From all outer appearances, one would never guess one of the world’s top supermodels struggles with social anxiety. Bella Hadid, who graced five Vogue covers, two Elle covers, and one Harper’s Bazaar cover in September 2017 alone, is one of an estimated 17 million adults in the U.S. affected by social anxiety disorder (SAD). Many […]
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Many different techniques, therapies, and resources deal with issues like addiction and mental illness. A common tool used by professionals, counselors, and therapists is something called psychotherapy. These types of therapies generally take one of two approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), also referred to as talk therapy or dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). While there are
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A study of 3,000 people done in 2007 found that 88 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail. If one of your resolutions for the new year is to stay sober, it is best to have some tips to help you along. Take a look at five important keys to making sure you have a sober
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Psychological dependence happens when you feel an emotional need to take a chemical substance. Surprisingly, you can be psychologically dependent upon a drug without being physically dependent on it. However, in many cases, dependence is both psychological and physical. Dependence is the root of substance use disorder, and it’s the reason why attempting detox on
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Physical dependence is a term you often hear associated with addiction but are they the same thing? But what is physical dependence? There is a difference in these two terms — a complicated one. A person can be dependent on a drug without having an addiction to it, so it’s essential to understand how these
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Some signs of addiction are apparent. But if your loved one is trying to hide their addiction, you might not see these things until that addiction has progressed. Knowing the early warning signs can help you ask loving yet firm questions now so you can get your family member the help they need. 1. Unexplained
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If you’re facing an addiction to alcohol, you may be wondering how that happened. For example, why is alcohol addictive and why does it seem so fun to drink? How does it move from fun to something that’s far less enjoyable as addiction takes hold? We can help answer your questions, and make sure you
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When you have a personality disorder, you possibly have no idea where to get personality disorder treatment. Recovery Ranch PA’s caring and professional staff have the expertise to help you receive the treatment that you need. Do you have additional treatment needs? Some people with one mental health disorder also experience another type of mental
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In Pennsylvania, like so many of our neighboring states, the opioid crisis has been particularly brutal. In 2017, overdose deaths rose by 16%. However, the good news is that around that time, we began to turn a corner. More people made their way into rehab, and the easy-access prescriptions became a thing of the past. Still,
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With the holiday season upon us, there will be an abundance of family get-togethers and other holiday events, many that have alcohol. Many people who are in recovery have always associated drugs and alcohol with these gatherings. Maybe they used to handle social anxiety or to deal with other negative energy that often comes with crowds