Task Force Recommends Depression Screening for TeensNews 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 PhilosophyElements 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 TeensNews 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 SystemsNews 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
Acupuncture Proving Effective When Combined with Addiction TreatmentsNews and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 25, 2009There are number of drug treatments available and some claim to be more effective than others. Now, an alternative form of treatment is gaining more attention. Acupuncture detox therapy is receiving a positive response in some areas, highlighting there may be opportunity in this space for increased studies into the effectiveness of this approach. A… Details
Depression Links to Increased Risk of Heart FailureNews and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 24, 2009Depression often gives people the impression that those suffering from the condition are just sad. The reality is much darker than that, as these individuals can feel helpless, emotionally empty, and even suicidal. Now, a new study announced in Yahoo! News finds that depression can increase the risk of heart failure. According to Heidi May,… Details
Texas Fighting Against the Mix of Alcohol and DrivingNews and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 23, 2009While the mere consumption of alcohol is not in and of itself wrong, failure to set a limit and drive under the influence certainly can lead to poor decisions, erratic driving, and even death. Now, the state of Texas is taking a stand. Considering Texas was second only to California in 2007 in traffic fatalities… Details
Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise in Senior CitizensSubstance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 22, 2009Over the past three decades, adults and children have been increasingly exposed to regular prescription drug use. Medications are routinely prescribed for ailments that range from minor to serious and everything in between. Unfortunately, many of these drugs have the potential to create a chemical or psychological dependency within their users.
California Noticing Surge in Female Drunk DrivingNews and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 21, 2009The roads in California are becoming more dangerous. According to a report in the Sacramento Bee, the state is seeing a surge in young women getting behind the wheel and driving drunk. While men still dominate in the number of cases of driving under the influence, DUI crashes are up more than 100 percent in… Details
Eating Disorders and AlcoholismDual DiagnosisBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 21, 2009In recent years, studies have shown that almost half of those who have an eating disorder also regularly abuse drugs or alcohol. Approximately 35% of people who abuse drugs or alcohol also have an eating disorder. This trend is particularly common in young teenage girls, so parents should take note of this in case they… Details
