Guilt in sobriety threatens to derail recovery when mishandled. Often, it’s shame, guilt’s evil twin, which takes recovering folks down. And guilt can morph into shame if you aren’t careful. According to Brené Brown, a renowned shame and vulnerability researcher, the difference between guilt and shame is simple in theory. “Shame is a focus on…
Ed Cole, Environment of Care Director at The Ranch Pennsylvania, carries 13 years of mental health and substance abuse therapy experience. To Ed, empowering and supporting his clients through their recovery journey is the most meaningful aspect of his role. In 2018, he joined The Ranch Pennsylvania team as a primary therapist before transitioning…
Can you get mental disorders from drug use? In some situations, the answer is yes. Drug and alcohol use can worsen preexisting mental health disorders. In addition to this, drugs and alcohol can cause the onset of these disorders. Some people use drugs to hide their underlying mental health concerns because they do not know…
Drug detox is a term used heavily today, but many people don’t recognize what it is or how powerful it can be for men and women dealing with drug or alcohol addiction. Who needs drug detox programs, and why are they so important? At The Ranch PA, we offer this type of treatment, and we…
With the numerous changes in laws regarding marijuana, it can be hard to know what you are using and whether it is safe to do so. What is THC? Is it safe to use CBD? It can be confusing. If you believe you have an addiction to marijuana or other types of drugs, it is…
Police, firefighters, along with the men and women that work as paramedics, face some of the most challenging jobs today. They are at a higher risk for developing alcohol and drug abuse simply because of the emotional and physical trauma they suffer. Addiction treatment for first responders is available, customized, and possible. You can restore…
If you are struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol, contact our team to learn more about treatment options. For some people, complimentary services to drug and alcohol treatment may be effective. Can mindfulness meditation work for addiction? This is a question that some people ask because they are looking for the most effective way to deal…
Are you facing alcohol addiction? The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that 9.2 million men and 5.3 million women suffered from alcohol use disorder in 2018 in the United States. When you consider just how many people are facing similar challenges like you are, you can see that now is the time…
Do you struggle day-to-day with mental health and addiction? You may be asking questions such as, “Do I need dual diagnosis treatment?” and “How can I stop using drugs if I can’t handle my anxiety or depression?” These are very real concerns for many people. For some, drugs and alcohol help to manage mental health…
If you’re ready to change your life and enter into drug and alcohol treatment, you may be wondering how to make that possible. Life gets in the way. You have responsibilities to manage. You also need to consider what rehab may do to your future. Preparing for rehab can seem overwhelming in itself, but with…