Anxiety and insomnia are common problems for people in treatment for substance use disorders. In many cases, these issues were present prior to substance abuse, were masked during the addiction, and have now resurfaced in sobriety. Knowing how managing anxiety and insomnia in addiction recovery will happen can put clients at ease. At The Ranch […]
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Stages of AlcoholismThe stages of alcoholism can develop rapidly and the physical, social, and emotional consequences can lead to serious problems. Regardless of how quickly or slowly you go through the stages of alcoholism, recovery is possible with proper alcohol addiction treatment.Alcohol is a quintessential part of holiday celebrations, nightlife, and sporting events. Although alcohol
Overcoming addiction is one of the hardest things you’ll have to do in your life. The initial detox is the most challenging part. But your success depends on your commitment to making a positive change in your life. Addiction experts know that detox is a particularly sensitive time. So detox facilities aim to provide everything
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Psychodrama has been around for nearly 100 years and can be an effective tool for helping people struggling with a number of challenges, including addictions and trauma. Psychodrama therapy techniques can help people give voice and action to areas of their lives that have kept them stuck. Those areas are what may be hindering their
Is Alcoholism Hereditary?Being born to a mother who drank during pregnancy or having other alcoholic family members increases your risk of alcoholism. Is alcoholism hereditary? Regardless of the roots of your alcoholism, The Ranch PA offers alcohol addiction treatment that will help you recover.Drinking is common in the United States, with 86.3% of adults consuming
Holistic drug rehab is a unique treatment approach that aims to treat all aspects of those recovering from addiction. It’s a little different than traditional addiction rehab because this approach strives to treat and unify the mind, body, and spirit with a variety of therapies, rather than simply treating the symptoms of substance use disorder.Alternative
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Coming out of rehab for drug or alcohol abuse, co-occurring substance abuse, mental health issues, or multiple addictions is a time that many who are new to recovery either look forward to or fear. After being in a safe and nurturing treatment environment where assistance with any difficulties is readily available, being on your own
Types of AddictionAddiction is a mental health disease and alters your brain chemistry, impairs your judgment, and impacts your decision-making process. What makes addiction so difficult to recover from is that it’s chronic, meaning that you will experience symptoms like cravings even after you stop using. That means recovery requires more than just avoiding drugs
For many in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, it isn’t a question of whether relapse will occur but when. Not that anyone goes into drug rehab, believing they will slip, but the reality is that many ultimately do. One point that recovery experts repeatedly stress, however, is that relapse does not mean failure. It
Addiction is a complex combination of physical and psychological factors. These facts all add up to a loss of control over a substance or behavior. Addiction psychology sheds light on what can be a confusing process. This helps people better understand the dynamics between psychological vs. physical addiction. The Ranch PA‘s expert team can not
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