What the Way You Drink Says About the Way to Stop Alcoholism, BlogBy The Ranch PAJune 23, 2016If someone suggested you give up drinking, how would you respond? No way. I’m no fun when I’m sober. I don’t drink that often. I just drink a lot when I do. I don’t think I could. It’s my nature. It’s not interfering with my life, so why stop? It helps me more than it… Details
Drugs Might Be Less Enticing to the Challenged Brain Addiction, BlogBy The Ranch PAJune 13, 2016Enriching experiences and learning opportunities don’t just make life more satisfying — they might make your brain more resistant to addiction. So suggests a study published in the October 2015 edition of the journal Neuropharmacology. Researchers based in the University of California, Berkeley compared the drug-seeking behavior of mice kept in a deprived environment with… Details
What You Can Learn From Garrett Reid’s Passing Addiction, BlogBy The Ranch PAJune 6, 2016Philadelphia Eagle’s Coach Andy Reid has sadly lost his oldest son, Garrett Reid. Garrett was found unresponsive in his room at the Eagle’s training camp on August 5, 2012. Garrett had struggled with drug addiction since he started using illegal substances in 2001. And he been to a rehabilitation center as well as having spent… Details
6 Tips for a Sober Memorial Day Weekend Blog, SobrietyBy The Ranch PAMay 26, 2016It’s considered the kickoff to summer, but for those trying to stay sober, Memorial Day weekend can seem like the ultimate test. Everywhere you turn are parties and celebrations, and alcohol often feels as central to the traditions as the barbecue. If you are in recovery from a substance use disorder and working hard to… Details
The Impact of Alcohol in the Movies Alcoholism, BlogBy The Ranch PAMay 24, 2016Does seeing alcohol consumption in the movies trigger adolescents to try alcohol or consume more than they would normally otherwise? A recent report published in the journal Pediatrics believes so. It states that 15-year-olds who watched a higher amount of alcohol consumption in films are influenced by what they see.
What You Might Not Know About Opioid Pain Pills Blog>Painkiller AddictionBy The Ranch PAMay 16, 2016More than 40% of Americans say they know someone who has been addicted to prescription painkillers, and a majority say that lack of access to treatment for people with substance abuse issues is a problem, a new survey shows. The poll results released in May 2016 by the Kaiser Family Foundation also that found more… Details
Unrealistic Expectations Drive Us Deeper Into Addiction BlogBy The Ranch PAApril 27, 2016What’s wrong with trying to control life? What’s wrong with holding the people around us to a higher standard? The problem is that addicts expend a lot of energy trying to micromanage the universe and the people in it. What happens when people and circumstances don’t measure up? We’re angry, disappointed, depressed and resentful. And… Details
3 Things Rehab Isn’t BlogBy The Ranch PAApril 22, 2016If drug or alcohol use is starting to complicate your life, you may be ready to consider whether inpatient rehab is right for you. What should you expect when you check yourself in for help with an addiction? To better understand what rehab is, here’s a look at what it isn’t:
How to Fight the Opioid Epidemic with 3 Hard-Learned Lessons BlogBy The Ranch PAApril 15, 2016America’s love affair with prescription opioid painkillers is now plain. In the last few years, we have scrambled to put into place strategies to combat the worst drug epidemic in U.S. history. If we are going to fight the opioid epidemic effectively, there are 3 hard-earned lessons we need to pay attention to.
How to Love an Addict Without Being an Enabler BlogBy The Ranch PAApril 8, 2016It is easy to fall into the trap of enabling an addict. It feels like love, but enabling only harms the addict and your relationship with him. If you love an addict, you can be supportive, loving and caring without enabling the addiction and the addictive behaviors. The first step is to recognize whether you… Details
