The Recovery Benefits of a Family Program Addiction information, Addiction Recovery, Addiction TreatmentBy The Ranch PAJanuary 8, 2020Leave a commentWhen 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
Coping with Social Anxiety at Work Blog, Mental Health Treatment, RecoveryBy The Ranch PAJanuary 8, 2020From all outer appearances, one would never guess one of the world’s top supermodels struggles with social anxiety. Bella Hadid, who graced five Vogue covers, two Elle covers, and one Harper’s Bazaar cover in September 2017 alone, is one of an estimated 17 million adults in the U.S. affected by social anxiety disorder (SAD). Many… Details
The Difference and Benefits of CBT vs DBT Addiction information, Addiction Treatment, Mental HealthBy The Ranch PAJanuary 4, 2020Leave a commentMany different techniques, therapies, and resources deal with issues like addiction and mental illness. A common tool used by professionals, counselors, and therapists is something called psychotherapy. These types of therapies generally take one of two approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), also referred to as talk therapy or dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). While there are… Details
5 Keys to Having a Sober New Year Alcohol Abuse, Blog, Drug Abuse, SobrietyBy The Ranch PAJanuary 1, 2020A study of 3,000 people done in 2007 found that 88 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail. If one of your resolutions for the new year is to stay sober, it is best to have some tips to help you along. Take a look at five important keys to making sure you have a sober… Details
Psychological Dependence: Why Do I Feel Like This? Addiction, Drug Abuse, RecoveryBy The Ranch PADecember 30, 2019Psychological dependence happens when you feel an emotional need to take a chemical substance. Surprisingly, you can be psychologically dependent upon a drug without being physically dependent on it. However, in many cases, dependence is both psychological and physical. Dependence is the root of substance use disorder, and it’s the reason why attempting detox on… Details
Could Anxiety Treatment Programs Help You? Mental HealthBy The Ranch PADecember 29, 2019Leave a commentAnxiety occurs with everyone at some point in their lives. Things like preparing for a job interview, a performance, or even a date can lead to anxiety. Anxiety lasts for a short time in most people. However, when you have an anxiety disorder, the symptoms do not go away within a short time. The staff… Details
What is Physical Dependence? Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, RecoveryBy The Ranch PADecember 28, 2019Physical dependence is a term you often hear associated with addiction but are they the same thing? But what is physical dependence? There is a difference in these two terms — a complicated one. A person can be dependent on a drug without having an addiction to it, so it’s essential to understand how these… Details
Lesser-Known Signs of Addiction You Need to Know About Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, RecoveryBy The Ranch PADecember 26, 2019Some signs of addiction are apparent. But if your loved one is trying to hide their addiction, you might not see these things until that addiction has progressed. Knowing the early warning signs can help you ask loving yet firm questions now so you can get your family member the help they need. 1. Unexplained… Details
Why is Alcohol Addictive? Addiction, SobrietyBy The Ranch PADecember 24, 2019If you’re facing an addiction to alcohol, you may be wondering how that happened. For example, why is alcohol addictive and why does it seem so fun to drink? How does it move from fun to something that’s far less enjoyable as addiction takes hold? We can help answer your questions, and make sure you… Details
