Embracing the ‘Failure’ of Relapse Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 14, 2020Relapse is more the rule than the exception in addiction recovery. In fact, relapse is considered a component of addiction, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), which says, “Addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.” Instead of viewing relapse as…
A Marketing Team’s One Word Promise for 2020 Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction TreatmentBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 13, 2020As we welcome in a new decade of promise and possibility, the Promises Behavioral Health marketing team has decided to toss out the old meaning of New Year’s Resolutions and focus on a one word theme to live and work towards this year. This one word promise will be accomplished through thoughtful actions and by…
Meth Paranoia and Domestic Violence Rates Addiction, Drug Addiction, drug rehab, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 12, 2020Methamphetamine is a highly addictive, long-lasting chemical substance that affects the central nervous system and creates a feeling of intense euphoria in the user. Meth works by causing the brain to release very high levels of the chemical dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that affects attention, alertness, motivation, and motor function. Elevated dopamine releases may…
Am I Dieting Failure or a Food Addict? Addiction, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 5, 2020Everyone overeats at some point. It could be an extra helping at dinner or sampling every dessert at a wedding or eating for comfort after a tough day. Others set a New Year’s resolution to lose weight but they start, stop and never really let a new eating program take hold. All of these behaviors…
Teach Your Children About Substance Use Addiction, Adolescent Issues, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 3, 2020“Teach your children well,” a Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young song famously advises. Children are impressionable, like tofu that absorbs the flavor of whatever it’s immersed in. But sadly, many children are immersed in unsavory environments. It’s time to learn how to teach your children about substance use. Influence of Parental Attitudes Some parents say…
Mental Illness Statistics – Are You Battling Co-Occurring Disorders? Addiction, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 29, 2019Are you struggling with mental illness? You may not know it. Mental illness statistics, like those discussed here, clearly show that many people have a need for a bit of help and comprehensive treatment. Getting it can change your life. And, if you are one of the many people using drugs or alcohol to manage…
What Is Rehab Like? Addiction, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 27, 2019Making the decision to take control of your life back from drugs and/or alcohol is one that takes a great deal of courage. However, no matter how committed you are to turning your life around and recovering from substance use disorder, you’re probably wondering what is rehab like. Understanding what you can expect during your…
You Can Break the Cycle of Psychological Dependence Addiction, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 23, 2019Getting the right kind of treatment for addiction issues is very important. You might not be sure just how to get that help, but we want to be the facility you turn to. At Promises Behavioral Health, we can give you the tools you need to break the cycle of a psychological dependence on drugs…
Physical Dependence Is Not The Same As Addiction Addiction, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 20, 2019Sometimes 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…
Signs of Addiction Addiction, Mental Health, Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 16, 2019As 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…
