Do You Have a Friend Who Drinks Too Much? Addiction, Drug Abuse, RecoveryBy The Ranch PAMay 24, 2020Watching someone you care about sink deeper and deeper into addiction is frightening and frustrating. Self-destructive behavior, followed by regrets or denials, becomes the norm. Then, sober days become few and far between. This is not only damaging to your friend who is struggling but can be damaging to your friendship and their relationships as… Details
Triggers Of An Anxiety Attack Addiction Recovery, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental HealthBy The Ranch PAMay 22, 2020Anxiety attacks are incredibly challenging situations. They tend to happen without warning. They can range from intense experiences to instances where you’re terrified about what’s happening. Take a moment to breathe in deeply. Even if you feel like the world is out of control, you can control anxiety. Understanding your triggers of an anxiety attack… Details
Drug and Alcohol Addiction: Not Your Average Disease Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Mental Health TreatmentBy The Ranch PAMay 22, 2020We leap for joy when we hear of someone’s remission from cancer. However, we keep a quiet and judgmental countenance when it comes to alcohol remission. Why is there such discrimination against those struggling with alcohol and not against those coping with heart disease? Do we fail to understand that alcoholism is indeed a disease?… Details
Does Your Loved One Need Long-Term Rehab? Addiction, Detox, Drug Abuse, Recovery, SobrietyBy The Ranch PAMay 20, 2020Once your loved one agrees to go to alcohol or drug rehab, he or she may have concerns with the length of rehab. Such concerns are especially common among active professionals who worry that spending time away from work will adversely affect their productivity and professional reputation. Parents also worry rehab will take them away… Details
Signs Of An Anxiety Attack Addiction Recovery, Mental HealthBy The Ranch PAMay 19, 2020Anxiety attacks are painful and deeply troubling. You feel them come in quickly and often without any level of control. You feel that sense of losing control spiraling out of control quickly. At that moment, as your heart races and you start to panic, you recognize the signs of an anxiety attack. You know it’s… Details
How Substance Abuse Harms Relationships Addiction, Drug AbuseBy The Ranch PAMay 19, 2020Drinking heavily and doing drugs are casual habits that can quickly become uncontrollable for many people. For couples, spending a night “blowing off steam” can turn into a devastating cycle of abuse, anger, resentment, and violence. Substance abuse can harm your relationships with your loved ones. There are many ways that you can help stop… Details
An Unfortunate Cycle of Addiction Drug Abuse, Recovery, RelapseBy The Ranch PAMay 17, 2020Drug addiction is devastating not only for the person struggling with addiction but also for those who are close to that person. For the children of those who suffer from addiction, this statement rings truer than for most. The sad fact is that children of people with a drug addiction far too often grow up… Details
Signs Of Depressions Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental HealthBy The Ranch PAMay 16, 2020Everyone has times of sadness. It’s a natural emotion. For some people, it’s more than just a few bad moments. When anxiety or feeling of sadness persist over several weeks if not months, it’s likely you or a loved one is suffering from depression. Do you think you could be depressed? If so, take a… Details
3 Reasons Why At-Home Detox is Not Recommended Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, DetoxBy The Ranch PAMay 16, 2020If you are like many people who struggle with substance abuse, you may feel confident that beating a dependence on alcohol or drugs is something you can do alone. Unfortunately, many people who become addicted suffer from overconfidence and denial. If it is their first time trying to quit, they may not understand how challenging… Details
Living a Satisfying Life in Recovery Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, RecoveryBy The Ranch PAMay 14, 2020Most individuals who struggle with addiction acknowledge that living a satisfying lifestyle outside of inpatient care requires constant attention. Living a satisfying life in recovery also requires avoiding temptation. It is a difficult challenge, especially when alcohol and drugs can be nearly everywhere. You can learn to enjoy your abstinent lifestyle, however, by taking a… Details
