Moving Away From the Word “Addict”Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Dependence, Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy Chrissy PetroneFebruary 23, 2021Am 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. …
How We Talk About Addiction MattersAddiction Recovery, Addiction TreatmentBy Chrissy PetroneFebruary 9, 2021Whether you are supporting someone who is in recovery or you’re urging someone with an addiction to seek help, what we know is that how we talk about addiction matters. Choosing our words with intention can mean the difference between our loved ones reaching out for the support they need or falling further into the…
New Year Recovery Resolutions 2021Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Chrissy PetroneJanuary 12, 2021Often, as the New Year rolls around, the practice of creating recovery resolutions offers a time to think about what to leave behind as you seek change in the coming year or seek to reaffirm your recovery resolutions. This year it’s time for a reset. To honor the year we just had, let’s do things…
Practicing Gratitude in SobrietyAddiction Recovery, RecoveryBy Chrissy PetroneNovember 13, 2020 The human brain has a natural tendency to focus on negativity. It’s so second nature to us that there’s even a name for it, negativity bias. It can affect everything from our anxiety levels to our relationships. Negative thought patterns are not helpful or hopeful for anyone. Still, for someone in recovery, it may…
Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT) & Substance Use Disorder TreatmentAddiction, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Trauma & PTSDBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 29, 2020Many 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…
Stress and AddictionAddiction, Addiction Treatment, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 7, 2020Stress is a known factor in the risk of both addiction and relapse. The link between stress and addiction has been the subject of many studies. Stress is not easy for some people to handle in a healthy way. Promises Behavioral Health professionals recognize how stress potentially contributes to your addiction. Discover how to cope…
Childhood Trauma and AddictionAddiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Trauma & PTSDBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 1, 2020Are you a person that experienced childhood trauma and now struggle with addiction? Perhaps you feel that no one understands, so you use drugs to escape the past. Promises Behavioral Health offers treatment for your addiction and treatment to heal from your childhood trauma and addiction in the same caring, safe environment. Learn to understand the relationship…
Is Trauma Behind Your Alcohol or Drug Use?Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Trauma & PTSDBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 8, 2020For those struggling with trauma, substances such as drugs and alcohol can seem to offer a way to cope with emotional pain. It’s a false promise, of course. The numbing effects of the drink or the drug will eventually wear off, and the pain will return in force. And with it often comes a new…
Do I Need Dual Diagnosis Treatment?Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Mental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 30, 2020Substance use disorder is an extremely complex medical condition. While many people see just the physical evidence of alcohol and drug use and abuse, there are many other components that are involved. One of these components is a mental illness, which might lead you to ask: do I need dual diagnosis treatment? At Promises Behavioral…
Addiction-Related TraumaAddiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Trauma & PTSDBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 28, 2020The consequences of an active and unchecked addictive disorder can be far-reaching and devastatingly impactful as every aspect of an individual’s life becomes vulnerable to the effects of problematic substance use. Losses occur across the spectrum of daily life—in relationships, finances, physical health, mental and emotional stability, self-esteem, self-image, spirituality, motivation, and confidence. The possibility…
