Why Overcoming Addiction Isn’t a Straight PathAddiction, Addiction information, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Heroin Addiction Treatment Center, Mental Health, mental health programs, Mental Health Treatment, Painkiller AddictionBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 29, 2020“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost While it is safe to assume that Robert Frost was not speaking of overcoming addiction when he wrote this, recovery is more like walking through the woods on a…
Have You Found Yourself Quarantined With An Alcoholic Spouse?Addiction information, Alcohol Addiction, Mental HealthBy The Ranch PAJune 1, 2020Problems are easily hidden during quarantine. Being home during quarantine with an alcoholic spouse is not easy. You may not have noticed your spouse was an alcoholic, or you avoided the truth. Now, you cannot avoid your spouse’s alcoholism. You have no distractions, and this unique situation continues to bring you in direct contact with…
My Mom and Dad Drink Too MuchAlcohol Abuse, AlcoholismBy The Ranch PAMay 27, 2020When one or both parents drink too much, their behavior negatively affects everyone in the family. Not only does drinking too much alcohol cause severe health problems, but it can also create financial, legal, professional, and relationship problems, too. In addition, it burdens children with tremendous worry. If you have parents who drink too much,…
Do You Have a Friend Who Drinks Too Much?Addiction, Drug Abuse, RecoveryBy The Ranch PAMay 24, 2020Watching someone you care about sink deeper and deeper into addiction is frightening and frustrating. Self-destructive behavior, followed by regrets or denials, becomes the norm. Then, sober days become few and far between. This is not only damaging to your friend who is struggling but can be damaging to your friendship and their relationships as…
Drug and Alcohol Addiction: Not Your Average DiseaseAddiction, Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, Mental Health TreatmentBy The Ranch PAMay 22, 2020We leap for joy when we hear of someone’s remission from cancer. However, we keep a quiet and judgmental countenance when it comes to alcohol remission. Why is there such discrimination against those struggling with alcohol and not against those coping with heart disease? Do we fail to understand that alcoholism is indeed a disease?…
3 Reasons Why At-Home Detox is Not RecommendedAlcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, DetoxBy The Ranch PAMay 16, 2020If you are like many people who struggle with substance abuse, you may feel confident that beating a dependence on alcohol or drugs is something you can do alone. Unfortunately, many people who become addicted suffer from overconfidence and denial. If it is their first time trying to quit, they may not understand how challenging…
Dangers of Binge DrinkingAddiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol AddictionBy The Ranch PAMay 10, 2020Having a drink here or there doesn’t seem like a big deal. Yet, for many people, it’s not just one. Understanding the dangers of binge drinking is very important, especially if you are the type of person to spend the weekend drinking. At Recovery Ranch PA, we offer the insight and support you need to…
How to Show Support for a Recovering Loved OneAddiction, Recovery, SobrietyBy The Ranch PAMay 9, 2020Watching a loved one suffer through the effects of addiction is a terrifying experience. When rehab ends, however, you should not stop providing your loved one with support. In fact, cravings to use drugs again typically peak at about 6 months into sobriety, which is well after most individuals have left residential care. It is…
Triggers and Recovering AddictsAddiction, Detox, RelapseBy The Ranch PAMay 8, 2020When you pull the trigger on a gun, it releases a bullet at a rapid speed that races until it runs into something that stops it. A trigger is, then, an appropriate word that describes when someone who has struggled with alcohol and drug addiction finds themself in a situation where they are tempted to…
How to Tell Someone You’re an AddictAddiction, Alcohol AbuseBy The Ranch PAMay 5, 2020There are many social obligations that involve alcohol. For example, maybe you are going on a first date. Or, maybe you have to go to a holiday party for work. Maybe you must attend a high school reunion, or you are simply out to dinner with new friends. It can be difficult to say no…
