Where to Give this Giving Tuesday UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneDecember 1, 2020 You know that good feeling you get when you give to others? Whether you give time, talent or money to help others, you can’t help but feel good. Recent studies show that generosity actually helps to improve your mental and physical health! In the year 2020, it seems we could all benefit from…
What Does Their Addiction Say About Me? UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneNovember 25, 2020Watching someone you love struggle with addiction, day in and day out, can be incredibly heartbreaking and discouraging. Even when they have been to drug and alcohol rehab, worrying about their potential for relapse is enough to keep you up at night. Besides feeling helpless, you may also feel angry, frustrated, disappointed, and sad, all…
When There’s Addiction In Your Family UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneNovember 12, 2020As dependence on alcohol and drugs is our most serious national public health problem, it’s likely that you know someone who has fallen into the trap of addiction or needed treatment. Whether this person is a friend, an uncle, a daughter or a parent, it is no easier watching this disease wreak havoc on their…
Promises Scholarship Winner UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneNovember 2, 2020Promises Behavioral Health is proud to announce Veronica R. as the winner of the Fall 2020 scholarship! The scholarship’s purpose is to help support students who want to advance their studies and achievements academically. Through this opportunity, Promises hopes to give others the chance to shine in the world of recovery and show that you…
COVID Anxiety in the Wake of Our Nation’s Collective Trauma UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneOctober 29, 2020In 2019 staying home due to fears that you might become contaminated with an illness, wearing gloves, sanitizing everything, wearing a mask, and rejecting a handshake would be cause for concern. However, in 2020 these practices have become a daily part of our lives. This pandemic has undoubtedly brought with it many challenges and…
Cultivating Calm: How to Heal from Anxiety with Alisha Phipps UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneOctober 22, 2020As we wrap up the last few weeks of October and begin to feel the chill of autumn in the air, we at Promises Behavioral Health want to bring Emotional Wellness Month into focus. Emotional wellness asks us to stop, assess and understand our emotions and those of our loved ones. Emotional wellness and…
Together, We Are Healing UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 1, 2020Together, We Are Healing: How Individual Recovery Impacts Our Communities You may think that recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction or even a mental health disorder is a private and personal experience. An experience that should be done in secret, without telling others that you have sought treatment or are currently in therapy because…
National Recovery Month Celebration Events UncategorizedBy Chrissy PetroneAugust 28, 2020National Recovery Month Celebration Events 2020 has been a year for the history books. Still, that does not mean that our recovery communities can’t celebrate the successes of friends and family in their sobriety journeys. National Recovery Month, sponsored and recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), was created with the…
Are Antidepressants Addictive, and Are They Safe? Addiction, drug rehab, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, UncategorizedBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 18, 2020If you’ve ever asked the question are antidepressants addictive, it could be because you or a loved one is battling an addiction problem related to these kinds of drugs. While not all antidepressants cause serious addiction issues, many of them can have unwanted side effects. Stopping the medication can also be more complicated than some…
COVID-19 UncategorizedBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 13, 2020To our valued clients, families, and staff, With the current rise of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the US, Promises Behavioral Health and our family of treatment centers across the nation are working tirelessly to ensure we are exceeding the CDC recommended practices. It is our mission to maintain a healthy environment for clients and staff…
