Police, firefighters, along with the men and women who work as paramedics, face some of the most challenging jobs today. They are at a higher risk for developing alcohol and drug abuse simply because of the emotional and physical trauma they suffer. Addiction treatment for first responders is available, customized, and possible. You can restore […]
One 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
You know that it’s time for a change, but you’re worried about what to expect when you seek out drug and alcohol treatment. The first step is a substance abuse evaluation, a time when you, doctors, and therapists will discuss what’s happening and what can improve. At The Ranch PA, this process provides you with
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You may hear that some drug and alcohol treatment centers offer personalized care. Are people benefiting from individualized care so much so that you should seek out this treatment, too? The answer is yes. Many studies indicate that whether a person does well in treatment depends on how well it fits their unique needs. At
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It’s time to get help for drug or alcohol addiction. You are facing the most troubling time of your life, and you want to change. Yet, you may be finding that it is hard to know where to turn for help. Everyone has a different opinion, and there are so many drug and alcohol treatment
The goal of motivational interviewing is to encourage you to get clean and stay clean. Through motivational interviewing, a treatment specialist can help you discover reasons why you should change and then take the first step toward recovery. Motivational interviewing and addiction key components in an addiction treatment program. A licensed therapist can help you
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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The catalyst for discussions of the addiction crisis in American has, unfortunately, been the opioid epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioid-related overdoses quadrupled between 2000 and 2014, and the problem shows no sign of easing. Alongside these overdoses, a stigma of addiction has developed. However, it may not be quite
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Once you finish your addiction treatment or rehab, you are in a position to look back on your time as an addict with fresh eyes. Now that you’re in a more positive place and feel better physically and mentally, it becomes extraordinarily clear how chaotic your life was when you were actively drinking alcohol or
What is vaping? It’s a complicated question. Most people are familiar with vaping in reference to e-cigarettes. Vaping involves inhaling chemicals through a water vapor rather than through smoke. Because they don’t require burning, e-cigarettes are believed to be safer than traditional combustion cigarettes. But vaping can also mean other things. What is Vaping for
