Depression and Self-Harm More Likely in Bullied SiblingsMental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 5, 2015Those who were bullied by their siblings during adolescence are twice as likely to report being depressed and twice as likely to report self-harming, according to new research from the United Kingdom.
Women’s Addiction Treatment Program Opens at The Sundance Center in ArizonaUncategorizedBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 4, 2015An exclusive residential treatment program for women seeking to recover from addictions and co-occurring relationship issues, trauma, grief and other underlying disorders opens at The Sundance Center.
How to Know if You’re Addicted to LoveBehavioral AddictionsBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 3, 2015Wanting to be loved — and be in love — is normal human desire. But for some people, the euphoric feeling of being in love can be intoxicating and addictive.
A Love Addiction Checklist: Any of This Sound Familiar?Behavioral AddictionsBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 1, 2015Love uses the language of addiction — it’s a drug, it’s intoxicating. And there’s a reason for that. When we fall in love, our brains release a cocktail of pleasure chemicals and hormones. The result is the same sense of euphoria that cocaine delivers, studies show. Who can blame us for wanting more?
10 Tips for Talking to Your Teen About DrinkingAdolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 31, 2015Having the serious talks with your kids isn’t easy. Talking to your teen about sex, peer pressure, drugs, drinking and other issues can be awkward and many parents avoid it. But as daunting as the task may be, do not skip these conversations. Teens whose parents talk to them about drinking are much more likely to be…
Bullycide: How to Keep Bullying From Ruining Young LivesCulture & MediaBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 30, 2015A recent case of bullying is that of Ronin Shimizu, a 12-year-old who was allegedly bullied because he was a cheerleader. His family and friends said he was a friendly young man with diverse interests, some of which didn’t conform to gender norms. As a result, he was tormented with homophobic taunts. In a moment…
Super Bowl Is Bettor’s Dream, Addict’s NightmareBehavioral AddictionsBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 29, 2015Will Idina Menzel go over or under? If you have an opinion on whether the Tony Award-winning singer will take longer than 121 seconds to belt out the Star Spangled Banner before the Super Bowl, you could be a winner.
Problem Gamblers Show Opioid-Related Brain ChangesBehavioral AddictionsBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 29, 2015Opioids are a group of powerful drugs and medications directly or indirectly made from a plant called the opium poppy. All opioids reach the brain through sites, called opioid receptors, found on the surfaces of certain types of cells. In a study presented in October 2014 to the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology, a team of…
Psychological Abuse Just as Harmful to Children as Physical AbuseAdolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 28, 2015A new study published in the American Psychological Association journal Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice and Policy suggests that psychological abuse during childhood can be just as damaging as physical or sexual abuse.
How Parent Involvement Helps Kids in Addiction RecoveryRecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 27, 2015Parents have a powerful influence on their children’s choices, setting the tone for values and behavior. How can a concerned parent help prevent substance abuse and/or help kids in addiction recovery? The National Institutes of Health offers suggestions including early awareness and intervention, family bonding, and supervision of children’s activities.
