Study Finds Binge Drinking in Teens Damages White Matter in Brain News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 3, 2009Binge drinking continues to be popular among teenagers. Drinking games promote drinking alcoholic drinks in rapid succession, and “tasty” delivery systems such as Jell-O shots often disguise just how much teens are drinking. While the glamour and celebrity associated with this activity may make it seem like a fun thing to do, the health risks… Details
Database Technology Ineffective in War on Prescription Drug Abuse Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 2, 2009The “War on Drugs” used to focus on those hard-core street drugs such as heroin, cocaine, and ecstasy. Now, those charged with trying to keep these drugs off the streets are finding that they no longer pose the greatest threat. Instead, prescription medications are now the new opponents. The Sun Sentinel reported this latest craze,… Details
Research Shows Teen Exposure to Drug Education Programs Have Long-Term Effects News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 1, 2009For those who have never had a drug problem, it is often hard to understand why it becomes a deadly habit. Teens that engage in this risky behavior are more likely to suffer long-term consequences, but new research highlights the positive impact of drug education programs. According to a recent report in Science Daily, a… Details
Were Your Parents Impulsive? It Might Increase Your Risk of Alcoholism AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 30, 2009According to a study from researchers at Indiana University-Purdue University, a genetic predisposition toward impulsivity is a characteristic that may predict your risk of alcoholism. The study, which will be published in the July 2009 issue of the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, used selective breeding of mice and ended up with two genetically… Details
Am I an Alcoholic? AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 30, 2009This may be a tough topic to read, but if you are wondering whether you or a loved one is in fact an alcoholic, it may be one of the most important self-assessments or assessments you make. Look through the following questions and answer honestly.
Four Underage Drinking Laws Reduce Fatal Accidents News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 29, 2009A study to be published in the July 2009 edition of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, has identified four underage drinking laws that have led to a reduction in alcohol-related fatal crashes. The laws regulate underage possession and purchase, use-and-lose driver license penalties, and zero tolerance. All state currently have set the minimum legal drinking… Details
Task Force Recommends Depression Screening for Teens News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 28, 2009A recent piece in USA Today highlighted the importance of screening teens and tweens for depression. According to government-appointed experts serving on the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, U.S. adolescents ages 12 to 18 should be routinely screened for major depression by their primary care doctor. The same government-appointed group announced in 2002 that there… Details
Parent Company of Promises Treatment Centers Announces Corporate Name that Reflects Comprehensive Treatment Philosophy Elements News, FeaturedBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 27, 2009Promises Behavioral Health aims to become the premiere behavioral healthcare company that will fill the current gaps in available treatment and offer a high-quality continuum of care to meet clients’ behavioral healthcare needs. Los Angeles, CA April 27, 2009 — Promises Behavioral Health is the new name officially adopted by the behavioral health company founded… Details
Study Shows Alcohol Never Safe for Teens News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 27, 2009New research has found that there is no such thing as a safe amount of alcohol for teens. The Merimbula News focused on the results of a study from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne that found teenagers who drink even small amounts of alcohol have a significantly higher risk of becoming abusers of… Details
Growing Mental Health Issues Threatening Public Library Systems News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 26, 2009The advancements in technology, including the Internet, pose a threat to certain traditions and infrastructures. While libraries face a future of uncertainty, recent research has found that people with untreated severe mental illnesses may pose a greater risk to the future of America’s public libraries. Medical News Today reported on a new study that surveyed… Details
