Love & Addiction Quotes on Understanding Addiction Sometimes when things are hard, a few small words can help get you and your loved one get through a difficult day. Whether or not the author knew these quotes would be applied to addiction and love, their wise words carry insight for those struggling. If you [...]
Although legal, overindulging in alcoholic beverages can come with some very serious consequences. In fact, the long-term effects of alcohol can be fatal for some. In 2017 alone a recorded 22,246 people died from alcoholic liver disease and 35,823 more passed away in alcohol-induced deaths. Another 10,874 deaths from alcohol-impaired auto accidents occurred in [...]
In line with common knowledge, alcohol is considered to be a depressant. However, this doesn't explain the whole story. You may wonder why alcohol is categorized as a depressant since many experience a buzz and feelings of excitement, energy and even aggression when drinking. Although it is a depressant, alcohol also shares some properties [...]
At the new Liberty Ranch Rehabilitation Center, one young lady’s journey to sobriety began with a can of Diet Mountain Dew. The rehab center opened in April 2017, offering an IOP program to individuals suffering from addiction. IOP is an acronym for “Intensive Outpatient Program.” At Liberty Ranch that means 30 days of rigorous [...]
Liberty Ranch Kings Mountain Facility The first step in any program of recovery is admitting that you need help. Often times, a life that has become unmanageable due to drugs or alcohol is a signal this this problem might be more than you can handle alone. Many addicts and alcoholics try to [...]
One of the most difficult things to do in recovery, and the first important hurdle, is to admit that there is a problem. No one likes to think that they may be an addict. There’s a stigma attached. Addiction is the homeless man living under the bridge, we think. Addiction is an affliction of [...]
Today we are excited to open the doors of Liberty Ranch Rehabilitation Center (LRRC) to our residents and to the community! For over 25 years, we have watched thousands of addicts walk through the doors of facilities struggling with a wide array of issues. Because of this we decided to consult with other professionals [...]
Liberty Ranch for Women Center Director Maggie Martin “I didn’t expect to live this long. I accepted that I would die an addict’s death, and I didn’t care.” Things have turned around in a big way for Maggie, who was seriously addicted and struggling to stay in school by the time she was [...]
Trust was shared from birth, nurtured and enjoyed throughout childhood. A bond so strong that even in the depths of addiction I tried to find. Then, the final realization that it had been destroyed by a disease. I was constantly trying to protect myself from my son's addiction. He was aware of this and manipulated [...]
Drug abusers often try to conceal their symptoms and downplay their problem. If you’re worried that a friend or family member might be abusing drugs, look for the following warning signs: Physical Warning Signs of Drug Abuse Bloodshot eyes, pupils larger or smaller than usual Changes in appetite or sleep patterns. Sudden weight loss or [...]
