Is Alcohol A Drug?Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, AlcoholismBy The Ranch PANovember 6, 2019Is alcohol a drug? Your average person on the street won’t consider alcohol a drug, because it’s legal. Ask anybody that has gone to an alcohol addiction treatment center, and they will tell you yes. Despite this misconception, a substance like alcohol doesn’t stop being a drug simply because it’s legal — look at marijuana! Legality… Details
Look Out For These Common Alcohol Withdrawal SymptomsAddiction, Alcohol Abuse, AlcoholismBy The Ranch PANovember 6, 2019Alcohol withdrawal occurs when you abuse alcohol regularly and suddenly stop. The severity and duration of alcohol withdrawal symptoms will depend on how heavily you were drinking before. Severe alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be life-threatening. If you are an alcoholic, a dialectical behavior therapy program can help you beat the bottle. What Causes Alcohol Withdrawal? Alcohol… Details
What is Fentanyl?Addiction, Drug Abuse, RecoveryBy The Ranch PANovember 4, 2019What is Fentanyl? Is Fentanyl an opioid? Fentanyl is a Schedule II drug that is prescribed for pain. Illegal Fentanyl use is increasing and is causing thousands of overdose deaths each year. People are dying due to respiratory suppression, primarily. The Ranch PA has a pain management center on its 15-acre campus in Pennsylvania. The… Details
Sipping On Some Nonsense: What Is Lean?Blog, Drug AbuseBy The Ranch PANovember 4, 2019What is lean? It is a mix of cough syrups containing codeine and promethazine, soda, and hard candy. These cough syrups are Schedule V drugs that are only legal when prescribed by a doctor. Lean drink also goes by the following names: Purple Drank, Stuff, or Sprite Sizzurp Drank Dirty Sprite Barre Texas Tea Memphis… Details
Can Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Help With Anxiety Disorders?Blog, Mental Health Treatment, RecoveryBy The Ranch PAOctober 30, 2019Can rational emotive behavior therapy help with anxiety disorders? Yes, it can. A rational emotive behavior therapy program in Hanover, PA can help you identify irrational and negative thought patterns. Once they’ve been identified, you can begin to replace them with more rational and positive thoughts. The Basic Premise of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy The… Details
What Are Non 12 Step Recovery Programs?Blog, Recovery, SobrietyBy The Ranch PAOctober 28, 2019With addiction treatment options increasing every year, more people are asking themselves “What are non 12 step recovery programs?” 12 Step programs have been the standard for years. Often, when we see addiction treatment in movies and TV, we are seeing a 12 Step program in action. This has had the effect of making these… Details
How to Get Comfortable During Drug WithdrawalDetox, Drug Abuse, RecoveryBy The Ranch PAOctober 24, 2019Addiction affects every facet of life. Withdrawing from drugs or alcohol can be a painful, uncomfortable process. If you or someone you love is coping with the pain of withdrawal, it’s crucial to understand how to get comfortable during drug withdrawal to make the ordeal easier. There are many ways you can make withdrawal less… Details
Symptoms of Alcohol PoisoningAddiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Dual Diagnosis TreatmentBy The Ranch PAOctober 23, 2019Of all of the substance individuals choose to abuse, alcohol is a common choice among American adults today. This is because it is relatively easy to get access to and inexpensive in most locations. Alcohol poisoning is a serious medical condition that can result in great physical harm or even death in some cases. When… Details
5 Most Commonly Abused Drugs by College StudentsAddiction, Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Blog, Drug AbuseBy The Ranch PAOctober 21, 2019Drug temptations exist within the exciting and monumental milestone of college life. Whether you’re heading to college or a parent, you may wonder: what are the most commonly abused drugs by college students? The answer to this question might surprise you. If you know someone in college who needs help, be sure to enroll them… Details
Using Buddhism for Addiction RecoveryRecovery, SobrietyBy The Ranch PAOctober 18, 2019Often, people new to recovery can struggle with the idea of seeking an understanding of a higher power. Thus, some traditional 12-step models that have religious overtones may not appeal to everyone seeking sobriety. There are alternatives, like Refuge Recovery meetings in Hanover, PA. The Refuge Recovery method centers on using Buddhism for addiction recovery. What… Details
