Overdose Risk Increases with Family Drug Connections Drug Abuse, Painkiller AddictionBy The Ranch PAMay 26, 2020Have you ever given a friend a painkiller to soothe a sore back? Maybe you gave them an anti-anxiety pill before a long flight? Even if it was not intentional, you might have inadvertently contributed to a serious substance abuse problem. This can increase your friend’s chance for a deadly overdose. It is important to…
Do You Have a Friend Who Drinks Too Much? Addiction, Drug Abuse, RecoveryBy The Ranch PAMay 24, 2020Watching someone you care about sink deeper and deeper into addiction is frightening and frustrating. Self-destructive behavior, followed by regrets or denials, becomes the norm. Then, sober days become few and far between. This is not only damaging to your friend who is struggling but can be damaging to your friendship and their relationships as…
Does Your Loved One Need Long-Term Rehab? Addiction, Detox, Drug Abuse, Recovery, SobrietyBy The Ranch PAMay 20, 2020Once your loved one agrees to go to alcohol or drug rehab, he or she may have concerns with the length of rehab. Such concerns are especially common among active professionals who worry that spending time away from work will adversely affect their productivity and professional reputation. Parents also worry rehab will take them away…
How Substance Abuse Harms Relationships Addiction, Drug AbuseBy The Ranch PAMay 19, 2020Drinking heavily and doing drugs are casual habits that can quickly become uncontrollable for many people. For couples, spending a night “blowing off steam” can turn into a devastating cycle of abuse, anger, resentment, and violence. Substance abuse can harm your relationships with your loved ones. There are many ways that you can help stop…
An Unfortunate Cycle of Addiction Drug Abuse, Recovery, RelapseBy The Ranch PAMay 17, 2020Drug addiction is devastating not only for the person struggling with addiction but also for those who are close to that person. For the children of those who suffer from addiction, this statement rings truer than for most. The sad fact is that children of people with a drug addiction far too often grow up…
What is an Addict Like? Addressing Addiction Stigmas Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug AbuseBy The Ranch PAMay 6, 2020You have undoubtedly heard the different things people say about addicts. It is possible that before you or a family member developed an addiction, you may have thought them yourself: “People with addictions are lazy.” “People with addictions are weak.” “People with addictions are hopeless.” Unsurprisingly, almost all the stereotypes you hear about addicts are…
Understanding Recovery and Avoiding Relapse Drug Abuse, RecoveryBy The Ranch PAMay 2, 2020Caring for an individual who is an addict in recovery is extremely difficult. You are probably eager to put the damage caused by substance abuse behind you. You must take the time to understand what recovery is really like for your loved one. This will allow you both to heal while also reducing the risk…
Mental Disorders from Drug Use Addiction, Blog, Drug Abuse, Mental Health Treatment, UncategorizedBy The Ranch PAApril 30, 2020Can 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…
Who Needs Drug Detox Programs? Addiction, Blog, Drug Abuse, UncategorizedBy The Ranch PAApril 29, 2020Drug 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…
What Is THC? Addiction, Blog, Drug Abuse, UncategorizedBy The Ranch PAApril 27, 2020With 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…
