Am I Dieting Failure or a Food Addict? Addiction, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 5, 2020Everyone overeats at some point. It could be an extra helping at dinner or sampling every dessert at a wedding or eating for comfort after a tough day. Others set a New Year’s resolution to lose weight but they start, stop and never really let a new eating program take hold. All of these behaviors…
What Are the Subtle Trauma Effects? Trauma & PTSDBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 4, 2020Even the smallest childhood traumas can strongly influence our adult lives. We tend to think of early trauma as violence, sexual abuse, neglect and loss, or as something caused by major catastrophes, crimes or accidents. There are many different levels of overt trauma. However, there are subtle trauma effects that can lead to major consequences.…
Teach Your Children About Substance Use Addiction, Adolescent Issues, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 3, 2020“Teach your children well,” a Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young song famously advises. Children are impressionable, like tofu that absorbs the flavor of whatever it’s immersed in. But sadly, many children are immersed in unsavory environments. It’s time to learn how to teach your children about substance use. Influence of Parental Attitudes Some parents say…
Depression in High School Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 2, 2020Are you struggling with how to help a depressed friend? If so, you are not alone. Depression affects more than 3 million teenagers each year, and most of them have friends like you who are trying to find ways to help. Because you are a close friend, you are in a unique position to observe…
OCD in High School Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 1, 2020“Oh, I’m so OCD.” It’s become a common expression, exclaimed by someone who is a bit overly tidy or who likes to eat their candies by color. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is, in actuality, a serious condition that causes immense, almost unbearable unrest and discomfort in individuals who struggle with it. It is relatively common, with…
Depression and Anxiety: The Link to Substance Abuse Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 31, 2019Depression and anxiety are two mental health disorders that commonly occur alongside a substance use disorder. Having both can turn into a vicious cycle as one disorder can make the other worse. However, addiction, anxiety, and depression can be treated at a dual diagnosis treatment center in Long Beach, CA, or another city. Dual diagnosis…
Mental Illness Statistics – Are You Battling Co-Occurring Disorders? Addiction, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 29, 2019Are you struggling with mental illness? You may not know it. Mental illness statistics, like those discussed here, clearly show that many people have a need for a bit of help and comprehensive treatment. Getting it can change your life. And, if you are one of the many people using drugs or alcohol to manage…
What Is Rehab Like? Addiction, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 27, 2019Making the decision to take control of your life back from drugs and/or alcohol is one that takes a great deal of courage. However, no matter how committed you are to turning your life around and recovering from substance use disorder, you’re probably wondering what is rehab like. Understanding what you can expect during your…
Long Term Effects of Meth Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 26, 2019If you or a loved one are using methamphetamine, you’re likely already aware of how the drug can cause immediate negative effects. You may not understand how the drug can cause lasting health problems when used for an extended period. If you or a loved one are ready to get help for addiction to avoid…
You Can Break the Cycle of Psychological Dependence Addiction, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 23, 2019Getting the right kind of treatment for addiction issues is very important. You might not be sure just how to get that help, but we want to be the facility you turn to. At Promises Behavioral Health, we can give you the tools you need to break the cycle of a psychological dependence on drugs…
