Will I Need Extended Rehab Care?Addiction, Blog, Recovery, UncategorizedBy The Ranch PAApril 3, 2020You may have questions like, “Will I need extended rehab care?” and “How long will I be in rehab?” These are very common questions because most people worry they will not be able to step away from their lives to manage their health. The key to remember here is that there is no set-in-stone timeframe…
3 Things Rehab Isn’tBlogBy The Ranch PAApril 22, 2016If drug or alcohol use is starting to complicate your life, you may be ready to consider whether inpatient rehab is right for you. What should you expect when you check yourself in for help with an addiction? To better understand what rehab is, here’s a look at what it isn’t:
The Purpose of Therapy Dogs and Other Animals in RehabHelp BlogBy The Ranch PAJanuary 21, 2016Dogs are truly our best friends. Having a therapy dog or another animal while in rehab can really help people in recovery learn to live and love again. The Ranch PA has a therapy dog who loves to interact with residents, and this interaction helps them feel more at home and at ease as soon…
How the Heroin Epidemic is Affecting Rehab CentersBlogBy The Ranch PAJanuary 14, 2016There has been a sharp rise in the number of heroin addicts since 2012, and the effects are being felt at rehab centers nationwide. Since 2012, heroin deaths have risen by 39 percent. Where are the new heroin addicts coming from? Surprisingly, they are suburban parents, teens, and young professionals. Many become addicted to prescription…
How to NOT Respond When a Celebrity with a Drug History Passes AwayHelp BlogBy The Ranch PAJanuary 7, 2016It seems as though almost every day a familiar face flashes across the screen with an announcement that so-and-so has passed away. When that famous person has a history of drug or alcohol abuse, many commentators immediately mention it, as if the person’s death is always attributable to drugs or alcohol. With social media making…
Understanding Pennsylvania’s Heroin EpidemicBlogBy The Ranch PADecember 24, 2015Did you know that about 3,000 Pennsylvanians have died over the past five years because of opioid abuse, or that an astonishing 80 percent of people using heroin first became addicted to a prescription painkiller? With heroin in Pennsylvania costing less than beer, heroin abuse is an epidemic that crosses every social boundary. Here is…
Why Aftercare MattersHelp BlogBy The Ranch PADecember 17, 2015If you have ever been addicted to alcohol or drugs, you know how scary it can be to return to the “real” world after rehab ends. Aftercare bridges the gap between the sanctuary of rehab and the chaos of normal life and is the difference-maker in many recovery stories. Here is why you need to…
Does Holistic Rehab Really Work?BlogBy The Ranch PADecember 10, 2015“Holistic” means “of or pertaining to the whole.” Holistic rehabs such as The Ranch PA treat all aspects of an individual’s addiction, whether they be psychological, physical, emotional, spiritual, or behavioral. What can you expect from this kind of care, and will it keep you sober for good? Holistic Rehab at The Ranch PA At…
Relapsed? Here’s What to Do — and What Not to DoHelp BlogBy The Ranch PADecember 3, 2015Did you know that most people who were once addicted to drugs or alcohol relapse after getting sober? Cravings, emotions, and stress lead many individuals to make impulsive decisions they later regret. If you started drinking or using drugs again, here is how you can get back on the road to sobriety. Don’t Panic Before…
How to Find the Right AA SponsorHelp BlogBy The Ranch PANovember 26, 2015If you’re like many people who are addicted to alcohol or drugs, then you know how frustrating it is to hear people who haven’t been addicted talk about quitting and staying sober. After all, how could anyone possibly understand what it’s like if they haven’t been through it themselves? That’s why getting a sponsor is…
