How Much Does Rehab Cost?Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 25, 2020How much does rehab cost? It’s variable, and it really depends on the type of program that you’re going to, as well as your insurance. An inpatient rehab center will naturally be more expensive than an outpatient rehab center, but the level of services involved matters, too. During the process of addiction rehab admissions, you…
The Difference Between Physical Vs Psychological DependenceAddiction, Addiction Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 25, 2020Did you know that differences exist between two types of dependence on drugs or alcohol? These two types are physical vs psychological dependence. One leads to ill symptoms of withdrawal, while the other centers on cravings and other complex effects. What are these differences and how do they affect the treatment you need for recovery?…
Benzo WithdrawalAddiction, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 25, 2020Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are central nervous system (CNS) depressants commonly abused by some patients who are prescribed the drug. Others develop dependence from misusing the prescription for recreational purposes. Clients who choose Promises Behavioral Health have access to various addiction treatment programs to assist with benzo withdrawal, detox, and recovery. Treatment is done inpatient or outpatient…
Is Adderall the New Xanax? Why So Much Buzz About Adderall?Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 25, 2020Eighty-eight percent of the world’s legal amphetamine supply is produced in US, and over-worked college students, celebrities, and sports stars seem to be taking to the drug with increasing regularity. It doesn’t seem like too long ago that Xanax was the nation’s drug of choice, but it looks like a new prescription drug has entered…
5 Substance Abuse Facts Every HR Professional Should KnowNews and Research, Professionals Treatment & Issues, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 8, 2020Drug and alcohol problems cannot easily be ignored by human resource managers. Seventy percent of the estimated 14.8 million Americans who use illegal drugs are employed, and federal surveys indicate that around 24% of workers admit to drinking at work at least once in the past year.Human resource professionals need to be well-equipped to address…
Do Young-Adult Prescription Opioid Abusers Understand Their Risks?Addiction, Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 8, 2020In the U.S., significant numbers of young adults are involved in the abuse of a prescription opioid medication. An increase in this form of drug abuse largely helps explain the current increase in the frequency of opioid overdoses. In a study published in July 2014 in the International Journal of Drug Policy, a team of American…
Sleep Problems in Children May Lead to Substance Abuse Issues Later OnAddiction, Adolescent Issues, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 23, 2020Today, we know how important it is to get adequate rest. Unfortunately, not everyone has the chance to get it. Even more unfortunate is the fact that your past actions concerning sleep can affect your habits today. In fact, new research has recently linked childhood sleep problems and substance abuse. However, there is hope. With…
Adding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Substance Abuse Treatment Helps with DepressionAddiction, Depression, Mood Disorders, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 22, 2020Cognitive-behavioral therapy is one of the footholds in substance abuse treatment. Many addiction treatment specialists use this method to help their patients identify adverse behavioral patterns, and create new ones. It is also effective in treating depression. In fact, according to new research, they may be linked. To learn more about the connection between CBT…
Stress Tends to Play a Part in Cocaine RelapseAddiction, Mental Health, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 11, 2020The life of drug use can be challenging. However, trying to abandon that life can be equally tricky. It takes the help of an addiction treatment center, such as Promises Behavioral Health to begin the journey to recovery. But what happens after you’ve started down the path to sobriety? For some, stress and cocaine relapse…
Methods and Tips to Reduce Cravings for Drugs and AlcoholAddiction, Addiction Recovery, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 1, 2020Recovery from alcohol and drug abuse or addiction is a long and often difficult process. One of the hardest things to overcome is the almost unbearable craving you have to take a drink, use a drug, just to get over or get back to feeling good again. Cravings are incredibly hard to resist and are…
