COVID-19 and the Link Between Mind and Body Wellness Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Health, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Trauma & PTSDBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 15, 2020As the global pandemic has raged on for several months, we’ve now had enough time to begin not just to wonder, but to reflect on its impacts. Many people have experienced an increase of stress and anxiety during this time, and certainly we have all had to make adjustments in one way or another. One big…
Together, We Are Healing UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 1, 2020Together, We Are Healing: How Individual Recovery Impacts Our Communities You may think that recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction or even a mental health disorder is a private and personal experience. An experience that should be done in secret, without telling others that you have sought treatment or are currently in therapy because…
National Recovery Month Celebration Events UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneAugust 28, 2020National Recovery Month Celebration Events 2020 has been a year for the history books. Still, that does not mean that our recovery communities can’t celebrate the successes of friends and family in their sobriety journeys. National Recovery Month, sponsored and recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), was created with the…
What is Polysubstance Abuse? Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Alcoholism, Drug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 28, 2020Polysubstance abuse accounts for potential increased risk of serious consequences from drug use, including altered mental state, overdose, or death. What is polysubstance abuse? Why is it so dangerous? Promises Behavioral Health recognizes the signs and symptoms of polysubstance addiction and welcomes you or your loved one into an individualized treatment program. What is polysubstance abuse,…
Dangers of Mixing Substances Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 25, 2020Drug users typically start out using one drug. You embrace the escape from the stress, anxiety, trauma, or grief in your life. The next step, according to multiple sources, is to take other drugs. The professional team at Promises Behavioral Health knows the dangers of mixing substances and can help you through recovery. Learn about the…
Benzos and Alcohol Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 22, 2020Benzodiazepines were prescribed for decades, and then became a commonly abused class of drugs. Mixing benzos and alcohol has serious risks for anyone that mixes these two drugs. Promises Behavioral Health understands the correlation between alcohol and benzos abuse, and the associated risks, and helps clients enter into recovery to get their life back on track. To…
Wine Mom Culture Addiction, Alcoholism, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 19, 2020Did you join a social media site dedicated to the wine mom culture that started you on the path to developing alcohol use disorder (AUD)? Do you schedule your daily activities or social life around mommy wine groups? Promises Behavioral Health realizes the strong impact that drinking wine or any other alcohol has on the lives…
Drinking and Social Media Addiction, Alcoholism, Culture & MediaBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 16, 2020Social media likely plays an important role in the lives of millions of people. Multiple studies have demonstrated various effects of using social media platforms on the lives of site users. Do alcohol manufacturers believe that they can increase profits with drinking and social media campaigns? Is there any real link between drinking and social…
Relapse Prevention Techniques Addiction, Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 13, 2020Relapse prevention requires a plan of relapse prevention techniques that help you or your loved one stay clean and sober, and to successfully continue in recovery. The Promises Behavioral Health professionals understand that recovery is not easy and that relapse prevention is an ongoing part of recovery. We are here to help you through your treatment and…
Signs of Stress Anxiety Disorders, Dual Diagnosis, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 10, 2020Everyone experiences stress at some point in their lives. Some adults experience stress in ways that sometimes leads to ‘bad’ stress, rather than the typical ‘good’ stress. What are the signs of stress when combined with substance use disorders? The experienced professionals at Promises Behavioral Health understand the physical and emotional impact of stress on adults.…
