Why Would Anybody Want an Alternative to a 12-Step Program?Twelve-step programs have helped millions of people struggling with addiction. But the road to recovery is complex, and different people have different needs. What works for many people might not work for others. That’s why many addiction treatment centers now offer alternatives to 12-step programs. The …
You’ve probably heard the term, “meth mouth.” People use the phrase to refer to the meth effects on teeth.Meth is devastating to the health of teeth, according to the Journal of the American Dental Association. It can lead to a wide range of dental issues such as severe tooth decay, gum disease, and the breakdown …
You don’t have to be a mental health professional to know trust issues, anxiety, insecurity, shame and disassociation are bad for relationships. If these same patterns of behavior, however, are common for an individual dealing with a past traumatic event or series of events, how does someone navigate trauma recovery and relationships? In some surprisingly …
The heroin addiction recovery rate is an important thing to be aware of for anyone involved in addiction treatment. Treatment specialists use it to gauge their success and give the client the information they need to succeed in rehab. It motivates people who want to quit. Also, it gives families hope that their loved one …
Those who have never had issues with drugs or alcohol often find themselves wondering, why do people use drugs? People who struggle with a substance use disorder can be at a loss about what to do. The Ranch PA can help you find answers. We can also help you get the treatment you need to …
It’s true: Drugs can make you ugly. Drugs don’t make anyone prettier or more handsome, and if you need evidence of that fact, it can be found easiest with your own two eyes. If you do drugs for a long period of time, the chances are high you’ll physically deteriorate to such a degree that friends …
Social Media Affects Our Mental HealthThis isn’t news to most people. Most of us have experienced how social media affects our mental health through photos of happy families who never seem to bicker—ever. We’ve likely seen air-brushed, filtered photos of celebrities claiming to look “natural.” And, few of us have avoided cyberbullying, even if it’s …
“I’m on the brink of a mental breakdown.”Do mental or nervous breakdowns really exist? More importantly, if these breakdowns happen, how do you recover? And, how did these terms become so commonplace in our vernacular?Finally, if breakdowns are real, then how do you know when you reach the breaking point? Are there clues to your …
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We’d all like to think that stigmas around men’s mental health and emotions are shifting for the better. Continually, however, we are reminded how much further we have to go.In a letter to the editor published in Ohio in July 2021, a 12-year-old girl called out an announcer at a July 4th parade for proclaiming …
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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 self, guilt …
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