Dual Diagnosis Plays an Important Role in Substance Recovery BlogBy The Ranch PANovember 11, 2011In a recent study, it was found that those with severe schizophrenia have benefitted from talk therapy, in which the patient focuses on defusing self-defeating assumptions in order to better handle the symptoms associated with their mental illness. Although most people afflicted with addiction are not schizophrenic, there are cases where addiction has evolved from…
Effective Drug and Alcohol Counseling Centers on Multi-Approach for Most Successful Results Help BlogBy The Ranch PANovember 10, 2011While it may be common knowledge that combining psychotherapy and counseling results in a more successful drug and alcohol treatment, do you know the difference between the two? These terms are often used interchangeably, but there are important differences. By having a better grasp of each, you’ll understand why effective drug and alcohol counseling centers…
Ask Yourself: Do You Need Drug Rehab? BlogBy The Ranch PANovember 8, 2011It is always said “The first step is to admit you have a problem,” –it’s true! No one is ever truly prepared for rehab, but you may be at the point where you’ve thought about it. Maybe you’ve reached a low point, or you’re starting to realize what your habits have done to your relationships.…
Substance Abuse Treatment in Florida Focuses on Holistic Approach in Light of Recent Upsurge in Prescription Drug Abuse Help BlogBy The Ranch PANovember 3, 2011The numbers related to drug abuse coming out of Florida are nothing less than terrifying. Seven people die each day in the state from prescription drug abuse. In Volusia County, deaths related to prescription drug abuse has rose a terrifying 37.5% since 2009. Of the children removed from homes in Volusia and Flager counties, almost…
Details Emerge in the Death of Amy Winehouse BlogBy The Ranch PANovember 1, 2011It was revealed last week that alcohol played an overwhelming part in the death of Grammy-winning recording artist Amy Winehouse earlier this year. Winehouse, who had battled substance abuse issues for many years, was found to have died as a result of alcohol poisoning, being labeled a “death by misadventure” by the London court system.…
3 Treatments for Alcoholism: Which One is Best for You? BlogBy The Ranch PANovember 1, 2011The greatest key to a successful, life-long sobriety is the proper support. When you have created a good support system, received therapies to understand your addiction, and gained the tools you need to stay sober, you will have a better chance of success on your road to recovery. At our alcoholism treatment center, we tailor…
Holistic Alcohol Treatment: Giving it the Respect it Deserves Help BlogBy The Ranch PAOctober 27, 2011Holistic health in recent years has been seen as inferior to traditional western medicine. There are obvious differences between the two, and these differences have been a source of misunderstanding. How Holistic Treatment Differs from Traditional Western Medicine Holistic treatment focuses on the person as a whole, not just the ailment. For instance, if you…
New Study Highlights Duration of Use Before Seeking Treatment BlogBy The Ranch PAOctober 20, 2011Several years ago, the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) released statistics highlighting the length of time a person typically used a substance before they were ever treated for abuse issues. On average, the time between the start of use and the time the user sought treatment was 15.6 years. Men on average…
Dual Diagnosis Means Specialized Treatment Help BlogBy The Ranch PAOctober 20, 2011If your loved one is struggling with addiction and suffers from a mental illness, recovery can be even more complicated. Both the addiction and the mental illness need to be addressed and treated; both feed into the other. And both can lead to dire consequences if not properly treated. What Makes Dual Diagnosis Difficult to…
Teenage Alcohol and Drug Use: Don’t Be Too Quick to Assume Help BlogBy The Ranch PAOctober 13, 2011Does your child drink alcohol? Has your child smoked pot? Turns out, “no” is the answer from most parents. When the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital polled parents, 90% said their child doesn’t drink. And 95% said they don’t smoke marijuana. The parents did believe that, in general, teens are using alcohol and…
