Disproven Treatments for Paranoid Schizophrenia Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 30, 2017When it comes to finding an effective paranoid schizophrenia treatment, it’s important to recognize that every patient is unique and will respond differently to each treatment option. However, there are certain treatments that have been proven effective at treating schizophrenia. In particular, medications such as risperidone and olanzapine have each been shown to be an… Details
Holiday Quotes to Light up the Season Addiction RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 23, 2017Holidays. Some people love them. Some people don’t. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by commitments or stressed beyond your ability to cope, take a break and find some inspiration to lighten up your day. Here are 20 quotes that are like cookies for the soul ― calorie-free, of course.
12 Sober Christmas Gifts to Give Yourself RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 16, 2017Being in recovery is a challenge, especially around the holidays. But there are plenty of coping strategies to include in your game plan for holiday joy. Rewarding yourself for your hard work in getting and staying sober is one of the most fun holiday sobriety strategies.
9 Healthy Steps to Staying Sober During a Disaster RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 9, 2017Our world seems to be spinning out of control from traumatic events. With Category 5 hurricanes, earthquakes, brush fires and another mass shooting on American soil, many people are finding themselves in the midst of unexpected calamities and natural disasters. If they are not personally affected, they may have loved ones who are.
Prisoners at Higher Risk for PTSD Trauma & PTSDBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 2, 2017Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, has been found by researchers to be more common in male inmates than in the general population. Using data collected from a survey, the researchers found that being incarcerated nearly doubles the risk that a man will suffer from this devastating condition. Few studies have looked into this issue, but… Details
I Wish My Dad Could Have Gone to Rehab AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 28, 2017When I was a little girl my father treated me like a princess. He brought me dolls and built me a big toy chest to display them. We watched favorite TV shows and he always sat with his arm around me protectively. He’d take me to fancy restaurants for daddy-daughter lunches. He’d soothe me when… Details
Promises Treatment Centers® and The Promises Foundation Honor Recovery Month With 12th Annual Polo in the Palisades Event News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 25, 2017For the 12th year, The Promises Foundation presents its annual Polo in the Palisades charity polo match. The event benefits Miriam’s House, a transitional recovery home for low-income women and their children. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) August 29, 2017 — The Promises Foundation is privileged to honor the work of Michelle Heymann, Options for Recovery… Details
Recovery Month Poll: Love of Family and Friends Crucial in Getting into Recovery Health, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 19, 2017We all need someone to lean on, especially when we’re in crisis. In a poll conducted by Promises Behavioral Health, a network of addiction treatment centers, people in recovery were asked: “Who loved you enough to help you recover from addiction, and what did they do to help?”
Recovery Lifestyle: 6 Tips for Staying Sober RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 18, 2017It is a common belief that a person with an addiction is “fixed” or cured during drug rehab. But because addiction is a chronic disease, even after completing drug or alcohol rehab, there’s still work to do. Thanks to detox and treatment, you have cleansed substances from your body and gained new insights in therapy… Details
How Families Can Help an Addicted Loved One Addiction Treatment, InfographicsBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 13, 2017Millions of Americans know how painful it is to watch a loved one struggle with alcohol or drug abuse. Research shows that more than 40% of adults in the United States have at least one addicted person in their immediate family.
