Were Your Parents Impulsive? It Might Increase Your Risk of Alcoholism AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 30, 2009According to a study from researchers at Indiana University-Purdue University, a genetic predisposition toward impulsivity is a characteristic that may predict your risk of alcoholism. The study, which will be published in the July 2009 issue of the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, used selective breeding of mice and ended up with two genetically…
Four Underage Drinking Laws Reduce Fatal Accidents News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 29, 2009A study to be published in the July 2009 edition of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, has identified four underage drinking laws that have led to a reduction in alcohol-related fatal crashes. The laws regulate underage possession and purchase, use-and-lose driver license penalties, and zero tolerance. All state currently have set the minimum legal drinking…
Task Force Recommends Depression Screening for Teens News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 28, 2009A recent piece in USA Today highlighted the importance of screening teens and tweens for depression. According to government-appointed experts serving on the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, U.S. adolescents ages 12 to 18 should be routinely screened for major depression by their primary care doctor. The same government-appointed group announced in 2002 that there…
Parent Company of Promises Treatment Centers Announces Corporate Name that Reflects Comprehensive Treatment Philosophy FeaturedBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 27, 2009Promises Behavioral Health aims to become the premiere behavioral healthcare company that will fill the current gaps in available treatment and offer a high-quality continuum of care to meet clients’ behavioral healthcare needs. Los Angeles, CA April 27, 2009 — Promises Behavioral Health is the new name officially adopted by the behavioral health company founded…
Study Shows Alcohol Never Safe for Teens News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 27, 2009New research has found that there is no such thing as a safe amount of alcohol for teens. The Merimbula News focused on the results of a study from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne that found teenagers who drink even small amounts of alcohol have a significantly higher risk of becoming abusers of…
Growing Mental Health Issues Threatening Public Library Systems News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 26, 2009The advancements in technology, including the Internet, pose a threat to certain traditions and infrastructures. While libraries face a future of uncertainty, recent research has found that people with untreated severe mental illnesses may pose a greater risk to the future of America’s public libraries. Medical News Today reported on a new study that surveyed…
Acupuncture Proving Effective When Combined with Addiction Treatments News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 25, 2009There are number of drug treatments available and some claim to be more effective than others. Now, an alternative form of treatment is gaining more attention. Acupuncture detox therapy is receiving a positive response in some areas, highlighting there may be opportunity in this space for increased studies into the effectiveness of this approach. A…
Depression Links to Increased Risk of Heart Failure News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 24, 2009Depression often gives people the impression that those suffering from the condition are just sad. The reality is much darker than that, as these individuals can feel helpless, emotionally empty, and even suicidal. Now, a new study announced in Yahoo! News finds that depression can increase the risk of heart failure. According to Heidi May,…
Texas Fighting Against the Mix of Alcohol and Driving News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 23, 2009While the mere consumption of alcohol is not in and of itself wrong, failure to set a limit and drive under the influence certainly can lead to poor decisions, erratic driving, and even death. Now, the state of Texas is taking a stand. Considering Texas was second only to California in 2007 in traffic fatalities…
California Noticing Surge in Female Drunk Driving News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 21, 2009The roads in California are becoming more dangerous. According to a report in the Sacramento Bee, the state is seeing a surge in young women getting behind the wheel and driving drunk. While men still dominate in the number of cases of driving under the influence, DUI crashes are up more than 100 percent in…
