Am I an Alcoholic?Addiction, Alcoholism, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 8, 2020This may be a tough topic to read, but if you are wondering whether you or a loved one is, in fact, an alcoholic, it may be one of the most important self-assessments or assessments you make. Look through the following questions and answer honestly. Am I an Alcoholic Self-Evaluation 1. Do you feel you…
Disproven Treatments for Paranoid SchizophreniaDual Diagnosis, Health, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 7, 2020When it comes to finding an effective paranoid schizophrenia treatment, it’s important to recognize that every patient is unique and will respond differently to each treatment option. However, there are certain treatments that have been proven effective in treating schizophrenia. In particular, medications such as risperidone and olanzapine have each been shown to be an…
Depression and Heart FailureDepression, Dual Diagnosis, Health, Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 7, 2020Did you know that there is a link between depression and heart failure? Depression is often associated with chronic health problems, including cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Patients often become discouraged about the limitations that the disease places on them, along with unpleasant side effects from medication. What is the Link Between Depression and Heart…
9 Healthy Steps to Staying Sober During a DisasterAddiction Recovery, Recovery, Trauma & PTSDBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 6, 2020Our world seems to be spinning out of control from traumatic events. With Category 5 hurricanes, earthquakes, brush fires and another mass shooting on American soil, many people are finding themselves in the midst of unexpected calamities and natural disasters. If they are not personally affected, they may have loved ones who are. In these…
Prisoners at Higher Risk for PTSDDual Diagnosis, News and Research, Trauma & PTSDBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 5, 2020According to recent research, prisoners are at higher risk or PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder. Using data collected from a survey, the researchers found that being incarcerated nearly doubles the risk that a man will suffer from this devastating condition. Few studies have looked into this issue, but knowing that there is a connection between…
I Wish My Dad Could Have Gone to RehabAddiction, AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 5, 2020I wish my dad had gone to rehab. When I was a little girl my father treated me like a princess. He brought me dolls and built me a big toy chest to display them. We watched favorite TV shows and he always sat with his arm around me protectively. He’d take me to fancy…
Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise in Senior CitizensAddiction, Addiction Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 5, 2020In the late 1900s, pharmacology companies assured medical professionals that there was no risk of becoming addicted to prescription medications. As a result, doctors and nurses freely wrote prescriptions for these medicines. Unfortunately, the companies were wrong. As a result, prescription drug addiction has risen over the past few decades. The words “opioid crisis” have…
Eating Disorders and AlcoholismAddiction, Dual Diagnosis, Eating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 3, 2020In recent years, studies have shown that almost half of those who have an eating disorder also regularly abuse drugs or alcohol. Approximately 35% of people who abuse drugs or alcohol also have an eating disorder. This trend is particularly common in young teenage girls, so parents should take note of this in case they…
Salvia: More Harmful than Marijuana and Growing in UseAddiction, Drug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 2, 2020Have you ever heard of the drug Salvia? If you haven’t, you’re not alone. Salvia, also called diviner’s sage, magic mint, maria pastora, sally-d, seer’s sage, and shepherdess’s herb is a drug that you should know about, and know the risks. Medical experts have recognized salvia as a harmful plant that has psychoactive properties. In…
Facts about OxycontinSubstance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 1, 2020Oxycontin is one of several medications that are part of the prescription drug or opioid crisis. Oxycontin is an opioid, meaning that it is a medicine that is derived from the opium plant. Learning what these drugs are and how using them can affect you could save your life. Therefore, we offer several facts about…
