Man Dies After Paranoid Reaction to Magic Crystals AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 12, 2013Daniel Parks’ wife had fallen asleep, shattered after a long day at the UK-based music festival Bestival. Daniel locked himself in the bathroom—his mind frazzled by his use of drugs over the weekend—and took a kitchen knife with him. He mutilated his lower arms, sending blood cascading down onto the floor of the small cubicle…
Federal Rules Eased for Opioid Addiction Treatment Drug Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Drug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 10, 2013A relaxed rule is good news for drug addiction facilities. Federal regulators are allowing more flexibility for physicians prescribing buprenorphine, a drug important in treating those with an opioid addiction. According to the American Medical Association, this move is an important one in a nation representing the consumption of 99 percent of the manufactured hydrocodone.…
Mexican Drug Cartels Using Cannons to Fire Marijuana Across Border Addiction, Drug Addiction, FeaturedBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 8, 2013The manufacturer with a strong demand in the market often seeks to get the product to market through the most efficient means possible. Very few manufacturers would rely on makeshift cannons to complete the task. This medium is not too outrageous for Mexican drug cartels, however. According to a recent Time magazine report, borders won’t…
First-of-Its-Kind Study Finds Marijuana in Blood One Month After Abstinence Addiction, Adolescent Issues, Drug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 5, 2013The legalization of marijuana in states like Colorado requires additional regulation to make the legalization safe for all residents. For instance, there are many adverse effects associated with the use of cannabis, such as an increased risk of psychotic episodes. In addition, cannabis use may impact other areas of physical and mental health. The legalization…
Teens Are Feeling More Anxious Than Ever Addiction, Adolescent Issues, Drug Addiction, Featured, Mental Health, Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 2, 2013Is your teen what you would call a “worry wart?” Does she experience panic attacks? Does she avoid social situations? Does she seem anxious even when you can’t see anything to be worried about? If you can describe your teen with any of the above statements, it is possible that she suffers from an anxiety…
Substance Abuse, Addiction Take Heavy Toll on Military Families Addiction, Alcoholism, Featured, Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Trauma & PTSDBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 1, 2013If you’re in a military family, you’re keenly aware of the cost of your family member’s service to the country. You may find yourself living on a military base, far away from other family and close friends. You may find yourself charged with the sole care, feeding and nurturing of your children, from infants to…
DEA’s First Bitcoin Seizure: A Stark Warning for Anybody Walking Down the Silk Road AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 28, 2013 News has surfaced that the DEA has made its first seizure of the online currency Bitcoin; a landmark moment for law enforcement’s battle against online drug sales. Many drug users scour the “Deep Web,” using the encrypted online currency to purchase illicit narcotics from the online drug marketplace Silk Road. This has attracted the attention…
Alarming Rise in Babies Born Addicted to Prescription Drugs Addiction, Featured, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 27, 2013For the last several years, headlines have told the story of the new drug scourge in the U.S. Prescription narcotic painkillers are being used and abused like never before. From young teens experimenting, to adults with legitimate prescriptions, to junkies needing a new, cheap high, the number of people falling victim to abuse continues to…
Prescription Painkillers Can Make Chronic Pain Worse AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 26, 2013Years ago, Dr. Michael Baron made a surprising discovery: Prescription painkillers often make chronic pain worse, not better. When he published his original research in 2006, this finding defied all logic. “When I told my patients they’d have less pain if they stopped using pain meds, they told me I was crazy,” Dr. Baron recalls.…
Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse in Women – The Importance of Getting Help Addiction, Drug Addiction, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 22, 2013Abuse by a domestic partner causes both physical and emotional pain. Sometimes that pain can trigger substance abuse in the woman being victimized. If you (or someone you love) are in a violent relationship and struggling with an addiction, finding help is critical to your healing. This article will help you learn more about the…
