Recovery Ranch PA’s addiction treatment programs in Pennsylvania are designed to consider all facets of a person’s life that could influence their recovery journey. One often overlooked factor is the weather. The question arises: How does weather impact addiction? Weather patterns may affect not only addiction but also other mental health issues like depression or […]
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At Recovery Ranch PA, we understand the complexities of addiction and the numerous factors that can contribute to its onset. One such factor often overlooked is seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Our addiction treatment programs are designed to address the addiction itself and co-occurring conditions like SAD, which can exacerbate the struggle with addiction. Contact our
It is no secret that Americans struggle with obesity at higher rates than almost any other country. Recent statistics indicate over 40% of American adults are obese. Numerous weight loss programs, diet pills, and medical advice target this population of Americans. And it is a concern because obesity is linked to various health issues. One
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Alcoholism, like any other addiction, changes behavior. People who struggle with addiction have undergone changes in their brains that make rational decision-making more difficult. Common behavior changes that many people notice are lying, deception, and avoidance. This begs the question, why do alcoholics lie? First, it’s important to remember not to reduce someone with an
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Opioids are one of the most abused drugs in the United States today. That includes prescription opioids as well as illicit varieties like heroin. Tranq is not an opioid. But more and more dealers have begun lacing opioids they deal with tranq, a highly-dangerous substance that is unsafe for use in humans. Its typical application
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The opioid crisis is far from over. If anything, it continues to advance and evolve. In many places, fentanyl is the new, devastating vanguard of the opioid crisis. This synthetic opioid is vastly more potent than heroin and incredibly deadly. Now, there’s another substance creeping onto the scene concerning illicit opioid use. And that is
Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is a hallucinogenic compound that occurs naturally in different plants. The human brain also produces a small amount of DMT naturally. However, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has listed DMT as a Schedule I drug, meaning it is not legal for general consumption. It has no known medical value. People who use
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Many people have heard of phenyl cyclohexyl piperidine (PCP), psilocybin, and acid and can readily identify them as hallucinogenic substances. But what is dimethyltryptamine (DMT)? It is another type of hallucinogen that naturally occurs in some plants. People who use the substance tend to do so by ingesting ayahuasca, a brew containing different plants with
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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Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions Americans experience today. It’s no surprise that anxiety and addiction often overlap. Untreated anxiety can be a root cause of substance abuse. Addiction can lead to increased anxiety. No matter which issue comes first, it is essential to address anxiety and addiction together. Failing to
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