Author name: Kyle Ranney, LCSW

Kyle is Lead Therapist at Arkview Center. He holds a Master of Social Work degree from Temple University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He has years of experience working directly with individuals who suffer from addiction and mental health disorders. Being in long term recovery himself, Kyle is very passionate about the recovery process. He is heavily involved in the local recovery community in which he enjoys his commitments to service and giving back. His specialty is in group therapy and developing clinical staff. Kyle brings to Arkview a holistic approach to recovery, specializing in mindfulness, reality therapy, and solution-focused therapy.

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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How to Talk to My Family About Medication-Assisted Treatment Program

Addiction Treatment, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Mental Health / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

Drug addiction creates powerful withdrawal symptoms that can make it nearly impossible to get through without help from a medication-assisted treatment program. Treating drug addiction with more drugs may seem unorthodox, and some family members may not understand how that is possible. Talking with your family about how a pharmacotherapy treatment program can reduce withdrawal

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3 Meditation Techniques for Recovery After Detoxing

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

Addiction is a mental health disorder that often stems from a past traumatic event that people want to forget. They turn to drugs and alcohol to help them and often become lost within their addiction and cannot find a way out alone. The more alone they feel, the more they turn to drugs and alcohol,

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Rebuilding Relationships After Rehab

Addiction Therapy, Mental Health / Kyle Ranney, LCSW

Many patients who begin a detox or inpatient treatment program are unaware of the damage they have done to themselves and those around them. Rebuilding relationships cannot begin until you have a clear perspective and see how your addiction hurts your family and friends. That is why family therapy is an essential element to any

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