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Shifting Stigma of Addiction: What We Saw Then vs. What We See Now

February 14, 2020 / Addiction Recovery, Blog, Substance Use Disorder / By The Ranch PA

The catalyst for discussions of the addiction crisis in American has, unfortunately, been the opioid epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioid-related overdoses quadrupled between 2000 and 2014, and the problem shows no sign of easing. Alongside these overdoses, a stigma of addiction has developed. However, it may not be quite […]

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Repairing Your Career or Reputation After Rehab

February 12, 2020 / Addiction Recovery, Blog, Substance Use Disorder / By The Ranch PA

Once you finish your addiction treatment or rehab, you are in a position to look back on your time as an addict with fresh eyes. Now that you’re in a more positive place and feel better physically and mentally, it becomes extraordinarily clear how chaotic your life was when you were actively drinking alcohol or

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Recognizing and Overcoming Codependency

February 10, 2020 / Addiction Recovery, Blog, Mental Health Treatment / By The Ranch PA

Codependent relationships are one-sided, unhealthy relationships where one person is highly or completely dependent on another person to meet their emotional and self-esteem needs. At the same time, they enable the other person in the relationship to maintain self-destructive behaviors, such as alcohol or drug abuse. recognizing and overcoming codependency Codependency Serves a Need Codependent

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Making Amends: Is There a Right Time for an Addict to Say Sorry?

February 7, 2020 / Addiction Recovery, Blog, Substance Use Disorder / By The Ranch PA

After getting sober, I immediately wanted to apologize to everyone I knew. Especially those closest to me because I had hurt them the most. When I left inpatient treatment and finally had clear eyes, I could see how much damage I had done. It was horrifying. My instinct to apologize was overwhelming. I shared this

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What to Do When You Can’t Quit on Your Own: An 8-Step Strategy

February 5, 2020 / Addiction Recovery, Blog, Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Use Disorder / By The Ranch PA

When the fog of not knowing never seems to lift, and you’re fed up. Perhaps from repeated arrests for driving under the influence, your spouse tossing you out of the house, your kids hating you, or your job jeopardized, all is not lost. You may not be able to quit drinking or drugs on your

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How to Choose the Right Detox for You

February 3, 2020 / Addiction Recovery, Blog, Detox, Substance Use Disorder / By The Ranch PA

For many struggling with addiction and substance abuse, detox is the most dreaded part of treatment. This is why it is so important you or your loved ones know how to choose the right detox program. You may have heard about medical detox, but you don’t know if you should be using medications at all.

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Supporting a Loved One in Recovery

January 20, 2020 / Addiction Recovery, Blog, Substance Use Disorder / By The Ranch PA

Recovery starts with that first step toward getting clean but it is a lifetime endeavor. As with any important undertaking, the support of loved ones can make all the difference when it comes to succeeding. Supporting a loved one in recovery can be frustrating at times but it is worth the effort. Your loved one

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Do I Need Gender-Specific Drug or Alcohol Treatment?

January 17, 2020 / Addiction Recovery, Alcohol, Alcohol Abuse, Blog, Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Use Disorder / By The Ranch PA

No two people have the same expectations when it comes to drug and alcohol rehab. The question, “Do I need gender-specific care?” is a very personal one. There is no right or wrong answer, and the truth is you may not know as you go into treatment that it is something you want. There are

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Here’s to a Happy and Sober New Years in 2020

January 16, 2020 / Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment Resources / By The Ranch PA

It is a time of year when we look back and reflect. For many of us, that will be a recollection of a journey, one of recovery. For others, who are in a program of recovery, that can look like a hard year that may end with hope. They’ll also be looking to have a

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Fun Sober Activities

January 15, 2020 / Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Addiction Treatment Resources / By The Ranch PA

Staying sober does not mean that you have to remain in solitude in a dark room. You likely thought that you were having fun when you were drinking alcohol, smoking marijuana, using prescription opioids, heroin, cocaine or other drugs. Perhaps you knew that you needed treatment at a recovery center such as The Ranch, but

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