An Interview with Edi Hernandez, Primary Clinician at The Recovery Place FeaturedBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 31, 2012Edi Hernandez is a Florida native, born and raised. The daughter of a pastor and sister to three older brothers, Edi grew up with strong ties to her family and the church. And though she strayed from the church for a time and faced some personal struggles growing up, she feels strongly that God led…
An Interview with Lisa Ballard, Primary Therapist FeaturedBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 30, 2012Lisa Ballard is a born problem solver. Show her a tough math problem or complex computer question and she’ll have the solution. Need help planning a wholesome meal that heals the body, she’s got a plan. Bring her someone struggling with addiction, trauma or other mental health issues, and she’ll evaluate the whole person until…
Controlling Health Costs: Limit Off-Label Drug Use Addiction RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 26, 2012Whatever a person’s opinion about the nation’s current healthcare debate, one thing seems certain; Medicare and Medicaid budgets are currently stretched to the breaking point. The programs need to find some way to ease the fiscal tension.
Teens Finding New Ways to Get Drunk Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 25, 2012First it was Gummi Bears submerged in alcohol, then it was vodka-soaked tampons. Now teens are making news for consuming distilled hand sanitizer to get drunk. Not only are teens getting drunk (the distilled product could be as high as 120 proof compared to a shot of vodka which is 80 proof), they are being…
An Interview with John Reeck, Residential Clinician/Recovery Coach FeaturedBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 24, 2012John Reeck is living proof that hard work and determination pay off. Four years ago, he started an overnight position as a technician at The Recovery Place.
Promises Behavioral Health Reminds Parents to Lock the Cabinet During National Prevention Week FeaturedBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 23, 2012In honor of SAMHSA’s first annual National Prevention Week, Promises Behavioral Health is reminding parents to do their part in preventing teen prescription drug abuse.
Another Product of Their Environment Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 20, 2012Does television advertising contribute to underage drinking? One study says yes.
New Scale Determines Your Social Media Dependency on Facebook AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 18, 2012Psychologists now say Facebook addiction is a real problem and it can now be measured.
New Phobia Emphasizes Role That Cellphones Play in Our Lives News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 17, 2012Does the thought of not having your cell phone close by cause anxiety? Do you constantly check your phone or worry about its whereabouts? If so, you may be suffering from Nomophobia, cites a new study on the subject.
Magazines Just Saying No to Models with Eating Disorders – Will it Make a Difference? Eating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 16, 2012Vogue magazine is paving the way for a new standard of beauty. Beginning with its June 2012 Vogue UK issue, the magazine will no longer feature models under age 16 or those who appear to have an eating disorder. All 19 international editions of Vogue have adopted a policy that puts health before unrealistic ideals…
