The Challenges of Intervening in a Loved One’s Addiction Help BlogBy The Ranch PAApril 24, 2012If one of your loved ones has a substance abuse problem, you probably know the difficulty of convincing him or her to quit and seek help in a drug recovery center. Intervention experts say the task is just as difficult for the concerned relative as it is for the loved one suffering the addiction. They…
Curing Addiction with a Pill? Help BlogBy The Ranch PAApril 5, 2012A new pill called Nalmefene has been created and reportedly can significantly decrease one’s desire to consume alcohol. It works by blocking particular receptors in our brain that produce the feeling of pleasure from drinking alcoholic beverages. It is being pushed as the pill that could cure alcohol or opioid drug addiction. Is this good…
Effective Drug Rehab for Veterans BlogBy The Ranch PAMarch 27, 2012Effective Drug Rehab for Veterans There are cases of drug addiction where substance abuse is accompanied with mental health disorder. This is what is known as co-occurring disorders or dual diagnosis. The two problems can easily overlap and often one contributes to or causes the other. The types of drugs that are often abused have…
What to Know About Holistic Treatment? BlogBy The Ranch PAMarch 20, 2012Here is some good news for those struggling with or affected by addiction. A recent survey has found that 10% of Americans have successfully overcome their drug and alcohol problems. 1 out of 10 may not seem like an impressive statistic at first glance but in real numbers that amounts to around 23.5 million people.…
What You can Learn from Demi Moore’s Recent 911 Call BlogBy The Ranch PAMarch 12, 2012Demi Moore has struggled with addiction throughout her career. She joins the many celebrities who have turned to drugs and alcohol as the pressures of their very public life become overwhelming. After a 911 call was placed from Moore’s house, she was admitted into the hospital and speculations reached a frenzy. Some reports said she…
Families of Substance Abusers Encourage Long-Term Drug Rehab Help BlogBy The Ranch PAFebruary 23, 2012Substance abuse not only affects the person involved, but also family members as well. Parents, siblings and children of addicts can have a difficult time as they watch their loved one spiraling down into a destructive and potentially fatal lifestyle. When the substance abuser is unresponsive to fervent pleas to get help, it can cause…
Reports Show that Cocaine Use is Down Help BlogBy The Ranch PAJanuary 26, 2012Statistics from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health have shown that the use of cocaine in the United States has declined sharply. The survey showed that between 2006 and 2010 there was a 37 percent fall in the use of this drug. This result is corroborated by separate data from Quest Diagnostics Inc,…
Staying Positive During the Holidays when your Loved One is an Addict Help BlogBy The Ranch PADecember 27, 2011When your loved one has a drinking or drug problem, the holidays can be difficult. Watching a loved one self-destruct makes it hard to keep a positive outlook. An addict may choose to forgo gatherings with family or friends, leaving those he cares about hurt or angry. The person with the addiction may attend parties,…
The Benefits of Drug Rehab You May Not Realize BlogBy The Ranch PANovember 22, 2011The main benefit to choosing effective drug rehab is obvious: breaking your addiction to a substance. However, what you may not realize when struggling with addiction just how far-reaching the problem is. Once you begin down your path to recovery, you’ll find your rehab affected you more profoundly than you’d ever imagine. The Support System…
Information is Power: Do You Know Where to Get Yours? Help BlogBy The Ranch PANovember 21, 2011When confronted with a problem, one of the first positive steps a person can take if they do not feel they are equipped with the right information is to seek help from someone who is. Matters regarding substance abuse are no different. There are a ton of great resources that exist online to help and…
