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
Is Long Term Drug Rehab the Best Option for You? BlogBy The Ranch PAAugust 4, 2011Seeking help for substance abuse dependence is an extremely personal decision. If you have chosen to seek inpatient or residential treatment, you will need to decide the length of your treatment program. Individualized care is important for your success. Consider the following options, and then discuss long term and short term drug rehab options with… Details
Why Alcohol Detox Facilities Are So Important Help BlogBy The Ranch PAAugust 2, 2011Having someone you care about live with alcohol addiction is difficult. The treatment options may confuse you. As your loved one begins the process of seeking treatment, you may feel overwhelmed. Learning about emergency detox and alcohol detox facilities as the first step in treatment is important. A person seeking treatment for alcohol addiction needs… Details
Recreational Use of Prescription Medicine May Result in Prescription Drug Addiction BlogBy The Ranch PAJuly 28, 2011Mixing prescription medications ended the life of a University of Oklahoma football player on May 19, 2011. Test results out in July 2011 report that 22-year-old linebacker Austin Box had five different prescription medications present in his system when he died. The mix of these drugs contributed to his death. Unfortunately, young people are increasingly… Details
Dual Diagnosis Dynamos: Drugs / Alcohol and Mental Disorders Help BlogBy The Ranch PAJuly 26, 2011Individuals who have been diagnosed with depression, bipolar disorder, or anxiety disorders often suffer from concurrent alcohol and drug abuse problems. According to a recent report by the American Medical Association, 37% of individuals with alcohol problems and 53% of individuals with drug abuse issues also have an accompanying mental condition. As a matter of… Details
Inpatient vs. Outpatient Alcoholism Treatment: Which Way Should I Go? BlogBy The Ranch PAJuly 21, 2011Today, whether you choose an inpatient alcohol rehab path or the outpatient path, you will have the necessary tools to successfully complete a treatment program. Each type of rehab offers unique benefits. The best rehab program will consider your personal goals, challenges, and lifestyle. This is essential to achieving lifelong sobriety. Inpatient programs are naturally… Details
Florida Drug Task Force to Combat Prescription Abuse BlogBy The Ranch PAJuly 21, 2011Florida, a state that is known as one of the worst in terms of prescription drug abuse rates, is finally taking steps to create a task force to combat the problem. Although a national plan would be ideal for combating substance abuse on a larger scale, a smaller, yet involved, program in Florida is a… Details
