Reports Show that Cocaine Use is Down Help BlogBy The Ranch PAJanuary 26, 2012Statistics from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health have shown that the use of cocaine in the United States has declined sharply. The survey showed that between 2006 and 2010 there was a 37 percent fall in the use of this drug. This result is corroborated by separate data from Quest Diagnostics Inc,… Details
New Year Detox – Reasons to Quit Drinking this Year BlogBy The Ranch PAJanuary 24, 2012Is it Time to Quit Drinking? The New Year is traditionally a time for resolutions and reevaluations of your current way of life. Perhaps one of the most worthwhile endeavors is the decision to find your path to recovery by quitting drinking. Drinking too much alcohol affects every aspect of your life and health, as… Details
An Integrated Approach to Addiction Treatment BlogBy The Ranch PAJanuary 19, 2012All too often, people think that the best way to tackle a substance abuse problem is to focus only on the physical aspects of addiction and the specific substance or substances to which they are addicted. However, this approach ignores the fact that a person is more than their addiction, and that their whole life… Details
Every Drug is Different, Every Patient is Unique Help BlogBy The Ranch PAJanuary 17, 2012When a loved one or family member is suffering from an addiction to drugs, it can be hard to understand what they are going through. What is important to understand is that there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all solution to a substance abuse problem. After all, even very closely related drugs can have… Details
The Startling Truth: CDC Reports More Americans Die from Drug Overdoses than Car Accidents BlogBy The Ranch PAJanuary 12, 2012A recent report from the CDC reveals a new, startling trend in America: more people die from drug overdoses than in car accidents. The study shows that since 2008 poisoning remains the number one cause of accidental death, replacing car accidents. Of these poisonings, it is no surprise to find that 90% of them were… Details
Ward Off Drug Abuse: Tips for Keeping Family and Friends Away from Drugs Help BlogBy The Ranch PAJanuary 10, 2012Addiction is very common in the United States. Statistics from The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports that in 2010 8.7% of the population aged 12 and older have been diagnosed with an addiction. Approximately 1 million of these individuals sought treatment at a substance abuse treatment facility. The same report mentions… Details
Alcohol Satisfaction: Is it All in Your Head? BlogBy The Ranch PAJanuary 5, 2012Although it has been a problem for years, many alcohol treatment facilities still do not have a complete understanding of alcohol addiction. New research focusing on brain science has begun to shed more light onto alcohol addiction, which can improve upon the treatment and therapies of alcoholism rehab. Clyde Hodge, a professor and researcher at… Details
How a Mother’s Touch May Promote a Healthy Lifestyle Help BlogBy The Ranch PAJanuary 3, 2012Common sense has long dictated that parenting makes a big difference in a person’s life. Popular magazines have made a lot of money publishing tips on how to be a better parent or how to survive the poor parenting you received as a child. Intuitively, we understand that certain parenting skills may factor into whether… Details
Resisting a Relapse in the New Year BlogBy The Ranch PADecember 29, 2011Holidays are a time for family gatherings, parties and celebrations. If you’re struggling with addiction, the holidays are not necessarily a relaxing time. Even individuals who have participated in effective drug rehab must resist the possibility of relapse. Resisting a relapse in the New Year requires intentional planning and thought. In order to cope with… Details
Staying Positive During the Holidays when your Loved One is an Addict Help BlogBy The Ranch PADecember 27, 2011When your loved one has a drinking or drug problem, the holidays can be difficult. Watching a loved one self-destruct makes it hard to keep a positive outlook. An addict may choose to forgo gatherings with family or friends, leaving those he cares about hurt or angry. The person with the addiction may attend parties,… Details
