Women Alcoholics Face Higher Death Rates and Bigger Barriers to Alcohol RehabHelp BlogBy The Ranch PAMay 10, 2012Based on reports made by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), women face greater challenges when it comes to the problem of alcoholism. One of them is higher alcohol-related fatalities and the other is more obstacles to entering alcohol rehab. Susceptibility to…
Knowing When You Need Inpatient Drug or Alcohol RehabBlogBy The Ranch PAMay 8, 2012Getting to that point of admitting you have a drug or alcohol problem can be reached through various routes. It could be the result of a significant personal event, which many call “hitting bottom.” It may be due to an intervention by a close friend or relative. Once you identify the problem, the next step…
How to Stop Enabling a Friend or Family Member’s AddictionHelp BlogBy The Ranch PAMay 3, 2012The powerful emotions and complicated relationships that exist between parent, sibling or friend and the addicted person can further complicate the problem of addiction. Instead of really helping the afflicted person, you may inadvertently enable the substance abuse. Here are some of the more common mistakes friends and family members can make. These are part…
The Challenges of Intervening in a Loved One’s AddictionHelp BlogBy The Ranch PAApril 24, 2012If one of your loved ones has a substance abuse problem, you probably know the difficulty of convincing him or her to quit and seek help in a drug recovery center. Intervention experts say the task is just as difficult for the concerned relative as it is for the loved one suffering the addiction. They…
Holistic Drug Rehab Versus LSDBlogBy The Ranch PAApril 19, 2012There have been six studies from as far back as the 1960s that present lysergic acid diethylamide, more commonly known as LSD, as a solution for alcoholism. The drug was used in various alcohol treatment programs, and the subjects were mostly men. The findings showed that even a small single dosage, ranging from 210 to…
Childhood Trauma and Treatment for AlcoholismHelp BlogBy The Ranch PAApril 17, 2012To effectively treat alcoholism, one must uncover the underlying issues that have attributed to and trigger addiction. With our in-patient alcohol treatment program, we take a holistic approach to bringing these complicated issues to light so true healing can begin. A recent study supports the importance of our treatment for alcoholism by establishing a strong…
The Link Between Social Experiences and AddictionBlogBy The Ranch PAApril 10, 2012There is a diverse range of factors that contribute to addiction. Genetics, mental health disorders, and receiving a prescription for a painkiller are all related to substance abuse. Social experiences also play an important role. For some unfortunate individuals, the consequences can be devastating. Getting an Early Start Addicted individuals walk unique paths to recovery,…
Curing Addiction with a Pill?Help BlogBy The Ranch PAApril 5, 2012A new pill called Nalmefene has been created and reportedly can significantly decrease one’s desire to consume alcohol. It works by blocking particular receptors in our brain that produce the feeling of pleasure from drinking alcoholic beverages. It is being pushed as the pill that could cure alcohol or opioid drug addiction. Is this good…
Dual Diagnosis Rehab and the Risks of Prescription StimulantsHelp BlogBy The Ranch PAMarch 29, 2012Prescription stimulants like Adderall and Dexedrine are sometimes called the respectable cousins of illegal street drugs such as cocaine and meth. Both groups affect the brain and body in similar fashion. Both are highly addictive. But only the former can be legally prescribed to treat conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The medicine…
Effective Drug Rehab for VeteransBlogBy The Ranch PAMarch 27, 2012Effective Drug Rehab for Veterans There are cases of drug addiction where substance abuse is accompanied with mental health disorder. This is what is known as co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis. The two problems can easily overlap and often one contributes to or causes the other. The types of drugs that are often abused have…
