Anxiety 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…
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Drinking 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…
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Drug 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…
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Everyone 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…
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If 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…
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Most 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…
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The term alcoholic is one many people don’t take seriously. Yet, if you’re watching your loved one drink night after night, you’re likely worried that’s what’s really happening. “Is my loved one an alcoholic?” It’s not an easy question to ask because often, it can occur even if you didn’t see it coming. At Recovery…
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People often neglect their physical health when they are fighting an active addiction. Instead of going for a run or using another healthy medium to clear their mind, they would rather use drugs. For most people, their drug of choice satisfies them both physically and mentally. They rely on this drug for many reasons, whether…
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Everyone gets the blues now and then. When those feelings of melancholy and despair linger for weeks, not days, it can be a sign of something more serious. Depression affects 1 in 10 Americans. However, the depression rate among those struggling with addiction is even higher. Furthermore, 21 percent of those suffering from depression report…
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Having a drink here or there doesn’t seem like a big deal. Yet, for many people, it’s not just one. Understanding the dangers of binge drinking is very important, especially if you are the type of person to spend the weekend drinking. At Recovery Ranch PA, we offer the insight and support you need to…
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