Why Overcoming Addiction Isn’t a Straight Path Addiction, Addiction information, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Heroin Addiction Treatment Center, Mental Health, mental health programs, Mental Health Treatment, Painkiller AddictionBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 29, 2020Leave a comment“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost While it is safe to assume that Robert Frost was not speaking of overcoming addiction when he wrote this, recovery is more like walking through the woods on a…
5 Key Components to Look for in Mental Health Programs Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health, mental health programs, Mental Health TreatmentBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 15, 2020Leave a commentYou or a loved one are faced with the decision to seek help for a mental health diagnosis, mental health disorder or uncertainty in knowing that something does not feel right. Accepting that you or a loved one needs help is a step in the right direction in changing your current trajectory. Finding the right…
Common Relapse Triggers Addiction information, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Mental HealthBy The Ranch PAJuly 25, 2020Leave a commentCommon Relapse Triggers Things like cravings and triggers can remain for weeks, months, or even years after your last use, which is why relapsing is common. A relapse happens when you develop a substance abuse disorder after achieving a period of sobriety and abstinence. Overall, up to 60% of people with a substance abuse disorder…
The Real Dangers of Substance Abuse Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Detox, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Heroin Addiction Treatment CenterBy The Ranch PAJuly 11, 2020Leave a commentWe knew well before the information age about the dangers of substance abuse. It isn’t a new concern but it is one that we have learned more about over the years. It is also a concern that has grown considerably more dangerous as more drugs now flood the market, the streets, and the country than…
A Drug and Alcohol Detox Center is the Key to Recovery Addiction, Addiction information, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcoholism, Detox, Drug DetoxBy The Ranch PAJuly 4, 2020Leave a commentFear of the painful, uncomfortable, and sometimes risky symptoms of withdrawal can keep some people from seeking treatment for drug and alcohol use disorders. While it’s possible to stop using drugs and alcohol without a drug and alcohol treatment center, the DIY method can make withdrawal riskier and more complicated than it is with help. A…
Decision Made – Staying Sober During The COVID-19 Outbreak Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol AddictionBy The Ranch PAJune 29, 2020Leave a commentA wise quarantine resolution–stay sober. Yet it may be challenging to keep this promise to yourself. However, staying sober during coronavirus can be difficult especially if you’re someone in recovery or fresh out of treatment. You’ve made your decision to quit using drugs or abusing alcohol. You’ve made your decision to take control of your…
Sober Time Is Never Dead Time Addiction Treatment, Mental HealthBy The Ranch PAJune 15, 2020Leave a commentHow To Fill Your Time Sober In Quarantine. If you’re wondering how to fill your time sober in quarantine, try filling your time with yourself. Lean into this gift that money can’t buy. TIME. Stop worrying about the “what if’s” and the “when is’s” All of those things will take care of themselves. No one…
Importance of Dual Diagnosis Treatment Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental HealthBy The Ranch PAMay 28, 2020Leave a commentDo you use drugs or alcohol as a way to cope with your post-traumatic stress disorder or bipolar disorder? Or, perhaps, you started to feel depression and anxiety more readily after you started using drugs or alcohol. In these cases, you may have co-occurring disorders. If so, there’s a very real importance of dual diagnosis…
What Are Co-Occurring Disorders? Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental HealthBy The Ranch PAMay 25, 2020Leave a commentYou are struggling with alcohol or drug use. It’s taking over your life. At the same time, you’re also battling depression and anxiety. You could have co-occurring disorders. What are co-occurring disorders, and why should you care? At Recovery Ranch PA, we offer treatment that’s designed to help you manage all aspects of your mental…
Signs Of Depressions Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental HealthBy The Ranch PAMay 16, 2020Leave a commentEveryone has times of sadness. It’s a natural emotion. For some people, it’s more than just a few bad moments. When anxiety or feeling of sadness persist over several weeks if not months, it’s likely you or a loved one is suffering from depression. Do you think you could be depressed? If so, take a…
