Renowned Sex Addiction Expert Speaks at LSU: Professional Workshop on Narcissism Addiction and Detachment UncategorizedBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 26, 2011Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 25, 2011 – Promises Behavioral Health invites clinicians and treatment professionals to a workshop titled “Narcissism Addiction and Detachment as Tools to Emotional Survival” on Oct. 28, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Lod Cook Alumni Center at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.
An Interview with James Nihan, Lead Residential Assistant at The Ranch Addiction RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 21, 2011Thirty-five years ago, James Nihan kicked a drug habit that followed him through adolescence, and found the passion that has kept him strong throughout his recovery: music.
Innovative Sex and Love Addiction Program for Women Introduced at The Center for Relationship and Sexual Recovery at The Ranch UncategorizedBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 17, 2011Nunnelly, TN (PRWEB) October 17, 2011 – Contrary to popular media portrayals and gender stereotypes, men are not the only ones suffering from sex and love addiction. An estimated 8 to 12 percent of those seeking relationship and sex addiction treatment are women, though many more are likely suffering in silence.
Worried About A Loved One’s Sobriety This Halloween? How To Keep It Alcohol-Free AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 17, 2011With Halloween just around the corner, it’s worth a reminder that this is one time of year when a little caution and some common sense ahead of time can avoid a potential tragedy come Trick or Treat day.
Can Suicide Scales Predict a Future Suicide Attempt? Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 16, 2011Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. It is the only cause of death among the top 20 listed that has experienced a rise in ranking. Suicide rates for those 40-65 years old are undergoing the sharpest increase. Furthermore, 60 percent of completed suicides are successful on the first attempt.…
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 14, 2011We have all seen the advertisements for mood-enhancing drugs to battle depression. Antidepressant medications seem almost magical in their promise to improve daily living by improving mood. But do they work for everyone? Are there risks and, if so, how serious are they?
Family Dinners Help Teens Stay Sober Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 12, 2011If parents want to keep their teens clean and sober, they may need to look no further than the family dinner table, according to a new study shown in the I B Times. CASA recently released a report that shows the importance of having family dinners. Joseph A. Califano, Jr., with CASA, says that parental…
“Anna Rexia” Costume Angers Eating Disorder Community Eating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 10, 2011Eating disorder experts often express frustration at the lack of awareness and understanding about the serious nature of the diseases among the general public. Many people still mistakenly believe that eating disorders are a lifestyle choice, one preferred by those who are vain or fussy about their appearance. As discussed on ABCNews, there is clear…
Support Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 23-31, 2011 and Help Create a Drug-Free Environment Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 9, 2011Red Ribbon Week, the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the United States, is coming up soon. This year, the annual week-long event takes place October 23-31, 2011. It’s a time when people and communities can take the opportunity to come together and unite in a visible stand against drugs. The theme of this…
Increase Seen in Eating Disorders, Especially Pica Eating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthOctober 6, 2011It is very difficult to get an accurate understanding of the number of individuals who suffer from eating disorders. Many who have an eating disorder hide their condition for years, with some delaying treatment even after admitting to themselves that there is a problem. Some never receive treatment.
