Fun Sober ActivitiesAddiction information, Addiction Recovery, Addiction TreatmentBy The Ranch PAJanuary 15, 2020Staying sober does not mean that you have to remain in solitude in a dark room. You likely thought that you were having fun when you were drinking alcohol, smoking marijuana, using prescription opioids, heroin, cocaine or other drugs. Perhaps you knew that you needed treatment at a recovery center such as The Ranch, but… Details
College Drug Addiction: What Should You Know?Addiction, Blog, Drug AbuseBy The Ranch PAJanuary 15, 2020College drug addiction is on the rise, according to data collected on the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The survey found that in one year, more than nine million full-time college students might drink alcohol, often binge drinking it at parties. Many also use marijuana daily, as well as abusing stimulant drugs like… Details
What You Need To Know About College Drug AbuseAddiction, Blog, Drug AbuseBy The Ranch PAJanuary 14, 2020For many young people, college is more than just a time to further their education, so they are set up to be successful adults. It is also their first taste of true independence. Without the daily oversight of their parents, young adults are finally able to live their lives in the way they want. Not… Details
What is Codependency?Blog, Mental Health Treatment, RecoveryBy The Ranch PAJanuary 13, 2020What is codependency? It’s a question that comes up a lot with families looking at drug and alcohol treatment. People in relationships strive to support one another. In a way, codependency is born out of this need to be there for someone you love. Understanding the term codependency is essential if you care for someone… Details
Have You Asked Am I an Alcoholic?Addiction information, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol AddictionBy The Ranch PAJanuary 12, 2020Have you ever asked yourself the question, am I an alcoholic? Addictions, like alcoholism, isn’t always as obvious as it is portrayed on television or in the movies. Not everyone suffering from alcoholism lives in a homeless camp, or under a bridge, in fact, many of them likely works alongside you every day. Granted, many… Details
Do I Have Lifeskills?Blog, Recovery, SobrietyBy The Ranch PAJanuary 12, 2020You may have heard someone mention life skills training and wonder to yourself, “Do I have lifeskills?” As we grow and reach milestones throughout life, we gain many skills. These can be as simple as knowing how to cook a traditional meal, going on a job interview, or handling a bank account. For most people,… Details
What Are Coping Skills?Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Blog, Drug Abuse, RecoveryBy The Ranch PAJanuary 11, 2020What are coping skills? Coping skills are used to deal with stressful situations in our lives. They can be good or bad, depending on the method we choose to use. We learn these as children. As we grow older, we should be able to use more mature and healthy coping skills. What Are Coping Skills… Details
Why Addicted Individuals Show Signs of DepressionAddiction, Alcohol Abuse, Blog, Drug Abuse, Mental Health TreatmentBy The Ranch PAJanuary 9, 2020Depression is a serious mental illness (SMI) that commonly occurs alongside substance use disorder (SUD) or addiction. A substance use disorder involves dependence on alcohol, prescription drugs, or illegal drugs such as heroin or cocaine. Individuals battling a depressive disorder feel hopeless and may exhibit other signs of depression. Fortunately, a dual diagnosis treatment center… Details
The Recovery Benefits of a Family ProgramAddiction information, Addiction Recovery, Addiction TreatmentBy The Ranch PAJanuary 8, 2020When addiction strikes, it hurts more than the person who struggles with the disease. Also hurt are everyone and everything in its path. However, arguably, it is the people closest to those suffering from addiction who feel the most severe impacts of the disease. Often, those people are family members, parents, siblings, or childhood friends.… Details
What is Dialectal Behavior Therapy?Addiction, Blog, Drug Abuse, Mental Health Treatment, RecoveryBy The Ranch PAJanuary 8, 2020What is dialectical behavior therapy? Also known as DBT, it originally emerged from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Both DBT and CBT shape thought and behavior for the better. As evidence-based therapies, DBT and CBT show positive and beneficial outcomes. What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy Meant to Treat? DBT treats any type of mood or thought… Details
