What Doctors Say About Medical Marijuana BlogBy The Ranch PAJuly 10, 2017A hot topic of debate in many circles surrounds the use of medical marijuana. It is a complicated matter due to conflicting rulings about its legality and accessibility. The Drug Policy Alliance, which refers to itself as “the nation’s leading organization promoting drug policies that are grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights,” has… Details
10 Ways Addiction Will Destroy Your Career or Business BlogBy The Ranch PAJune 26, 2017When left untreated, substance abuse will sabotage your career and demolish your professional reputation. No matter how much success you’ve had in the past, the abuse of alcohol or other drugs will eventually leave you out in the cold with no real hope of finding another job. If you are an entrepreneur, it could… Details
6 Ways to Make Drug Detox Less Miserable BlogBy The Ranch PAJune 12, 2017By Cathy Habas Drug detox will change your life, but it’s not easy. You’re in for a week or more of withdrawal symptoms, which will vary depending on which drug you are getting out of your system and may include: Chills Sweating Diarrhea Vomiting Muscle aches and pains Depression Anxiety Moodiness To relieve the withdrawal… Details
Everything Hurts? It Could Be Your Pain Medicine AddictionBy The Ranch PAApril 25, 2017If everything hurts, and you’re becoming sensitive to pain, it’s time to ask why. For a significant number of people suffering from chronic pain, the source of their increased sensitivity may be the drugs that are supposed to fight the pain. This is cruel and ironic. Long-term consumption of opioid painkillers like OxyContin®, Vicodin®, Percocet®… Details
How One Special Dog Helps People With Addictions Addiction, BlogBy The Ranch PAJanuary 20, 2017By Kate Sprague, LCSW, CCTP, Therapist at The Ranch PA I knew I wanted our next pet to be a therapy dog when my daughter and I went to pick out a puppy in January 2014. Cooper was just six days old when I met him, but I realized right away there was something almost… Details
Why Medication-Assisted Therapy Is Critical in Opioid Addiction Recovery Addiction, BlogBy The Ranch PAJanuary 20, 2017By Robert Matylewicz, DO, ABAM, Medical Director at The Ranch PA The opioid epidemic continues to surge ahead with seemingly no end in sight. Drug overdose has surpassed motor vehicle deaths as the leading cause of U.S. accidental deaths with opioids leading the charge, contributing to 33,091 deaths in 2015. We don’t have a foolproof… Details
Gratitude as a Recovery Tool During the Holidays Addiction, BlogBy The Ranch PADecember 19, 2016By Jack Gilbert, LCSW For many, the holidays are a wonderful time of year, but for people in recovery, the holidays can sometimes be painful and overwhelming, making them vulnerable to relapse. Gratitude is a practice that can be helpful all year round, but particularly during the holiday season. For instance, simple practices like keeping… Details
Protecting Your Sobriety During the Holiday Season By Jack Gilbert, LCSW Blog, SobrietyBy The Ranch PANovember 22, 2016For anyone in recovery, especially those new to recovery, the holidays can feel frightening and overwhelming. For some people, this can be a time when old behaviors re-emerge and they are at risk of relapsing.
Demerol Rehab: Treatment & Withdrawal Addiction, BlogBy The Ranch PASeptember 14, 2016Demerol, also known as meperidine, is a powerful — and powerfully addictive — painkiller. Similar in nature to morphine, Demerol is an opioid narcotic that can cause serious side effects when abused or used in conjunction with other substances, including alcohol. Withdrawing from meperidine alone is not only extremely challenging, it is also unwise because… Details
An Alarming Trend in Newborns: Mothers Sharing Their Addictions Addiction, BlogBy The Ranch PASeptember 7, 2016In the 1990’s an epidemic of babies born addicted to crack cocaine called attention to the problem of drug use and addiction in pregnant women. Effective drug rehab became more available to pregnant women and seemed to help this trend subside.
