Current Cost of the Opioid Crisis Addiction, Drug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 14, 2020The opioid crisis is progressing at an alarming rate and it is taking a financial toll on us all. Estimates of the cost vary by source, but a recent study showed that the current cost of the opioid crisis to the U.S. is a trillion dollars since 2002 and will cost another $500 billion by…
Sleeping Pill Abuse on Airplanes Addiction, Drug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 13, 2020It’s no secret that people who are terrified of flying have been “medicating” themselves on airplanes for years with alcohol, anxiety medication and antihistamines that have a sedating effect. As more people rely on sleeping pills to get a restful night at home, more people will also struggle with sleeping pill abuse on airplanes. Some…
Porn Addiction Harms Teens, Marriages, and Real-Life Encounters Addiction, Culture & Media, Sex AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 12, 2020Heavy or compulsive use of pornography can have serious consequences for some consumers. Not only does pornography have real addiction potential, but heavy consumption of pornographic materials can disrupt lives in other ways. Porn addiction harms teens, marriages, and real-life encounters. While not all of the very high percentage of people who view porn on…
Am I an Alcoholic? Addiction, Alcoholism, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 8, 2020This may be a tough topic to read, but if you are wondering whether you or a loved one is, in fact, an alcoholic, it may be one of the most important self-assessments or assessments you make. Look through the following questions and answer honestly. Am I an Alcoholic Self-Evaluation 1. Do you feel you…
Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise in Senior Citizens Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 5, 2020In the late 1900s, pharmacology companies assured medical professionals that there was no risk of becoming addicted to prescription medications. As a result, doctors and nurses freely wrote prescriptions for these medicines. Unfortunately, the companies were wrong. As a result, prescription drug addiction has risen over the past few decades. The words “opioid crisis” have…
I Wish My Dad Could Have Gone to Rehab Addiction, AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 5, 2020I wish my dad had gone to rehab. When I was a little girl my father treated me like a princess. He brought me dolls and built me a big toy chest to display them. We watched favorite TV shows and he always sat with his arm around me protectively. He’d take me to fancy…
Eating Disorders and Alcoholism Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Eating DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 3, 2020In recent years, studies have shown that almost half of those who have an eating disorder also regularly abuse drugs or alcohol. Approximately 35% of people who abuse drugs or alcohol also have an eating disorder. This trend is particularly common in young teenage girls, so parents should take note of this in case they…
Salvia: More Harmful than Marijuana and Growing in Use Addiction, Drug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 2, 2020Have you ever heard of the drug Salvia? If you haven’t, you’re not alone. Salvia, also called diviner’s sage, magic mint, maria pastora, sally-d, seer’s sage, and shepherdess’s herb is a drug that you should know about, and know the risks. Medical experts have recognized salvia as a harmful plant that has psychoactive properties. In…
Heroin Abuse Among the Homeless Addiction, HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 30, 2020Homelessness and substance abuse often go hand in hand, likely because some addictions are so overpowering they lead the alcohol or drug user to chase their next high at the cost of nearly everything else in their lives — their health, job, family and home. Sadly the rate of heroin abuse among the homeless is…
How to Help a Loved One Overcome Drug or Alcohol Addiction AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 29, 2020Dealing with an addict spouse may seem like a struggle at times, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. The person you fell in love with and married is still there but is challenged by disease. Fortunately, recovery is possible. Unfortunately, the nature of the disease that is addiction means that a…
