What Are the Physical Effects of Alcohol? Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcoholism, Behavioral Addictions, Dual Diagnosis, UncategorizedBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 27, 2019Millions of people in the United States die each year due to alcohol-related problems. Alcohol is one of the most devastating substances that people ingest. It’s overwhelming because the difficulties of alcohol are often overlooked and downplayed. Not everyone recognizes how detrimental the physical effects of alcohol are. Consequently, people who indulge in alcohol not…
The Dangers of Mixing Cocaine and Alcohol Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Adolescent Issues, Behavioral Addictions, Depression, Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 27, 2019Can you mix cocaine and alcohol? According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), there were about 1.5 million cocaine users across the U.S. in 2017, and 14.1 million adults had an alcohol use disorder. Many cocaine users mix the drug with alcohol, but that doesn’t mean it’s the right health choice.…
Understanding Drug Withdrawal Symptoms Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 27, 2019The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that almost 25 million Americans by the age of 12 have used illicit drugs within the last month. Drugs and alcohol can change the way that the brain processes emotions and regulates someone’s mood. Continued abuse of drugs and alcohol leads to dependence. Once you have formed…
Side Effects of Meth Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 27, 2019Methamphetamine or meth stimulates your central nervous system. Whether it’s called crystal meth, meth, ice, blue, or any other street term, methamphetamine has powerful effects on your brain and body. It can cause short-term and long-term side effects. Meth can cause physical dependence and addiction. If you want to stop using meth, a men’s and…
Opioid Epidemic Statistics Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, pain managementBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 27, 2019Opioid epidemic statistics remain essential forms of data that various public health agencies collect to address the growing opioid abuse problem. Opioids in the U.S. statistics show us how the issue of opioid abuse has grown. Understanding opioid epidemic statistics helps pave the way toward finding solutions to a problem that has cost countless lives and…
Benefits of the 12-Step Program For Addiction Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Recovery, UncategorizedBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 20, 2019Historically, the 12 step program for addiction, whether it is alcohol or drug addiction, has been a successful method of recovery from substance abuse for many people. One reason why it’s useful is because it’s usually free; donations often support 12 step programs. Another reason why the 12 step program for addiction is effective is…
Understanding Substance Abuse Recovery Addiction Recovery, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 19, 2019When a person reaches the crossroad of a crisis in his or her life, all of the prior learning, beliefs, and coping mechanisms that made him tick in the past are suddenly no longer valid. Everything has fallen apart. This knowledge is essential for understanding substance abuse recovery. Those who have been caught up in…
Emotional Effects of Alcohol Addiction, Addiction Recovery, AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 15, 2019Mental health treatment programs often find themselves dealing with people who also have problems with alcohol. This is because many people first start drinking in order to try to manage the adverse effects of a psychological issue. The problem is often made worse because the emotional effects of alcohol can cause other problems to intensify.…
Side Effects of Quitting Alcohol Cold Turkey Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction TreatmentBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 14, 2019The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence report that 1 in every 12 adults in the United States suffer from some type of alcohol dependence. It is the most regularly-used addictive substance nationwide. Regularly drinking large amounts of alcohol can cause the brain to get used to how the substance interferes with neurotransmitter transmitter and…
The Long and Short Term Heroin Effects Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction TreatmentBy Promises Behavioral HealthNovember 11, 2019Heroin is a drug made in a lab with components from the Asian poppy plant. When consumed, heroin becomes morphine. The high associated with heroin can cause users to become dependent on the drug. Below, you will find more information about the long and short term heroin effects. Plus, you’ll see how an individual therapy program at Promises…
