Is Addiction a Choice?BlogBy The Ranch PANovember 5, 2015The science of addiction treatment constantly undergoes scrutiny because there is no “cure” for substance abuse, and the causes of it vary from person to person. The question of whether addiction is a disease or a choice causes significant debate. Although some clinicians accept the disease model of addiction, many others believe strongly that addiction… Details
How to Tell Your Parents You Have an AddictionHelp BlogBy The Ranch PAOctober 29, 2015Many young people do not even share the mundane details of their life with their parents, such as what they studied in math that day or who they sat with at lunch. Therefore, it can feel incredibly daunting when a teen or young adult needs to tell their parents about something extremely important: their addiction.… Details
What to Consider When Choosing a Rehab FacilityBlogBy The Ranch PAOctober 22, 2015Choosing a rehab facility is a personal and important choice. It is individual. Which facility will meet your needs depends a lot on what you or your loved one expects and what you or they are hoping to get out of recovery. For example, if you or your loved one are spiritual, then a rehab… Details
Alcohol in the OfficeInfographicsBy The Ranch PAOctober 16, 2015Heading out to the bar for happy hour is a common practice for many employees. After working a long, stressful day, some people prefer to sit down with an alcoholic beverage to take the edge off before heading home for the night. But what if companies start providing alcohol at work? Would the same hold… Details
What to Expect During an Alcohol Detox & How to CopeHelp BlogBy The Ranch PAOctober 15, 2015For most people, there is a certain amount of mystery surrounding alcohol detox. What does it mean? What does it feel like? Should you be worried if you or your loved one is going to alcohol detox? The answer to that last question is no. While it is not easy, medically supervised alcohol detox is… Details
Rise of Heroin Use in PA and How Naloxone Might HelpBlogBy The Ranch PAOctober 8, 2015It is no exaggeration to say an epidemic of heroin use has swept across Pennsylvania. Over the past few years, there have been overdoses, distribution busts, more people seeking assistance for heroin addiction, and countless families struggling to save their loved ones from the heroin plague. In one weekend, eight people in a single county… Details
When to Go to RehabHelp BlogBy The Ranch PAOctober 1, 2015“When should I go to rehab?” It is a question many people who are addicted to drugs and/or alcohol ask. In general, it is best to assume that if you are asking the question, it is probably the right time to seriously consider contacting a recovery center. After all, if the problem is one you… Details
Your Guide to Effective Depression TreatmentBlogBy The Ranch PASeptember 30, 2015Since the rise of anti-depressants in the early 1990s, “depression” has become a bit of a buzzword in American culture. While you might feel “depressed” after a setback at work or even a loss by your favorite sports team, those feelings alone do not constitute clinical or major depression. Even though many people are not… Details
Media and Reinforcing Addictive BehaviorBlogBy The Ranch PASeptember 24, 2015We see it every day on TV, in music, and in the movies: glorification of addictive behaviors. How many times have the following scenarios been exalted? Young people, often underage, get “wasted” at a party and have tons of fun. Famous people use drugs and enter into one-night stands… Details
What Should You Do If You’re Pregnant and Addicted?BlogBy The Ranch PASeptember 17, 2015The use of illegal drugs and alcohol is harmful for any woman, but more so if she’s pregnant. As the substances go through her bloodstream, they are passed on to the unborn baby through the umbilical cord and placenta. Seeking pregnancy addiction treatment for drug or alcohol abuse is not always a popular choice. However,… Details
