What to Expect When You Enter Addiction RecoveryUncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneJanuary 12, 2021A fundamental truth of recovery is that it is a lifestyle choice. One of the most common misunderstandings about addiction recovery is the notion that the addicted person simply needs to go to a drug treatment center for 28 days to get “fixed” and then come home. It is an understandable but dangerous misunderstanding. … Details
Finding Hope in an Addiction Recovery CenterUncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneDecember 29, 2020If you are struggling with addiction, either yourself or because of a loved one, your response to “Finding Hope in an Addiction Recovery Center” may be, “Yeah, right. That will never happen.” It’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when surrounded by darkness. Still, just because it’s dark right now… Details
What Are the Stages of Addiction Recovery?UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneDecember 22, 2020The stages of addiction recovery may not appear to have much in common with a family road trip. But, these two journeys have plenty of similarities, not to mention some significant landmarks along the way. The Ranch is here to help as you navigate your recovery journey. When you leave for a big road trip,… Details
Why Overcoming Addiction Isn’t a Straight PathAddiction, Addiction information, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Heroin Addiction Treatment Center, Mental Health, mental health programs, Mental Health Treatment, Painkiller AddictionBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 29, 2020“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost While it is safe to assume that Robert Frost was not speaking of overcoming addiction when he wrote this, recovery is more like walking through the woods on a… Details
5 Key Components to Look for in Mental Health ProgramsAddiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health, mental health programs, Mental Health TreatmentBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 15, 2020You 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… Details
Common Relapse TriggersAddiction information, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Mental HealthBy The Ranch PAJuly 25, 2020Common Relapse Triggers Things like cravings and triggers can remain for weeks, months, or even years after your last use, which is why relapsing is common. A relapse happens when you develop a substance abuse disorder after achieving a period of sobriety and abstinence. Overall, up to 60% of people with a substance abuse disorder… Details
Depression Treatment During COVID-19 PandemicAlcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, RecoveryBy The Ranch PAJuly 18, 2020Depression Treatment During COVID-19 As the stock market dropped to extreme lows recently and the outbreak of COVID-19 intensified, people in the United States began panicking. With already over 275,000 cases worldwide and more than 11,000 deaths, many governors and leaders are requesting that people only go out for essential items. Restaurants are closing their… Details
The Real Dangers of Substance AbuseAddiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Drug Detox, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Heroin Addiction Treatment CenterBy The Ranch PAJuly 11, 2020We 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… Details
A Drug and Alcohol Detox Center is the Key to RecoveryAddiction, Addiction information, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcoholism, Detox, Drug DetoxBy The Ranch PAJuly 4, 2020Fear of the painful, uncomfortable, and sometimes risky symptoms of withdrawal can keep some people from seeking treatment for drug and alcohol use disorders. While it’s possible to stop using drugs and alcohol without a drug and alcohol treatment center, the DIY method can make withdrawal riskier and more complicated than it is with help. A… Details
Decision Made – Staying Sober During The COVID-19 OutbreakAddiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol AddictionBy The Ranch PAJune 29, 2020A wise quarantine resolution–stay sober. Yet it may be challenging to keep this promise to yourself. However, staying sober during coronavirus can be difficult especially if you’re someone in recovery or fresh out of treatment. You’ve made your decision to quit using drugs or abusing alcohol. You’ve made your decision to take control of your… Details
