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Burning Tree Ranch is a specialty program dedicated to the treatment of chronic addiction and mental health. Our program is long-term, progress-based, and highly intensive.
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The word “stress” is thrown around rather liberally these days, and anyone who is dealing with the typical balancing act of everyday life will likely tell you that they regularly experience stress. Stress on its own is not always a bad thing. Small amounts of stress can help you stay
Every parent experiences moments of high stress, but when the stress level in a household is constantly elevated due to difficult circumstances or an overwhelmed parent, the effect can be decremental for everyone involved. While every parent is vulnerable to parenting stress, one study published in 2015 found that mothers
Anger is a natural and normal emotion that can help us identify underlying issues and indicate an opportunity for problem resolution. Just like pain, anger is a signal to take better care of yourself. While becoming angry in response to a confrontational person or unfair situation every once in a
Substance abuse affects everyone that loves someone with an addiction. It can be difficult, painful, and frustrating to watch a friend, sibling, or partner fall into the cycle of addiction, knowing that they must make the choice for themselves to seek treatment. For the children of people with addictions, however,
America imprisons its citizens at a startling rate and often for non-violent crimes. With the most incarcerated individuals per capita of any country in the world, and an epidemic of prison over-crowding, there is a growing call for the release of non-violent drug offenders. Prisons are not equipped to provide
If you have ever tried to quit a behavior that was negatively impacting your life, or create a positive new behavior that changes your routine, only to slip back into old habits within weeks, days, or even hours, you may have blamed your failure on a lack of willpower. Willpower
If there comes a time in your life when you are facing mental illness or addiction, you may be prompted by loved ones, as well as professionals, to seek solace in spirituality. The definition of a spiritual experience varies greatly for different individuals and may include spending time in nature,
Addiction is so deeply stigmatized in our culture. So much so, that we tend to envision one “type” of a person when we think of an addict, and even those of us who struggle with addiction will resist seeking treatment to avoid the descriptors often associated with substance abuse. Ambitious
Willpower is a bit of a farce when it comes to addiction. There is a cultural misconception that if an addict truly wanted to quit, they would. Failure to recover from addiction is often seen as a lack of willpower or a form of weakness. There is a great deal
Child custody battles can be messy and complex, and with the addition of substance abuse issues in one parent or both, the legality of the situation can overshadow the needs of the children. Most parents with substance abuse disorder deeply love their children, and many fear that by seeking out
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Disclaimer: Burning Tree Ranch aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals battling substance use and mental health disorders through well-researched and professionally reviewed content. Our publications focus on the nature of behavioral health conditions, available treatments, and their outcomes. Reviewed by licensed experts, our material is informative but not a replacement for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a licensed health provider for any medical or clinical concerns.
