Drug for Alzheimer’s May Also Treat Eating DisordersEating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 30, 2015A drug used to treat Alzheimer’s disease may be able to treat binge eating disorder, according to recent research from Boston University Medical Center (BUSM).
Leading Intimacy and Addiction Expert Robert Weiss to Speak on Sexual Addiction in the Digital AgeElements NewsBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 28, 2015On June 19, Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S, a noted clinician and founder of the Sexual Recovery InstituteSM, will present “Assessing and Treating Sexual Addiction in the Digital Age” at the Holiday Inn San Francisco Civic Center.
Renowned Addictions Expert Debates The Myth of Sex Addiction at International Conference for Sexual Educators and TherapistsElements News, FeaturedBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 28, 2015Internationally noted author, educator and tech/sex/addiction specialist Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S, will debate about the book, The Myth of Sex Addiction, at the 47th Annual Conference of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT).
The Ranch℠ Treatment Center Opens Equine-Enriched Swan Creek House for WomenElements NewsBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 27, 2015The RanchSM treatment center opens Swan Creek House, a 15,000-square-foot residential facility for women with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Social Media Promoting Eating DisordersEating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 26, 2015Social media can be a dangerous place for people suffering from eating disorders or in danger of developing an eating disorder. One of the most appealing features of social media is that we can find communities of people we would likely never encounter in person who share our interests and values. However, this can sometimes…
The Most Lethal Alcohol-Drug CombinationsDrug Addiction, FeaturedBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 23, 2015Addiction is not the worst possible consequence of substance abuse. If you risk abusing drugs or alcohol, you risk your life. A fatal overdose is always a possibility for anyone choosing to misuse drugs and alcohol. The biggest risk is to combine alcohol with drugs. Mixing substances is always dangerous, but certain combinations are riskier…
Signs That Your Partner Is a Sex AddictFeatured, Sex AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 21, 2015People suffering from sexual addiction will go to great lengths to hide their behaviors, but you can spot signs that something is wrong if you know what to look for. In many cases, the secrecy and withdrawn behavior that is necessary for someone with sex addiction to hide his activities can be a clue that…
Applying the 12 Steps to Your Therapy PracticeAddiction Recovery, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 17, 2015Sometimes the best advice we could receive is the advice we’d give others. That’s why the guidance in the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and its offshoot support groups could be just as helpful for therapists as it is for their patients.
Take These Steps to Beat Your Gambling AddictionAddiction, Behavioral AddictionsBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 15, 2015Gambling is a habit that can ruin your life. For most people who gamble, the activity is just a hobby or an occasional form of entertainment. If you have a tendency to be impulsive, seek risks and become addicted, you may find that gambling becomes a bad habit you can’t stop. Before long you find…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Key Factor in DepressionMental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 13, 2015Up to one-third of all women with polycystic ovary syndrome will develop symptoms of depression, largely irrespective of their age, according to recent findings from a group of Polish researchers.
