Methamphetamine, or meth, stimulates your central nervous system. Whether it’s called crystal meth, meth, ice, blue, or any other street term, methamphetamine has powerful effects on your brain and body. It can cause short-term and long-term side effects. Meth can cause physical dependence and addiction. If you want to stop using meth, a men’s and…
How much does rehab cost? It’s variable, and it really depends on the type of program that you’re going to, as well as your insurance. An inpatient rehab center will naturally be more expensive than an outpatient rehab center, but the level of services involved matters, too. During the process of addiction rehab admissions, you…
Today, over 39 states under some sort of stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Many people are stuck at home with no respite. As we get used to the new normal, many are experiencing a horrific new normal quarantined with an alcoholic spouse. The only promises you can rely on are the promises you…
Did you know that differences exist between two types of dependence on drugs or alcohol? These two types are physical vs psychological dependence. One leads to ill symptoms of withdrawal, while the other centers on cravings and other complex effects. What are these differences and how do they affect the treatment you need for recovery?…
Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are central nervous system (CNS) depressants commonly abused by some patients who are prescribed the drug. Others develop dependence from misusing the prescription for recreational purposes. Clients who choose Promises Behavioral Health have access to various addiction treatment programs to assist with benzo withdrawal, detox, and recovery. Treatment is done inpatient or outpatient…
With so many possible types of mental illness, knowing when you or someone you love suffer one of these conditions is difficult. You need a doctor’s help in determining your mental health status, particularly if you also suffer a dual diagnosis of addiction. Whether you suffer one of the many types of mental illness or…
Everyone knows the importance of good mental health, but how do you achieve it? Whether you’re born with a predisposition to a mental health disorder or acquire it as a result of substance abuse, can you achieve good mental health anyway? Wondering how to promote good mental health? Promises Behavioral Health can help. Here are…
Eighty-eight percent of the world’s legal amphetamine supply is produced in US, and over-worked college students, celebrities, and sports stars seem to be taking to the drug with increasing regularity. It doesn’t seem like too long ago that Xanax was the nation’s drug of choice, but it looks like a new prescription drug has entered…
Whether you’re fresh out of rehab or actively working your recovery plan, there will come a time when things seem to go out of whack and you find yourself spinning your wheels. With so much on your plate and only so many hours in the day, it’s easy to get off-kilter and become discouraged that…
Eating disorders are some of the most frequently diagnosed mental health conditions. Although many people associate them with adolescent and young adult females, they actually impact a much greater demographic. Eating disorder therapists and treatment facilities see a wide range of individuals, including males of various ages and backgrounds, middle-aged women, athletes, and even children.…