Medical Marijuana being Abused by TeensHelp BlogBy The Ranch PAOctober 3, 2012A new study brings the world of medical marijuana into a new light. With several states considering legalizing medical marijuana, the following confessions from adolescents should be kept in mind… The Teens Fess Up Researchers at the University of Colorado asked 164 teens who were enrolled in substance abuse treatment programs about the way they… Details
Your Partner’s Drinking Problem Could Rub Off on YouBlogBy The Ranch PAOctober 2, 2012Being in a relationship can influence you to pick up your partner’s bad habits, like eating fast food for example. A new study suggests you could also pick up a much more serious problem — alcoholism. The Study In the study, sociologists explored how relationships affect individuals’ drinking habits. The study analyzed data from a… Details
States Fighting the Prescription Drug Epidemic with New Laws & TechnologyHelp BlogBy The Ranch PASeptember 27, 2012The problem with the abuse of prescription drugs in the United States has become so severe many are calling it an epidemic. Because it is possible to legally purchase prescription drugs, they are easier for users to obtain and abuse. Many prescription drug addicts have learned how to play the medical system to get their… Details
The Good Samaritan Law in Drug-Related Emergencies: What You Need to KnowBlogBy The Ranch PASeptember 26, 2012The Good Samaritan Emergency Response Act has finally been approved in New Jersey by a 21-10 vote in the senate. The Good Samaritan law protects individuals in drug-related emergency situations from prosecution when they call 911 for assistance. The law is already effective in several states, including Washington and New Mexico, and has been passed… Details
Your Loved One’s Addiction is Not Your FaultHelp BlogBy The Ranch PASeptember 25, 2012When dealing with a loved one who is suffering from an addiction, it is very important you not blame yourself for their disease.
Drug “Crackdowns”: Helpful or Harmful?Help BlogBy The Ranch PASeptember 18, 2012Oxycodone has been a serious drug problem in the state of Florida for years. In fact, in 2010, 90 of the top 100 physicians who purchased oxycodone were from Florida. The prescription painkiller became such a problem in the state that major legislation was passed to strictly regulate physicians and pharmacists distributing oxycodone. The new… Details
Combining Medicine with Therapy for Alcoholism Shows Major PromiseHelp BlogBy The Ranch PASeptember 17, 2012Vivitrol, which was approved in 2006 by the FDA to treat alcoholism, is showing major promise when combined with other forms of therapy. If someone you love is suffering from alcohol or opioid addiction, the combo of Vivitrol and effective therapy may be helpful. Vivitrol and Therapy Vivitrol, which is taken by a monthly injection,… Details
The Ranch PA Launches Record Label for Recovery: First Album Released!BlogBy The Ranch PASeptember 14, 2012Blind Melon front man Travis T. Warren, a recovering drug addict, credits music with playing an integral role in his healing. What better way to kick off The Ranch PA’s new record label, Iron Ridge Road Recordings, than with Warren’s solo album — and with all proceeds going to MusiCares, an organization that supports musicians… Details
SAMHSA Reports Shows Addiction Trend for Baby Boomer GenerationBlogBy The Ranch PASeptember 14, 2012The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released a report with a surprising revelation about addiction trends in America: an increasing number of individuals from the baby boomer generation are developing addictions and requiring treatment late in life. “Pharmageddon” Pharmaceutical medications can be argued as the most often abused by baby boomers. While… Details
Heroin Use on the Rise in SuburbiaHelp BlogBy The Ranch PASeptember 13, 2012One of the most dangerous and addictive drugs, heroin, is usually expected in lower-income areas and seldom a problem in modern suburbia. However, times are changing and heroin use is spreading into just about every town across the country. In the past, heroin was seen as one of the more intense drugs that was too… Details
