Practicing Gratitude in Sobriety Addiction 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 Treatment Addiction, 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 Addiction Addiction, 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 Addiction Addiction, 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 Trauma Addiction, 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…
Addiction Recovery in Rural America Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Drug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 4, 2020Photo by Shep McAllister on Unsplash I had the opportunity to briefly speak with Nikki King to get an understanding of how Promises Behavioral Health can further help our rural communities and what her recommendations are on how to handle this newly added isolation. Addiction is one of the most difficult struggles that…
Gender Differences Play a Role in Addiction Addiction, Addiction Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 20, 2020When it comes to addiction, men and women handle it differently. Their bodies deal with drugs or alcohol in different ways, and it changes the chemical makeup of their brains separately. As a result, they need unique treatment options as well. At Promises Behavioral Health, we understand how men and women deal with addiction and…
Compromised Immune System Addiction, 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…
