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…
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…
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…
Triggers Of An Anxiety Attack Addiction Recovery, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental HealthBy The Ranch PAMay 22, 2020Leave a commentAnxiety attacks are incredibly challenging situations. They tend to happen without warning. They can range from intense experiences to instances where you’re terrified about what’s happening. Take a moment to breathe in deeply. Even if you feel like the world is out of control, you can control anxiety. Understanding your triggers of an anxiety attack…
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…
Urgent! Learn How to Stop A Panic Attack Addiction Recovery, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental HealthBy The Ranch PAMarch 28, 2020Leave a commentHow To Prevent A Panic Attack Panic disorder is a common mental health condition related to anxiety marked by frequent panic attacks. People with panic disorder experience unpredictable but repetitive episodes of intense fear. Panic attacks can be paralyzing, and last for 20 to 30 minutes. During a panic attack, they may be unable to…
The Benefits of Group Therapy in Recovery Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental HealthBy The Ranch PAMarch 24, 2020Leave a commentWhat are the benefits of group therapy? Pioneered by 12-step programs such as AA and NA, group therapy uses individual experiences to advance the collective. Nearly all recovery centers offer some form of group therapy, using the power of peers to conquer addiction. Read below to learn more about the benefits of group therapy. The…
The CBT vs DBT Question Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Dual Diagnosis TreatmentBy The Ranch PAMarch 20, 2020Leave a commentDBT vs. CBT In addiction psychotherapy, two modalities are used more than any others: cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). But when it comes to DBT vs. CBT, which model is better for which patients? Recovery centers, therapists, and 12-step groups all have a great deal of experience deciding between DBT vs. CBT,…
What You Should Know About How Addiction Affects Families Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis TreatmentBy The Ranch PAMarch 12, 2020Leave a commentDo you know how addiction affects families? Addiction doesn’t just affect the person who has it. Unfortunately, addiction impacts everyone around that person, especially families. Marriages and parent-child relationships are often ruined by addiction. Fights and tension are exacerbated, finances are strained, and bonds are broken. But for families affected by addiction, there is hope.…
