charges against an addiction counselor from Torrance, California. Tragically,…
