At Recovery Ranch PA, we understand the complexities of addiction. Our tailored addiction treatment programs are designed not only to treat but also to educate. But what if you or your loved one has addictive personality traits? Is it possible that there are certain traits one can possess that predispose them to addiction? Contact Recovery […]
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Depression affects both men and women. However, how men and women respond to their depression often looks different. Thus, it is not so much that depression symptoms in men are distinct from those in women. Instead, the signs of depression in men look markedly different from how women display depression. It is crucial to understand
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What causes mental health issues? What leads to addiction issues? In other words, is there a connection between mental health and addiction? For example, are bipolar and weed somehow interlinked? Let’s take a closer look. What Is the Connection Between Mental Health and Addiction? There is often an interconnection between mental health and addiction. mental
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Mental illness can lead to addiction as a way to try to cope with the symptoms of anxiety or depression. Co-occurring disorders are common, and this is why treatment for dual diagnosis has developed. When you receive treatment for dual diagnosis from The Ranch PA, you are able to get addiction treatment and support for
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As a first responder, you see some of the most intense scenarios play out in front of you every day. You see suffering, pain, and trauma constantly. Even if you recognize just how important, valuable, and necessary the work you do is, that doesn’t mean it’s easy. It impacts your mental health and can lead
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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
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Hypnotherapy is a type of mind and body intervention, during which hypnosis is used to create a state of deep calm, highly-focused attention to an affliction, and highly increased susceptibility to suggestion to help in the treatment of a medical or psychological concern. Many have successfully quit smoking cigarettes with assistance from hypnotherapy, and it has
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People with bipolar disorder abuse marijuana more than any other drug; some are trying to self-medicate their bipolar symptoms. Medical marijuana isn’t an approved method for treating bipolar disorder in states where medical cannabis is legal, and the combination of marijuana and bipolar disorder can make an already difficult mental illness worse. For more information
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Alcohol abuse is a common problem across the country and can become a devastating issue very quickly. Many individuals who struggle with alcohol abuse deal with the combination of binge drinking, depression, and anxiety. Tragically, these co-occurring disorders can create a situation that feels impossible for many to escape. Thankfully, options like a residential alcohol
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Many people in holistic circles are familiar with what is typically known as “acupuncture,” or the insertion and manipulation of needles in the body to relieve pain and help with an array of other mental and physical ailments. More recently, a practice known as “acupressure” has been gaining momentum in the holistic world. This is
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