What is Situational Depression? Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 2, 2012Situational depression is a short-term form of depression that can occur in the aftermath of various traumatic changes in your normal life, including divorce, retirement, loss of a job and the death of a relative or close friend. Doctors sometimes refer to the condition as adjustment disorder. A person with situational depression may have symptoms…
An Interview with Beverly Jerricks, Chef at Promises West L.A. Addiction RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 31, 2012There are many important factors to consider when choosing a drug rehab: the program philosophy, the qualifications of the staff, the level of one-on-one attention. But let’s face it, one of the most pressing questions on everyone’s mind is, “How’s the food?”
Raising Teens in a Hypersexual World Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 30, 2012Raising teens today can be a difficult feat. Our kids deal with huge topics and temptations such as drugs, alcohol and sex on a daily basis. As parents, we struggle to ensure they are safe, have a positive self image, and know they are loved. We compete with friends, movies, television shows, music, and a…
An Interview with Michele Jackson, Director of Alumni Services at Promises FeaturedBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 29, 2012When clients come to Promises and meet Michele Jackson, they find a partner in recovery for life. On any given day, Michele can be found making follow-up calls to alumni, checking in on how they’re doing and offering help as needed, and coordinating in-state and out-of-state alumni meetings, events and reunions.
Preschool Behavior May Predict Addiction AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 26, 2012When parents send their kids off to preschool, they hope that the experience will provide ample opportunity for learning to get along well with others. Besides finger painting, snacks and learning letters, children learn the basics of friendship.
An Interview with Justin Roll, Primary Therapist at The Ranch FeaturedBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 25, 2012First thing in the morning, as the sun rises, Justin Roll meditates on his front porch. With his focus sharp and his mind calm, he heads to The Ranch, where he serves as a primary therapist in the Center for Relationship and Sexual Recovery, the men’s sex addiction program.
Can you Trust a Recovering Addict with your Kids? AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 24, 2012Perhaps the most difficult aspect of repairing a relationship with a recovering addict is rebuilding trust. It can take just one or two incidents to lose trust, but many, many more to regain it. After all your experiences with this person when he was using, whether it is your spouse, a friend, or a sibling,…
Teens and Video Game Addictions Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 22, 2012Playing games has been a favorite of children in every generation. Every child loves to get lost in the world of imagination. It helps them develop personalities, learn specific skills, and expand their creativity. Computer games are no exception to this. In fact, for many in current generations, computer games are the best kind to…
Becoming a Drug and Alcohol Counselor RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 20, 2012If you have gone through addiction personally and reached a point at which you feel comfortable with your sobriety, you may feel like it is time to give back and help others achieve the same success. The twelfth step encourages you to “carry this message to alcoholics still suffering.” This means that as someone who…
The Role of Addiction in the Obesity Epidemic AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 18, 2012We hear it on the news on a nearly daily basis: Americans are fat. Not just overweight or a little pudgy, Americans are obese. It started with adults, but now children are facing the same fate in this country. Too many people are carrying around an excess of weight. Being obese causes a range of…
