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Legalizing Marijuana: The State vs Federal Pot Legislation Conundrum – Infographic

March 27, 2013 / Infographics / By The Ranch PA

The Marijuana ProblemMarijuana: Is it a nearly harmless and possibly beneficial drug that can offer cash-strapped states a much-needed tax revenue boost that can fund schools, hospitals, and other important public programs? Or is it just the first well-intentioned step toward serious health problems, a steep rise in accidents and crime, and a downward spiral […]

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Drug Court Programs: Rehab over Imprisonment

February 28, 2013 / Blog / By The Ranch PA

Drug addiction and substance abuse often bring people into conflict with the law, leading to possible incarceration. During incarceration one may receive some measure of drug rehab, but all too often he is released with his addiction intact. Criminal judges see the same addicts over and over again in a continuing cycle of abuse, crime,

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Dual Diagnosis: A Common, Complex Problem

January 31, 2013 / Blog / By The Ranch PA

On December 14, 2012, twenty-year-old Adam Lanza killed twenty children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Lanza then shot himself in the head, taking with him any chance of understanding why he committed such a terrible crime. In the aftermath of the shootings, new media reported Lanza may have suffered

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Farewell to a Pioneer: Riley Regan and Alcoholism Treatment

January 29, 2013 / Help Blog / By The Ranch PA

December 7, 2012 saw the passing of one of New Jersey’s staunchest supporters of addiction treatment. Riley Regan, founding director of the New Jersey Division of Alcoholism, passed away from liver cancer at the age of 77. He spent his life championing the rights of people suffering from alcoholism and drug abuse, bringing an understanding

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The Financial Cost of Drug Addiction: Video Infographic

January 10, 2013 / Infographics / By The Ranch PA

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Addicts Aren’t “Bad People”

January 2, 2013 / Blog / By The Ranch PA

Addicts often feel a great deal of shame about their addiction. It’s easy to see where this notion stems from. Myths about addiction contribute to the widespread belief that addicts are bad people. Popular opinion, television shows and media stories create the impression that addicts are selfish, weak and lacking self-control. The idea may also

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The Loose Ends that Could Unravel Walter White – Breaking Bad Infographic

October 11, 2012 / Infographics / By The Ranch PA

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Follow Up Drug-Related Jail Time with Rehabilitation Therapy to Stay Sober

August 21, 2012 / Help Blog / By The Ranch PA

It is no secret drug and alcohol use often leads to crimes, such as violence and theft, and eventually jail time. Time spent in jail can be valuable for individuals to get sober and reflect upon their actions. However, most users will eventually turn to drugs and alcohol again if they do not undergo a

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Naloxone: Should It Be Available or Not?

July 31, 2012 / Help Blog / By The Ranch PA

Naloxone, also known as Narcan or Evzio, is an antidote to an opioid overdose. When someone overdoses on drugs like heroin or hydrocodone, breathing slows down and can stop altogether. Naloxone is known as an opioid antagonist. Opioid antagonists bind to receptors in the brain, reversing and blocking the effects of the drugs. The drug

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The New Drug Epidemic: Prescriptions

July 19, 2012 / Help Blog / By The Ranch PA

Prescription drugs are now second among the most commonly abused drugs in the nation, according to a recent statement by the US Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control. Called the country’s “fastest growing drug problem” by the White House, prescription drug abuse is now the #1 cause of overdose deaths in the U.S. – more

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