What 11 Now-Sober Celebrities Want You to Know About Addiction Culture & Media, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 23, 2016Glance at the magazines in any supermarket checkout line, and it can sometimes seem as though every celebrity is struggling with drugs or alcohol. In reality, addiction is just as likely to touch the lives of the ordinary as it is the famous. The only difference is the famous are sure to have a global…
Musician Charts a Path From Addiction to Authenticity News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthDecember 28, 2015When musician, singer and songwriter Michael Shapiro tells the story of his drug and alcohol addiction, he starts in 1976, when his father took him to see Carlos Santana perform.
U.S. Government Stops Seizing Assets From Drug Dealers AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 29, 2015 A legal tool meant to take wealth and assets from suspected drug dealers has been halted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) after years in which millions in valuables were seized from people never charged with a crime.
Enlisting School and Family Best Way to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 25, 2015Not all teen prescription drug abuse prevention programs are created equal, as researchers from Duke University and Pennsylvania State University discovered during a recent study.
Project Semicolon: Inspired by Loss, Powered by Love News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 7, 2015It began as one person honoring her parent. Today, Project Semicolon is a viral phenomenon, challenging mental illness stereotypes and spreading a message of hope and encouragement to all those struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide.
‘To Write Love on Her Arms’ Spawns Blog, Movie, and Book on Addiction Recovery Culture & MediaBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 28, 2015When Jamie Tworkowski first met Renee Yohe, she was 19, depressed, bipolar, and hooked on coke and booze — with 50 scars from cutting herself. He was struck by the self-hate phrase she’d carved into her forearm.
Watch Out for Binge-Watching TV Behavioral Addictions, Featured, News and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 9, 2015A marathon session of watching your favorite TV show sounds harmless enough. Thanks to on-demand viewing and online streaming, it’s easy to catch up on several episodes or even a whole season at a time. But binge-consuming anything — whether it’s TV, booze or food — may be a sign that something is missing in…
7 Signs You May Be Addicted to Work Behavioral AddictionsBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 28, 2015Being a workaholic is something that some people might joke about. Addiction researchers take it seriously, though. Being addicted to work is a real thing and it can be a real problem for some people.
10 Tips for Talking to Your Teen About Drinking Adolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 31, 2015Having the serious talks with your kids isn’t easy. Talking to your teen about sex, peer pressure, drugs, drinking and other issues can be awkward and many parents avoid it. But as daunting as the task may be, do not skip these conversations. Teens whose parents talk to them about drinking are much more likely to be…
How Parent Involvement Helps Kids in Addiction Recovery RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 27, 2015Parents have a powerful influence on their children’s choices, setting the tone for values and behavior. How can a concerned parent help prevent substance abuse and/or help kids in addiction recovery? The National Institutes of Health offers suggestions including early awareness and intervention, family bonding, and supervision of children’s activities.
