How to Know Your Loved One Needs Treatment for Alcoholism Help BlogBy The Ranch PAAugust 30, 2011You suspect someone you love has a problem with alcohol, but how do you really know? What types of actions and behaviors show you that their alcohol use is out of control? How do you know when a friend or family member needs treatment for alcoholism? A person’s behavior changes with alcohol use. Look for… Details
Effective Drug Rehab Means Tailored Treatment BlogBy The Ranch PAAugust 25, 2011No two people are alike, so why should their drug rehab treatments be the same? A “cookie cutter” approach works at a military boot camp, but not at a treatment facility. Effective drug rehab meets individual needs by tailoring treatment to each individual. Tailoring a program to meet your needs involves many aspects. Exclusive drug… Details
Building a Community at Rehab BlogBy The Ranch PAAugust 25, 2011Fostering a sense of community is no small feat, but it is a challenge that The Ranch PA accepts each day with vigor and commitment. Our 23-bed facility makes it possible for clients to create important connections with other clients, as well as the staff to create an inclusive, trusting environment that we feel is… Details
Substance Abuse Treatment Makes Your Teen Feel Valued Help BlogBy The Ranch PAAugust 23, 2011Teenagers needing substance abuse treatment often feel badly about themselves. Parenting these teens and making decisions on the type of treatment program is difficult for parents. Parents must become a strong advocate for their child. Then, they must select a drug or alcohol rehab that can build up self-esteem while successfully treating the addiction. What… Details
Meth Addiction Grows as Attention to Problem Fades BlogBy The Ranch PAAugust 19, 2011With prescription drug abuse at the forefront of many conversations surrounding substance abuse, less visible substances, including methamphetamine, have fallen from popular discussion and discourse. In an article published by Lakeview Health Systems, they argued that while meth use is on the rise, attention to its dangers are fewer and far between, doing nothing to… Details
In State or Out-of-State Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers: Which One is Right for You? BlogBy The Ranch PAAugust 18, 2011Once you have identified a need for inpatient treatment, deciding on a treatment facility is a critical step. Many factors, including location, will help you select a treatment facility. If you live in Pennsylvania, you may first consider drug and alcohol treatment centers in PA. Choosing to remain in state may be a better choice… Details
Binge Drinking and Brain Damage Go Hand-In-Hand Help BlogBy The Ranch PAAugust 16, 2011A new study finds that binge drinking among young adults can be the cause of serious damage to the developing brain. In binge drinkers ages 18 to 25, some University of Cincinnati researchers found links to damage in the areas of the brain that help people process emotions, plan and make decisions, and pay attention.… Details
Communication Is Key In Staying Involved Help BlogBy The Ranch PAAugust 12, 2011The return to school is rapidly approaching for many students, and for their parents, this becomes a time when you hope the lessons you’ve instilled in your children can act as a tool for intelligent decision making in the future. Students are also facing more pressure than ever before with mounting expectations that can cause… Details
Statistics on Drug Use Show Continuing Need for Drug Rehab Programs BlogBy The Ranch PAAugust 11, 2011Addiction to alcohol and other drugs has been a problem throughout history. Scientific studies of addictions and their treatment began in the United States when congress passed the Porter Bill in 1929. Shortly after, a facility referred to as “The Narcotic Farm” opened outside of Lexington, Kentucky. Inmates from a nearby prison became part of… Details
Jonathan Rhys Meyers: Refusing Treatment in a Drug Recovery Center Help BlogBy The Ranch PAAugust 9, 2011Do celebrities have a higher rate of addiction than the general population? Or do we think they do because they are publicized? Jonathan Rhys Meyers, the star of the hit show The Tudors, is yet another celebrity making headlines for his battles with alcohol and drug addiction. He has sought help in the past for… Details
