Children of Anxious Parents More Likely to Develop Anxiety Anxiety Disorders, Mental Health, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 3, 2020Anxiety is one of the leading mental illnesses in the country today. Nearly a third of American adults struggle with this debilitating mental illness. Unfortunately, new research indicates that children of anxious parents are more likely to also suffer from anxiety. As a result, many of these children, teens, adolescents, and young adults may also… Details
Gender Plays a Role in Perception of Depression Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 2, 2020Whether you’re a man or a woman, when depression strikes, you may feel lost and confused. Sadly, there is a disconnect between gender and depression perception. In other words, people don’t see depression in women and depression in men the same way. As a result, it may be more difficult for you to get the… Details
Methods and Tips to Reduce Cravings for Drugs and Alcohol Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 1, 2020Recovery from alcohol and drug abuse or addiction is a long and often difficult process. One of the hardest things to overcome is the almost unbearable craving you have to take a drink, use a drug, just to get over or get back to feeling good again. Cravings are incredibly hard to resist and are… Details
How to Stop Drug Abuse Addiction, Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 30, 2020Are you or someone you love addicted to drugs or alcohol? If so, you may be wondering how to stop drug abuse. Think you can stop on your own? You may need a reality check. Once you become addicted, your brain gets used to drugs and alcohol and changes its functioning. At Promises Behavioral Health,… Details
Can Mindfulness Meditation Work for Addiction? Addiction, Addiction TreatmentBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 29, 2020Mindfulness means staying in the present moment. It allows those with a substance abuse disorder to work through their difficult moments in a healthy way. How can mindfulness meditation work for addiction? When you practice mindfulness, you learn to push aside negative thoughts and emotions. This helps those addicted to alcohol and drugs respond to… Details
Partial Hospitalization for Addiction Treatment: A Strong Care Option Addiction, Addiction Treatment, drug rehabBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 28, 2020When addiction strikes, you need to find a treatment program that will provide you with the best chance of recovery. For example, partial hospitalization for addiction treatment is becoming a popular option for many who can’t handle the demands of inpatient rehab but who need more specialized care than that provided in outpatient centers. As… Details
5 Examples Of Different Recovery Programs Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction TreatmentBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 27, 2020Just like no two people end up with a substance use disorder in the exact same way, there isn’t a single type of recovery program that is best for everyone. A treatment center that offers a range of different types of recovery programs is better able to tailor a treatment plan that better meets the… Details
Important Statistics on Teen Substance Abuse to Keep in Mind Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 26, 2020Drug abuse is a problem that often starts at a young age – typically during the teen years. And while drug use has been decreasing slowly over the years, many teens experiment with drugs every year and can trigger lifelong addictions. The most recent statistics on teen substance abuse, therefore, are essential to consider for… Details
Anxiety Treatment and COVID-19 Anxiety Disorders, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 26, 2020Anxiety disorders affect millions of people across the U.S. Experiencing anxiety in this uncertain time, when coronavirus continues to spread around the country, potentially results in worsening anxiety among people with an anxiety disorder. Professionals are also seeing new cases of individuals with anxiety, leading to more people needing individualized anxiety treatment. You do not… Details
Do I Need THC Addiction Treatment? Addiction, Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 25, 2020Marijuana contains numerous compounds, including THC. If you’ve ever found yourself having to smoke more in order to experience the same high you used to be able to get with a smaller amount of marijuana, you might be concerned that you’re addicted to the substance. In order to address the cravings for more marijuana, you… Details
