The Long and Short Term Heroin EffectsAddiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 11, 2019Heroin is a drug made in a lab with components from the Asian poppy plant. When consumed, heroin becomes morphine. The high associated with heroin can cause users to become dependent on the drug. Below, you will find more information about the long and short term heroin effects. Plus, you’ll see how an individual therapy program at Promises… Details
The Importance of Support Groups for Families of Drug AddictsAddiction, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 8, 2019Drug addiction is a phenomenon with consequences that go well beyond affecting the life of the addict alone. That is why support groups for families of drug addicts are an important part of drug addiction recovery, not only for the addict but for those in his or her life. The relatives of drug addicts also… Details
Opioid Crisis in AmericaAddiction, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, News and Research, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 8, 2019Has the Opioid Crisis in America Affected You? Over the past two or three decades, many conditions lead individuals to experience an opioid crisis in America. The opioid crisis in America affects people from all walks of life. From young teens to the elderly, it has truly made a mark on nearly every age, racial,… Details
The Role of Opiate Detox Centers in Addiction RecoveryAddiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 6, 2019The Role of Opiate Detox Centers in Addiction Recovery Because there are complex factors that contribute to opiate addiction, it is difficult to recover from addiction without professional help. That is why opiate detox centers play such an important role in addiction recovery. Opiate detox centers do not only address the challenges associated with drug… Details
Finding the Best Drug Rehab Centers in the USAddiction Recovery, Drug Addiction, drug rehab, Mental Health, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 4, 2019The task of recovering from drug or alcohol addiction is one that takes a person’s deepest level of commitment. When someone decides to leave addiction behind, it makes sense to seek the rehab centers in the United States. Drug and alcohol treatment programs vary in what they offer. It’s up to the individual seeking treatment… Details
How Addictive is Alcohol?Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Alcoholism, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 1, 2019We know that one of the most effective treatments for alcohol dependence is a cognitive behavioral therapy program. It can be challenging to convince some individuals that they need to go into a rehab program or counseling because of an alcohol use problem. They ask us, “How addictive is alcohol?” They reason that since it is… Details
Physiological Effects of AlcoholAddiction, Addiction Recovery, AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 1, 2019Alcohol has both physiological and psychological effects. One of the things that can help greatly with dealing with long-term psychological effects is an EMDR therapy program. The physiological effects of alcohol often require a medical doctor if they continue for too long. The physiological effects of alcohol fall into both short-term and long-term categories. What Are… Details
What Does a Panic Attack Feel Like?Anxiety Disorders, Dual Diagnosis, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 30, 2019Incidents that have brought on the question: “What does a panic attack feel like?” have happened to nearly everyone. After the event, we are not sure if we experienced a panic attack or something else. That includes many of the staffers at Promises Behavioral Health. As a result, trained experts help you understand the signs… Details
How Much Does Rehab Cost?Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 29, 2019How much does rehab cost? It’s variable, and it really depends on the type of program that you’re going to, as well as your insurance. An inpatient rehab center will naturally be more expensive than an outpatient rehab center, but the level of services involved matters, too. During the process of addiction rehab admissions, you… Details
Narcissistic Personality Disorder SymptomsDual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Personality DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 29, 2019Narcissistic personality disorder symptoms can rule someone’s life if left untreated. A narcissistic personality disorder falls under the 10 types of personality disorders defined by the Diagnostics and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). Consequently, symptoms take control of relationships with family and friends. Do you suspect that you or your loved one… Details
