Addiction Treatment
Fighting Relapse Triggers
Triggers are internal or emotional reactions to external situations or environments. Triggers can occur at any time without warning. For this reason, they often catch people off guard. This can be devastating for someone who is fighting relapse triggers but falls prey to common temptations that they may not be aware of. One of the
Journaling for Recovery
One of the most therapeutic tools for addiction recovery is journaling. It’s something that you can do just about any time or anywhere, and it’s simpler and less expensive than therapy. Keeping a journal is a great way to reduce stress and get in touch with what you’re thinking and feeling. By writing in a
Stages of Addiction Recovery
Stages of Addiction RecoveryAddiction takes time to develop, as the stages of addiction start with your first use and end with dependency. Since substance abuse disorders get progressively worse, there are also stages of addiction recovery.When you struggle with a substance abuse disorder or addiction, you can deal with troubling and serious consequences. Once addiction
Stages of Alcoholism
Stages of AlcoholismThe stages of alcoholism can develop rapidly and the physical, social, and emotional consequences can lead to serious problems. Regardless of how quickly or slowly you go through the stages of alcoholism, recovery is possible with proper alcohol addiction treatment.Alcohol is a quintessential part of holiday celebrations, nightlife, and sporting events. Although alcohol
Is Alcoholism Hereditary?
Is Alcoholism Hereditary?Being born to a mother who drank during pregnancy or having other alcoholic family members increases your risk of alcoholism. Is alcoholism hereditary? Regardless of the roots of your alcoholism, The Ranch PA offers alcohol addiction treatment that will help you recover.Drinking is common in the United States, with 86.3% of adults consuming
Types of Addiction
Types of AddictionAddiction is a mental health disease and alters your brain chemistry, impairs your judgment, and impacts your decision-making process. What makes addiction so difficult to recover from is that it’s chronic, meaning that you will experience symptoms like cravings even after you stop using. That means recovery requires more than just avoiding drugs
Coping With Opioid Withdrawal
Coping with Opioid WithdrawalOpioid addiction rates have continued to increase over the past decade, as fatal overdoses have spiked and resulted in overdoses becoming the most common cause of death among Americans under the age of 50. Opioids can cause physical dependency, which can make coping with opioid withdrawal very difficult without treatment.Opioid use, and
Long Term Effects of Alcohol
Long Term Effects of AlcoholAlcohol remains one of the most popular psychoactive substances in the United States, with more than half of all adults drinking on at least a monthly basis. While alcohol is legal to purchase and consume and is popular at many social events, parties, and sports games, it has the potential to
Inpatient vs. Outpatient Treatment
Inpatient vs. Outpatient TreatmentWhen you struggle with a substance abuse disorder or alcoholism, you may wonder what the benefits of inpatient vs. outpatient treatment are and which option is best for you.Substance abuse disorders are one of the most common public health problems in the country. What makes addiction such a dangerous and cunning disease
