Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) & Substance Use Disorder Treatment Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Trauma & PTSDBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 29, 2020Many of us are unaware of how our thoughts impact how we feel and how we behave. Many people also do not know that we can cultivate more control over our minds and thoughts, which can support our health and well-being. When we allow our minds to run wild, it will, especially for those in… Details
COVID-19 and the Link Between Mind and Body Wellness Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Health, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Trauma & PTSDBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 15, 2020As the global pandemic has raged on for several months, we’ve now had enough time to begin not just to wonder, but to reflect on its impacts. Many people have experienced an increase of stress and anxiety during this time, and certainly we have all had to make adjustments in one way or another. One big… Details
Together, We Are Healing UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 1, 2020Together, We Are Healing: How Individual Recovery Impacts Our Communities You may think that recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction or even a mental health disorder is a private and personal experience. An experience that should be done in secret, without telling others that you have sought treatment or are currently in therapy because… Details
National Recovery Month Celebration Events UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneAugust 28, 2020National Recovery Month Celebration Events 2020 has been a year for the history books. Still, that does not mean that our recovery communities can’t celebrate the successes of friends and family in their sobriety journeys. National Recovery Month, sponsored and recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), was created with the… Details
What is Polysubstance Abuse? Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Alcoholism, Drug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 28, 2020Polysubstance abuse accounts for potential increased risk of serious consequences from drug use, including altered mental state, overdose, or death. What is polysubstance abuse? Why is it so dangerous? Promises Behavioral Health recognizes the signs and symptoms of polysubstance addiction and welcomes you or your loved one into an individualized treatment program. What is polysubstance abuse,… Details
Dangers of Mixing Substances Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 25, 2020Drug users typically start out using one drug. You embrace the escape from the stress, anxiety, trauma, or grief in your life. The next step, according to multiple sources, is to take other drugs. The professional team at Promises Behavioral Health knows the dangers of mixing substances and can help you through recovery. Learn about the… Details
Benzos and Alcohol Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 22, 2020Benzodiazepines were prescribed for decades, and then became a commonly abused class of drugs. Mixing benzos and alcohol has serious risks for anyone that mixes these two drugs. Promises Behavioral Health understands the correlation between alcohol and benzos abuse, and the associated risks, and helps clients enter into recovery to get their life back on track. To… Details
Wine Mom Culture Addiction, Alcoholism, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 19, 2020Did you join a social media site dedicated to the wine mom culture that started you on the path to developing alcohol use disorder (AUD)? Do you schedule your daily activities or social life around mommy wine groups? Promises Behavioral Health realizes the strong impact that drinking wine or any other alcohol has on the lives… Details
Drinking and Social Media Addiction, Alcoholism, Culture & MediaBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 16, 2020Social media likely plays an important role in the lives of millions of people. Multiple studies have demonstrated various effects of using social media platforms on the lives of site users. Do alcohol manufacturers believe that they can increase profits with drinking and social media campaigns? Is there any real link between drinking and social… Details
Relapse Prevention Techniques Addiction, Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 13, 2020Relapse prevention requires a plan of relapse prevention techniques that help you or your loved one stay clean and sober, and to successfully continue in recovery. The Promises Behavioral Health professionals understand that recovery is not easy and that relapse prevention is an ongoing part of recovery. We are here to help you through your treatment and… Details
