You tap your fingers against the empty bottle, sweat pooling at the base of your back. The things you see and know are in stark contrast to what you want to know. The bottle you hold contains nothing. It is dry, consumed. It shouldn’t be, not when you know full well the seal was broken…
Indeed, online support for recovery is available. Since the turn of the century and the decades following, we have witnessed a massive shift in our world. In the last year alone, our lives have become seemingly dependent upon our internet connection, as technology has become the platform where we work, play, learn, exercise, and socialize.…
Am I an addict or am I a person with an addiction? Words are powerful, and no one appreciates being labeled. Substance use disorders and the stigma of addiction has long undermined the self-esteem of recovering people. People in recovery can be especially vulnerable when it comes to their identity and sense of self-worth. …
Many of us are unaware of how our thoughts impact how we feel and how we behave. Many people also do not know that we can cultivate more control over our minds and thoughts, which can support our health and well-being. When we allow our minds to run wild, it will, especially for those in…
As the global pandemic has raged on for several months, we’ve now had enough time to begin not just to wonder, but to reflect on its impacts. Many people have experienced an increase of stress and anxiety during this time, and certainly we have all had to make adjustments in one way or another. One big…
Did you join a social media site dedicated to the wine mom culture that started you on the path to developing alcohol use disorder (AUD)? Do you schedule your daily activities or social life around mommy wine groups? Promises Behavioral Health realizes the strong impact that drinking wine or any other alcohol has on the lives…
Addiction and recovery both come with a variety of challenges. Events, life situations such as loss of a loved one, a relationship, or a job potentially trigger drinking or using other drugs that lead to addiction. Memories of past trauma, whether childhood trauma or trauma that occurred in adulthood, can also possibly trigger addiction. Promises Behavioral…
How 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…
Did 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?…
Benzodiazepines, 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…