Practicing Gratitude in Sobriety Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy Chrissy PetroneNovember 13, 2020 The human brain has a natural tendency to focus on negativity. It’s so second nature to us that there’s even a name for it, negativity bias. It can affect everything from our anxiety levels to our relationships. Negative thought patterns are not helpful or hopeful for anyone. Still, for someone in recovery, it may…
COVID-19 and the Link Between Mind and Body Wellness Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Health, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Trauma & PTSDBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 15, 2020As the global pandemic has raged on for several months, we’ve now had enough time to begin not just to wonder, but to reflect on its impacts. Many people have experienced an increase of stress and anxiety during this time, and certainly we have all had to make adjustments in one way or another. One big…
Relapse Prevention Techniques Addiction, Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 13, 2020Relapse prevention requires a plan of relapse prevention techniques that help you or your loved one stay clean and sober, and to successfully continue in recovery. The Promises Behavioral Health professionals understand that recovery is not easy and that relapse prevention is an ongoing part of recovery. We are here to help you through your treatment and…
Common Addiction Triggers Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 4, 2020Addiction and recovery both come with a variety of challenges. Events, life situations such as loss of a loved one, a relationship, or a job potentially trigger drinking or using other drugs that lead to addiction. Memories of past trauma, whether childhood trauma or trauma that occurred in adulthood, can also possibly trigger addiction. Promises Behavioral…
Childhood Trauma and Addiction Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Trauma & PTSDBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 1, 2020Are you a person that experienced childhood trauma and now struggle with addiction? Perhaps you feel that no one understands, so you use drugs to escape the past. Promises Behavioral Health offers treatment for your addiction and treatment to heal from your childhood trauma and addiction in the same caring, safe environment. Learn to understand the relationship…
Side Effects of Meth Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 25, 2020Methamphetamine, 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…
Happy Just to Be Here, Or Is There More to Life in Recovery? Addiction, Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 25, 2020 Entering recovery is both an exciting and scary experience. That is, it can be that way for many people – sometimes even at the same time. Most newly-sober individuals would probably admit to being relieved and/or grateful to be away from addiction. However, that doesn’t mean they always relish the prospect of this totally…
Need More Work-Life Balance In Recovery? Try These Tips Addiction, Addiction Recovery, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 25, 2020Whether you’re fresh out of rehab or actively working your recovery plan, there will come a time when things seem to go out of whack and you find yourself spinning your wheels. With so much on your plate and only so many hours in the day, it’s easy to get off-kilter and become discouraged that…
Understanding What Loneliness Is Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 20, 2020Are You Lonely Or Just Alone? Loneliness is having a negative perception of your social interactions. We’ve all heard the age-old adage of “I am alone, but I’m not lonely”. That speaks of self-perception and how important it is in determining how you feel about your situation. When it comes to the coronavirus outbreak, positively…
Preventing Relapse: How Strong Is Your Safety Net? Addiction Recovery, News and Research, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 8, 2020If you are working to overcome an addiction to drugs or alcohol, here’s a basic truth: No one can do it for you. But here’s another: Others can help. You’re much more likely to make it to successful recovery if you have a strong safety net in place for preventing relapse. That means establishing connections…
