Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers in PA and the Importance of Location BlogBy The Ranch PAMay 15, 2012When looking for and evaluating rehabilitation centers, some of the things you naturally first assess are what kinds of treatment they offer, how their programs are designed and who are the professionals that run the facilities. Another important point of consideration is of course location. This is relevant when you have to decide between going… Details
Women Alcoholics Face Higher Death Rates and Bigger Barriers to Alcohol Rehab Help BlogBy The Ranch PAMay 10, 2012Based on reports made by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), women face greater challenges when it comes to the problem of alcoholism. One of them is higher alcohol-related fatalities and the other is more obstacles to entering alcohol rehab. Susceptibility to… Details
Knowing When You Need Inpatient Drug or Alcohol Rehab BlogBy The Ranch PAMay 8, 2012Getting to that point of admitting you have a drug or alcohol problem can be reached through various routes. It could be the result of a significant personal event, which many call “hitting bottom.” It may be due to an intervention by a close friend or relative. Once you identify the problem, the next step… Details
How to Stop Enabling a Friend or Family Member’s Addiction Help BlogBy The Ranch PAMay 3, 2012The powerful emotions and complicated relationships that exist between parent, sibling or friend and the addicted person can further complicate the problem of addiction. Instead of really helping the afflicted person, you may inadvertently enable the substance abuse. Here are some of the more common mistakes friends and family members can make. These are part… Details
The Challenges of Intervening in a Loved One’s Addiction Help BlogBy The Ranch PAApril 24, 2012If one of your loved ones has a substance abuse problem, you probably know the difficulty of convincing him or her to quit and seek help in a drug recovery center. Intervention experts say the task is just as difficult for the concerned relative as it is for the loved one suffering the addiction. They… Details
Holistic Drug Rehab Versus LSD BlogBy The Ranch PAApril 19, 2012There have been six studies from as far back as the 1960s that present lysergic acid diethylamide, more commonly known as LSD, as a solution for alcoholism. The drug was used in various alcohol treatment programs, and the subjects were mostly men. The findings showed that even a small single dosage, ranging from 210 to… Details
Childhood Trauma and Treatment for Alcoholism Help BlogBy The Ranch PAApril 17, 2012To effectively treat alcoholism, one must uncover the underlying issues that have attributed to and trigger addiction. With our in-patient alcohol treatment program, we take a holistic approach to bringing these complicated issues to light so true healing can begin. A recent study supports the importance of our treatment for alcoholism by establishing a strong… Details
Celebrity Addictions and Recoveries [Infographic] InfographicsBy The Ranch PAApril 11, 2012Click here to view the infographic!
The Link Between Social Experiences and Addiction BlogBy The Ranch PAApril 10, 2012There is a diverse range of factors that contribute to addiction. Genetics, mental health disorders, and receiving a prescription for a painkiller are all related to substance abuse. Social experiences also play an important role. For some unfortunate individuals, the consequences can be devastating. Getting an Early Start Addicted individuals walk unique paths to recovery,… Details
Curing Addiction with a Pill? Help BlogBy The Ranch PAApril 5, 2012A new pill called Nalmefene has been created and reportedly can significantly decrease one’s desire to consume alcohol. It works by blocking particular receptors in our brain that produce the feeling of pleasure from drinking alcoholic beverages. It is being pushed as the pill that could cure alcohol or opioid drug addiction. Is this good… Details
