How Much Sex Should We Be Having?HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 31, 2014What is the right amount of sex for a couple to be having? How little is too little and how much it too much? Embedded in these questions are deeper concerns regarding the general health of one’s sex life and the emotional health of the relationship. However, while frequency of sex is one way to…
Renowned Psychiatrist Christopher La Riche Joins Lucida Treatment CenterUncategorizedBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 30, 2014Lucida Treatment Center, a luxury drug rehabilitation and mood disorder program in Florida, welcomes board-certified psychiatrist, award-winning psychotherapist and board-certified addiction psychiatrist Christopher La Tourette La Riche, MD, as its full-time Medical Director.
The Ranch Treatment Center Completes Highest Level of Cultural Competence to Better Serve Orthodox Jewish ClientsUncategorizedBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 30, 2014The staff at The Ranch recently completed a two-day cultural sensitivity training led by Deborah Fox, LCSW, enhancing the program’s ability to serve orthodox Jewish individuals and their families with the highest level of cultural competence.
The Link Between Concussions and DepressionNews and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 30, 2014Concussions were a major news topic in 2013. In August, the National Football League (NFL) came to a $795-million settlement with more than 18,000 former players seeking compensation for concussion-related brain injuries. The NFL is the most watched and most lucrative of the country’s professional sports leagues, so the lawsuit and eventual settlement shined a…
How Do Substance Use Disorder and Conduct Disorder Affect the Teen Brain?Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 30, 2014Substance use disorder and conduct disorder are two mental health conditions defined in the U.S. according to terms set forth by the American Psychiatric Association. Many people affected by conduct disorder engage in patterns of drug or alcohol intake that put them at risk for developing substance use disorder. Practically speaking, this means that the…
The Marlboro Man Dies – AgainSubstance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 29, 2014Eric Lawson, who portrayed the iconic “Marlboro Man” in print ads for Marlboro cigarettes from 1978 to 1981, died Jan. 10 at his home in San Luis Obispo. The cause of death: respiratory failure due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. He was 72.
Teens Make Rapid Shift Away From Bath SaltsAdolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 27, 2014“Bath salts” are a modern class of illicit/illegal drugs with a close chemical relationship to natural, mind-altering substances contained in a stimulant plant called khat; these drugs have entered circulation in the U.S. over the last several years. Bath salts are used by only a very small minority of American teenagers. According to results of…
Gabapentin Fills Gap in Treating AlcoholismAlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 25, 2014Gabapentin is the only medication shown to improve sleep and mood in people who are quitting or reducing their drinking. Addiction is an incredibly difficult disease to fight. If you have experience with alcohol or drug abuse, you know how challenging it is to stop using. People who struggle with addiction may want to stop…
Should Children Be Allowed Sips of Alcohol?AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 24, 2014Children will always be curious. It is in the nature of a child and it is a good thing, to want to learn all about the world. This means that children want to see what things look like, smell like, feel like, and yes, taste like. If you are the parent of children past infancy,…
Butane Hash Oil Dangerous Marijuana FadDrug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 24, 2014In the midst of a massive shift in public opinion about the status of marijuana, the popularity and availability of a potent concentrate has been growing and it has many health officials worried. The substance is called butane hash oil, and right now, it’s all the rage among young cannabis enthusiasts.
