Depression Plays a Role in Ability to Overcome Addiction Addiction, Depression, Mental Health, Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 20, 2020Can depression play a part in a person’s ability to overcome an addiction? According to this recent Science Daily release, it definitely can. A new study suggests that while depressed smokers want to quit the habit just as much as smokers without a depression problem, depression can actually affect the success the individual can experience… Details
Alcoholism: Its Ties to Domestic Violence and the Disruption of Families Addiction, Alcoholism, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 20, 2020Sue and Tom* were married less than a year before Tom’s alcoholism began to hurt their marriage. Tom was eight years older than Sue, a graduate student at a prestigious university; she was an at-home mom for their first child, but would shortly start graduate school herself. The drinking problem was insidious at first. Tom’s… Details
The Damaging Effects of Shame Adolescent Issues, Depression, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 19, 2020Let’s talk about shame. Shame is the painful feeling of humiliation or distress that follows us after a perceived act of embarrassment or injury of pride. Shame has a tendency to follow us throughout our lives as we remember those negative moments where we felt the grasp of crippling humiliation, even years after the event… Details
Safety at Rehab During COVID-19 Addiction, Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 18, 2020Coronavirus is putting the world on hold. There are more people than ever forced to disrupt their lives in order to stay safe. That’s okay because it’s necessary. Yet, for men and women with alcohol or drug addiction in recovery, this type of tense, high-risk situation can make it hard for you to stay the… Details
Childhood Stress Contributes to Depression Adolescent Issues, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 16, 2020When most people think about stress, they usually think of it in adult terms. Stress from work, relationships, and home may all come into play in the lives of adults. However, there is another side to this problem that many people may not take into consideration: the stress of children. Today, children undergo massive amounts… Details
Hypomania and Alcohol Use Addiction, Alcoholism, Mental Health, Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 15, 2020Individuals with clinically significant mood disorders such as Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder have long been considered to be at risk for alcohol abuse and dependence. Mood fluctuations such as those found in Bipolar Disorder are tied to substance use in multiple ways. Some with these conditions report substance use to self-medicate negative symptoms. The… Details
Alcoholics: Are You Too Good for AA? Addiction, Addiction Recovery, AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 15, 2020Maybe you know you have a problem with alcohol. Or, maybe you haven’t had the guts to admit it yet. But you are slowly becoming aware that things are deteriorating around you at a fairly rapid rate. You just can’t seem to put your finger on the cause – or you don’t want to. Perhaps… Details
Mental Health Awareness Month Virtual Activities Addiction Recovery, Mental Health, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 14, 2020May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time where we bring mental health disorders to the forefront, work towards removing the stigmas surrounding them, and help those suffering find mental health wellness. While this year has already transformed our lives, it has also presented a unique opportunity to virtually connect to thousands of… Details
Teens Who Drink with their Parents Drink More Outside of Home Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 14, 2020Many parents want the best for their kids. As a result, many may make decisions that, while noble or logical, create adverse side effects. One of those decisions is to drink with their teenagers. New research has shown that teens who drink with their parents may drink more than other teens. To learn more about… Details
Benefits of a Trauma Recovery Program Addiction RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 13, 2020Trauma recovery programs help individuals suffering from trauma or abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and/or sexual addiction/compulsivity. Such individuals may also be chemically dependent and may even have co-occurring psychiatric issues. Some patients enter a trauma recovery program after they have completed traditional treatment for addiction and have relapsed. Research shows that there’s a high… Details
