Anxiety and Alcoholism Go Hand in HandHelp BlogBy The Ranch PAAugust 22, 2013As alcohol addiction awareness grows and the surrounding science becomes better studied and more complex, many modern addiction professionals believe that anxiety and alcoholism go hand in hand. Here is why your alcohol treatment program should incorporate dual diagnosis therapy for a surer route to a lifelong recovery. Dual Diagnosis Defined An assessment of Dual… Details
How to Choose the Best Drug Rehab Facility for YouBlogBy The Ranch PAAugust 20, 2013When it comes to choosing a rehabilitation facility, there is no doubt that one size definitely does not fit all. Choosing an effective drug rehab for you or your loved one’s needs depends largely on the methods of treatment, the types of amenities preferred, the opportunities for holistic growth, and a variety of other important… Details
Could a Brief Intervention Help Your Loved One?Help BlogBy The Ranch PAAugust 15, 2013Watching a loved one struggle with substance abuse engenders feelings of powerlessness, despair, and anxiety. The good news is a brief intervention can build a bridge to a longer, more comprehensive substance rehabilitation program, even for those addicts who initially resist treatment. Here is how brief intervention has become an indispensable part of treatment programs… Details
Improving Your Spiritual Health in RehabBlogBy The Ranch PAAugust 13, 2013Recovering from substance abuse is more than healing physically, and it’s more than an exercise in mental discipline; people who desire a true, lifelong recovery from addiction must continue to nourish and improve spiritual health as well. For some recovering addicts, this means religious drug rehab; for others, connecting the body, mind, and spirit works… Details
Is There Hope for Drug Addiction?Help BlogBy The Ranch PAAugust 8, 2013Many addicts and their families fear the shame and guilt associated with substance abuse. Some even feel there is no hope to be had. The good news is that modern addiction science has progressed further than ever before, and now more than ever there are real, lifelong solutions to the disease of substance abuse. Explore… Details
Why 12 Step Programs Don’t WorkBlogBy The Ranch PAAugust 6, 2013If you were suffering from cancer, chemotherapy didn’t work, and your physician decided it failed because you didn’t try hard enough, you’d start looking for a new doctor — and treatment — right away. Unfortunately, 12-step supporters believe much the same dogma. Here is why 12 step programs don’t work for a large portion of… Details
Looking for a “Step Program” Alternative?Help BlogBy The Ranch PAAugust 1, 2013If you’re looking for substance abuse treatment for yourself or a loved one, you’ve probably reviewed the basics of a standard step program. But if you don’t feel like it’s going to be the right fit, you’re not alone. 3 Disadvantages of Step Programs A quick Google search reveals people from all walks of life… Details
How a Residential Treatment Facility Can Improve Your TreatmentBlogBy The Ranch PAJuly 30, 2013If you’re thinking about what type of substance abuse treatment you want to pursue, here are five reasons residential treatment facilities are the best option: Create a Buffer Being able to distance yourself from your previous lifestyle and habits makes it easier to transition into the path to recovery. If you’re living at home and… Details
Study Finds Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Child’s Risk of Substance AbuseHelp BlogBy The Ranch PAJuly 25, 2013Most pregnant women are aware that they should abstain from alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs during their pregnancy. Unfortunately, some mothers’ addictions prevent them from saying no to these harmful substances. And when a mother is unable to resist the lure of alcohol, cigarettes, or drugs while she’s carrying a child, it can have serious consequences… Details
Your Body’s Amazing Ability to HealBlogBy The Ranch PAJuly 23, 2013A ruptured eardrum, conjunctival bleeding, food poisoning, and a broken rib are just a few examples of problems your body is capable of fixing on its own. The human body’s ability to heal itself also applies to people who have a substance abuse problem. For example, several studies cited in Scientific American found “that years… Details
