“ I think one of the things I can do is eliminate some of the shame and the guilt that comes with families and people who are experiencing addiction.” Following her feature in Elle Magazine, former Mayor of Nashville, Megan Barry sat down with me to start the conversation that we as a society should…
Sometimes you will hear someone use the words “dependence” and “addiction” interchangeably. Is it possible to be physically dependent on drugs or alcohol and not be addicted? Yes, it is. Some drugs, particularly opioids, develop physical dependency in a short period of time requiring a professional opioid addiction treatment to recover successfully. According to the National…
As with many other mental and physical health conditions, early diagnosis and treatment of an addiction issue increase the chances of success. Yet catching addiction while it’s in the early stages of development requires you to know what behaviors indicate these issues. Not every person struggling with deadlines or canceling social events is dealing with…
If you or someone you love has addiction issues related to drinking, you might have asked yourself: why is alcohol addictive? That’s a fair question, and one a lot of people wonder about. After all, many people drink and not all of them become addicted to it. But yet alcohol is an addictive substance. So…
Often times substance addiction is not the only issue a person battles. At times there is a secondary issue at play, which is why it is so important to be properly diagnosed upon entering rehab. There are a number of mental disorders that can compound addiction. It may have led to the addiction or may…
Opiates create a broad array of health problems when abused and may be poorly understood by much of the population. For example, some may assume that legal prescription drugs can’t cause addiction. Sadly, that is not the case with opiates. Therefore, you must understand the opiate’s definition to ensure that you remain healthy. Doing so…
Have you been thinking about entering into an addiction treatment program or mental health treatment program Have you wondered about where to find rehab centers near me? Maybe you would just like some information for someone you care about? The good news is that there is good, qualified, professional, and experienced help available. The not-so-good news…
How to stop drinking is a popular internet search, and something that’s on the mind of someone who’s battling an alcohol addiction. Whether you or a loved one may have a problem with alcohol, Promises Behavioral Health can help. We want to see you succeed, and enjoy living a recovered life that can bring you…
Quitting drugs is often a painful problem due to withdrawal. And this reaction is one that goes through many different phases before finishing. Therefore, you must understand the stages of withdrawal to keep yourself safe. These steps usually occur with most people but will vary in many ways. Take them as a guideline to the…
Drug abuse and the holidays are frequent partners in a way that can be very devastating to many people. For example, you may have lost loved ones during this time and feel compelled to use substances to ease the pain of their memories. Thankfully, sober holidays don’t have to be a distant memory. If you…