The Benefits of Addiction InterventionAddiction, Addiction Treatment, HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 22, 2020If you have a loved one who has been spiraling out of control with their addiction you have probably tried many times to get them to stop. Often this means a continuous cycle of threats, promises, reprieves, relapses, then new threats and promises. The benefits of addiction intervention can put a stop to this terrible…
Virtual Cooking with Laura LeaAddiction, Addiction Recovery, HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 20, 2020Promises Behavioral Health partnered with Nashville Holistic Chef, Laura Lea Bryant, to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month with a live virtual cooking class! Both Promises Behavioral Health and Laura Lea share an incredible passion for bringing awareness to mental health wellness and understand the importance of self-love and care. The virtual cooking class was free…
Mental Health is Important for Overall Physical HealthAddiction, Dual Diagnosis, Health, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 9, 2020There has always been a connection between mental health and physical health. However, recently, experts have taken the time to research this connection. Accordingly, they have discovered that taking care of your mental health is equally as important as taking care of your physical health. If you need assistance to ensure that both can thrive,…
Addiction and ImmunityAddiction, Addiction Treatment, HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 6, 2020The threat of COVID-19 is presenting all of us with unique circumstances. The uncertainty and anxiety are sure to wear down our mental and physical health. Unfortunately, folks suffering from addiction are at an even higher risk. Addiction and immunity are directly linked. In other words, your physical health already weak from alcohol and drug…
Epidemic vs. PandemicDual Diagnosis, Health, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 10, 2020People following the ever-unfolding COVID-19 crisis are hearing a lot of different terms thrown around, which may be hard to distinguish from each other. For example, what difference does it make if the coronavirus is considered an epidemic vs. pandemic? There are specific criteria a disease must meet before being declared one or the other.…
Compromised Immune SystemAddiction, Health, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 6, 2020There are common illnesses that often result in a compromised immune system, such as the flu. While some people get a mild case of the flu, others experience serious, even deadly consequences. This is magnified many times when thinking of the coronavirus. There are some risks that likely increase your risk of getting coronavirus, or…
Addiction and Physical HealthAddiction, Health, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 1, 2020COVID-19, the virus that quickly spread across the globe and reached pandemic status, is especially hard on those who have underlying health issues. As someone who is in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, what does that mean for you? Addiction and your physical health are the two most important areas of your life right…
Addiction and the Brain: What You Need to KnowAddiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 4, 2020One of the main problems with drugs and alcohol is that they affect the way the brain works. They can cause serious and significant problems for anyone who uses or abuses them, especially over the long term. It’s important to understand addiction and the brain, so you can get a better idea of how drug…
Depression and Heart FailureDepression, Dual Diagnosis, Health, Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 7, 2020Did you know that there is a link between depression and heart failure? Depression is often associated with chronic health problems, including cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Patients often become discouraged about the limitations that the disease places on them, along with unpleasant side effects from medication. What is the Link Between Depression and Heart…
Disproven Treatments for Paranoid SchizophreniaDual Diagnosis, Health, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 7, 2020When it comes to finding an effective paranoid schizophrenia treatment, it’s important to recognize that every patient is unique and will respond differently to each treatment option. However, there are certain treatments that have been proven effective in treating schizophrenia. In particular, medications such as risperidone and olanzapine have each been shown to be an…
