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Verbally Advanced Kids Have Higher Risk for Teen Alcohol Abuse

February 14, 2015 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Adolescent Issues, Featured

As they grow older, children naturally develop increasing levels of mastery over the skills required for verbal communication. However, some children experience a greater advancement of their verbal skills than others. In a study published in 2014 in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, researchers from the U.S. and Finland investigated the connection between …

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Exercise Lowers Depression Risks During Meth Treatment

February 13, 2015 / By / Methamphetamines

Moderate exercise substantially reduces the rate of depression among early stage participants in methamphetamine treatment, recent research suggests.

How Perfection Can Ruin Your Sobriety

February 13, 2015 / By / Staying Sober

You’ve made the decision to get sober, and now that you have given up drugs and alcohol you want to do the right things. In meetings, you’ve probably heard the saying “progress not perfection,” but somewhere deep down you might believe that doesn’t sound good enough. You want to strive for perfection. You’re afraid that …

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Drug Use in Middle School Predicts High School Dropouts

February 13, 2015 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Adolescent Issues

Drug abuse is a well-known issue for a substantial minority of teenagers living in the U.S. and in many other countries. Possible consequences of this abuse include disrupted growth and development, conduct problems at home or in the classroom, increased involvement in risky behavior and increased chances of underperforming in school or dropping out of …

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The Sexual Recovery Institute® Celebrates 20 Years of Treating Sex and Intimacy Disorders

February 10, 2015 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Uncategorized

In recognition of its 20th anniversary, the skilled clinicians at the Sexual Recovery Institute have planned a series of events throughout 2015.

Beginning a Journey of Recovery From Codependency

February 8, 2015 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Recovery

When you’re in a relationship with an active addict, you live in a world filled with unpredictability, hurt, fear and sadness. At times it may seem like the addict is ruining your life, yet you can’t seem to leave or to stop hoping things will get better. You may believe with all your heart that …

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Clarity Way® Addiction Treatment Center Welcomes New Clinical Director Jack Gilbert

February 7, 2015 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Uncategorized

Jack Gilbert, MSW, joins Clarity Way addiction treatment center as its clinical director. Gilbert brings extensive experience in crisis intervention and residential support services to Clarity Way’s multidisciplinary treatment team.

Middle-Age, Older Women Get Biggest Mental Boost From Exercise

February 6, 2015 / By / Women's Mental Health

Women have relatively high chances of developing several forms of mental illness, including major depression, eating disorders and anxiety disorders. Current scientific evidence indicates that people who regularly participate in physical activity have lower chances of experiencing mental health problems than people who lead largely sedentary lifestyles. In a study published in October 2014 in …

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Women’s Addiction Treatment Program Opens at The Sundance CenterSM in Arizona

February 6, 2015 / By / Promises News

An exclusive residential treatment program for women seeking to recover from addictions and co-occurring relationship issues, trauma, grief and other underlying disorders opens at The Sundance Center. Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) February 5, 2015 – The Sundance Center, a Joint Commission-accredited residential addiction treatment center in Arizona, opens a gender-separate women’s addiction treatment program. The program …

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Promises Treatment Centers® Adult Intensive Outpatient Program Opens in Santa Monica

February 6, 2015 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Uncategorized

Promises Treatment Centers opens a new outpatient addiction treatment program in Santa Monica for adults ages 28 and over. The predominantly group format complements individual therapy and focuses on recovery skills and relapse prevention.

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