Inmates Denied Methadone Less Likely to Seek It After Release News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 21, 2019U.S. prison inmates who are forced to discontinue methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) are less likely to resume treatment after their release, according to new trial results from Brown University and Miriam Hospital published in the journal The Lancet.
How to Help a Loved One Overcome Drug or Alcohol Addiction AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 17, 2019Dealing with an addict spouse may seem like a struggle at times, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. The person you fell in love with and married is still there but is challenged by disease. Fortunately, recovery is possible.
Dangerous Marijuana Wax Wreaking Havoc in Minnesota News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 14, 2019Marijuana wax is cropping up in Minnesota, causing health problems, accidents and at least a couple of deaths. The form of marijuana referred to as wax is produced in such a way that harmful chemicals are introduced into an otherwise natural product. It also results in a cannabis product that is higher in active compounds… Details
10 Singers Who Have Opened Up About Bipolar Disorder & Depression News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 10, 2019Bipolar disorder is a mental health disorder that affects roughly six million Americans—or 3% of our population. Also known as manic-depressive disorder or manic depression, the condition is characterized by dramatic shifts in mood and energy, swinging from low/depressive episodes to high/manic ones—cycling episodes that for many bipolar sufferers are so debilitating they interfere with… Details
Addiction Expert’s Reddit Q&A Schools Visitors About College Drugs News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 7, 2019For many young people, college means finding themselves in a new environment, free from parental oversight, making their own decisions, and struggling to keep up academically and fit in socially. It’s pretty much a recipe for alcohol and drug use.
Are You Addicted to Bodybuilding? News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 1, 2019Addiction is a strange disease and it can be applied to so many things. The traditional definition of addiction involves chemical substances, but experts are increasingly recognizing behaviors as addictive. One of those is bodybuilding or strength training. Behavioral addictions are strongly correlated with mental illness, and some would say they are a subset. Bodybuilding… Details
Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms That Can Kill You AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 3, 2019Quitting alcohol can make your life better. It can also be dangerous without medical help. If you’ve been abusing alcohol for a long time, quitting may throw your system into shock. You could experience dangerous alcohol withdrawal symptoms. These may include delirium tremens (DTs). Delirium tremens can put you at risk for a number of… Details
What Is the Timeline for Alcohol Detox? Addiction Recovery, AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 26, 2019Quitting alcohol abuse can improve your health and well-being. Knowing what to expect and doing it with the help of medical professionals is important though. Physical dependence on alcohol is a serious condition. Alcohol detox can be uncomfortable and dangerous if you try to quit without help. Knowing how long withdrawal symptoms last can help… Details
Symptoms of Cocaine Overdose Drug Addiction, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 19, 2019Cocaine overdose can happen to a chronic cocaine user or someone trying it for one night. The only way to prevent overdose is to avoid cocaine. The best way cocaine abusers can stop using the drug is through substance abuse treatment in cocaine rehab. Anyone who uses cocaine or knows someone who is a drug… Details
What to Expect From OxyContin Withdrawal Drug Addiction, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 15, 2019OxyContin® is the brand name for oxycodone. It impacts the opioid receptors in the brain, and it’s addictive. The body builds a tolerance to OxyContin quickly. As a result, people must increase the amount they take to get the same results. This makes their physical dependence on the drug more intense. OxyContin addiction can take… Details
