Overdose Risk Increases with Family Drug ConnectionsDrug Abuse, Painkiller AddictionBy The Ranch PAMay 26, 2020Have you ever given a friend a painkiller to soothe a sore back? Maybe you gave them an anti-anxiety pill before a long flight? Even if it was not intentional, you might have inadvertently contributed to a serious substance abuse problem. This can increase your friend’s chance for a deadly overdose. It is important to…
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?…
How Substance Abuse Harms RelationshipsAddiction, Drug AbuseBy The Ranch PAMay 19, 2020Drinking heavily and doing drugs are casual habits that can quickly become uncontrollable for many people. For couples, spending a night “blowing off steam” can turn into a devastating cycle of abuse, anger, resentment, and violence. Substance abuse can harm your relationships with your loved ones. There are many ways that you can help stop…
An Unfortunate Cycle of AddictionDrug Abuse, Recovery, RelapseBy The Ranch PAMay 17, 2020Drug addiction is devastating not only for the person struggling with addiction but also for those who are close to that person. For the children of those who suffer from addiction, this statement rings truer than for most. The sad fact is that children of people with a drug addiction far too often grow up…
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…
Who Needs Drug Detox Programs?Addiction, Blog, Drug Abuse, UncategorizedBy The Ranch PAApril 29, 2020Drug detox is a term used heavily today, but many people don’t recognize what it is or how powerful it can be for men and women dealing with drug or alcohol addiction. Who needs drug detox programs, and why are they so important? At The Ranch PA, we offer this type of treatment, and we…
What is Holistic Drug and Alcohol Rehab?Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, RecoveryBy The Ranch PAApril 17, 2020As you recover from addiction, you must focus on emotional and physical health. True sobriety requires a balance of all of the things that make us human. The holistic approach to rehab focuses on the client as a whole. It involves clients forming bonds with their caregivers while talking about their needs. Holistic sessions provide…
What Causes Addiction?Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Mental Health TreatmentBy The Ranch PAApril 17, 2020One of the biggest mysteries in addiction science is why some people get addicted to drugs or alcohol and why others do not. The factors that contribute to addiction are extremely complex. We cannot yet point to a specific gene or underlying health problem as the cause of addiction. However, there are certain commonalities among…
