What to Expect from a Residential Program

Addiction Treatment, Residential Treatment Program / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

Sadly, drug use has increased sharply over the last year. Why? Because many people have turned to drugs and alcohol as the lingering pandemic continues to cause emotional and financial hardship. Therefore, if you need help breaking free from addiction, a residential program can get you back on your feet. A residential treatment program will [...]

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What Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy?

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Program, Mental Health, Therapy / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

Addiction is a mental health disease that is very difficult to treat. Mental health issues like addiction affect each person in several unique ways. As a result, it's impossible to treat with a one-size-fits-all form of treatment. Addiction patients can better understand their mental health issues through an effective cognitive-behavioral therapy program. This program is

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3 Reasons to Start the New Year Sober

Addiction Therapy, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

The holidays can be difficult if you are struggling with an addiction to alcohol. From an early age, we associate alcohol with celebrating. As a result, Christmas and New Year’s see the highest alcohol sales of the year. Are the holidays difficult for you? Do you want to stop drinking? If so, it may be

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What Is the Heroin Withdrawal Timeline?

Addiction Treatment, Detox, Substance Abuse / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

Heroin use has doubled over the last decade and is one of the most addictive substances that can quickly form a powerful addiction. Long-term use can create irreversible brain damage and physical symptoms that are painful and unsightly, like muscle aches and pains, mouth sores, and gum disease. A heroin addiction treatment program can help

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3 Signs Your Loved One Is Addicted to Drugs

Addiction Treatment, Detox, Substance Abuse / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

Drug addiction is a terrible disease that affects more than the people addicted to drugs. It can tear apart relationships and families. How? Because the need for drugs overpowers all other desires, even when the drug addiction leads to physical harm or death. Recognizing the signs of drug addiction can literally save the life of

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Alcoholic vs. Social Drinker: What’s the Difference?

Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

A common phrase you may hear from friends when asking about their drinking is, “I’m a social drinker, not an alcoholic.” Social drinker vs. alcoholic is a very thin line that can be easily crossed if people aren't careful with their drinking. When social drinking turns to alcoholism, an alcohol rehab program can help and create

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3 Excellent Tips for a Sober Holiday

Therapy, Addiction Therapy, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

The holidays are a time for families to gather and celebrate with good food and plenty of alcohol. Consequently, it becomes harder to have a sober holiday. Many people struggle with addiction every holiday season. Fortunately, a substance abuse treatment program including alcohol addiction treatment can give you the extra help you need to make

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Do I Suffer from Seasonal Depression?

Addiction Therapy, Mental Health, Therapy / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

Seasonal depression affects 10% of adults every year, leading many people to ask, is seasonal depression genetic? If you always feel depressed during the winter, a depression treatment center can help you with those feelings and give you healthy coping skills to maintain your smile throughout the long winter months. At Arkview Center, our mental

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How Dual Diagnosis Treatment Can Help My Relationships

Addiction Therapy, Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse, Therapy / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

Addiction is a devastating mental health illness that affects more than the people abusing drugs or alcohol. It affects everyone around them and can lead to fracturing relationships that may never mend. A dual diagnosis treatment program can help with the physical and mental aspects of addiction for everyone involved. There are plenty of dual

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3 Ways to Encourage Your Loved Ones to Attend Family Therapy

Addiction Therapy, Addiction Treatment, Family Therapy, Mental Health, Therapy / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

Your family is an essential part of your life, for better and for worse. Family relationships are sometimes the cause of addiction for some family members where their home life is not a place for healthy growth and development. Your family can also be loving and supportive of your addiction recovery. Your loved ones are

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