How Drugs Harm the Teenage Brain Adolescent Issues, Drug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 30, 2020The percentage of teenagers who do drugs is alarming. According to statistics, nearly half of all high school seniors have at least tried one drug. As early as eighth grade, 15 percent of students have already experimented with substance abuse. Do drugs harm the teenage brain? The answer is complicated and researchers have much more…
How to Help a Loved One Overcome Drug or Alcohol Addiction AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 29, 2020Dealing with an addict spouse may seem like a struggle at times, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. The person you fell in love with and married is still there but is challenged by disease. Fortunately, recovery is possible. Unfortunately, the nature of the disease that is addiction means that a…
Learning More About Teen Drinking and Drug Use Adolescent Issues, Alcoholism, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 29, 2020All parents of teens and even younger children should know the facts about teen drinking and drug use. You may assume that your child would never drink or use drugs, but making that assumption is dangerous. Learn more about the topic through articles about teen drug abuse and teen drinking and share the information with…
Coping Strategies for Mild Anxiety Anxiety Disorders, Mental Health, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 28, 2020To the person who suffers from anxiety, the term “mild” may seem like a misnomer. Anxiety attacks or feelings of anxiousness are rarely mild to the sufferer, but there is a clinical place for the term. The term “mild” does not intend to lessen the prevalence of this condition, but rather to define the level…
What Are the Side Effects of Vivitrol? Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Health, pain management, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 28, 2020If you’ve been through a rehab program to break free of opioids or alcohol addiction, you may have used the drug Vivitrol. Vivitrol is a relatively recent drug that is commonly used for the treatment of alcohol dependence or to prevent relapse in patients struggling with opioid dependence. It can help users break free from…
How to Cope With Complex PTSD Mental Health, News and Research, Trauma & PTSDBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 27, 2020Complex PTSD occurs when a person has been exposed to long-term trauma, such as ongoing domestic violence, forced prostitution, being held hostage or long-term childhood abuse. Most people who suffer from complex PTSD experience problems with regulating their emotions, memory problems, dissociation, difficulty trusting others, having stable relationships, and problems with self-perceptions of guilt, shame,…
Recovery Lifestyle: 6 Tips for Staying Sober RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 27, 2020It is a common belief that a person with an addiction is “fixed” or cured during drug rehab. But because addiction is a chronic disease, even after completing drug or alcohol rehab, there’s still work to do. Thanks to detox and treatment, you have cleansed substances from your body and gained new insights in therapy…
What Are The Long-Term Effects of Xanax? Addiction, Anxiety Disorders, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, News and Research, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 26, 2020Xanax, which is the brand name of the prescription drug alprazolam, is one of the most widely used anxiety drugs in the United States. It is used to treat mental health issues like anxiety disorders and panic disorders. It is among the most frequently prescribed medicines in the benzodiazepine family. However, it is also considered…
How Families Can Help an Addicted Loved One Addiction, Addiction TreatmentBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 26, 2020Millions of Americans know how painful it is to watch a loved one struggle with alcohol or drug abuse. Research shows that more than 40% of adults in the United States have at least one addicted person in their immediate family. It is even more painful feeling powerless to help. Should you have a heart-to-heart…
Get Answers on Whether Social Media Helps or Hinders Recovery Addiction Recovery, Culture & Media, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 25, 2020Technology can be a double-edged sword. Some studies report the hazards of technology and cell phone use while others say social media makes people feel better. With recovery-oriented social media and addiction recovery apps growing, we spoke to David Sack, MD, who is board certified in psychiatry, addiction psychiatry and addiction medicine and chief medical…
