Benzos and AlcoholAddiction, Alcoholism, Drug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 22, 2020Benzodiazepines were prescribed for decades, and then became a commonly abused class of drugs. Mixing benzos and alcohol has serious risks for anyone that mixes these two drugs. Promises Behavioral Health understands the correlation between alcohol and benzos abuse, and the associated risks, and helps clients enter into recovery to get their life back on track. To…
Wine Mom CultureAddiction, Alcoholism, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 19, 2020Did 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…
Drinking and Social MediaAddiction, Alcoholism, Culture & MediaBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 16, 2020Social media likely plays an important role in the lives of millions of people. Multiple studies have demonstrated various effects of using social media platforms on the lives of site users. Do alcohol manufacturers believe that they can increase profits with drinking and social media campaigns? Is there any real link between drinking and social…
The Scary Facts About Binge DrinkingAddiction, Addiction Treatment, AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 25, 2020No one wants to admit to being a binge drinker. It sounds terrible and like a really bad idea. Binging on anything is unhealthy. Yet, the scary truth is that a lot of adults and underage people do binge drink, and they do it on a regular basis. Often alcohol and peer pressure combined lead…
How Parents Can Influence College Students’ DrinkingAddiction, Adolescent Issues, AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthJune 8, 2020Selfies of drunken, wasted students are alarming to any parent preparing to send a budding adult off to college. But experts say that those images convey a false idea about many young people’s experiences and that parents influence college drinking more than they may think. If your teen or young adult child is struggling with…
Why Do I Need Alcohol Abuse Counseling?Addiction, Addiction Treatment, AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 24, 2020Across the United States, about 18 million adults struggle with alcohol use disorder, according to the National Institutes of Health. This prevalent health condition is also one of the leading causes of preventable death in the nation. So, if you find yourself wondering why do I need alcohol abuse counseling, you wouldn’t be alone. Signs You…
The Stages of Alcohol Addiction RecoveryAddiction, Addiction Recovery, AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 18, 2020Recovering from alcohol addiction is often a lengthy process. Recovery works in stages, just as addiction does. Alcohol is often viewed as less risky or dangerous than other drugs due to its legality. However, alcohol use disorder affects nearly 6% of adults. For many people, alcohol addiction recovery requires professional treatment. Detoxification for Alcohol Addiction…
How Can I Stop Drinking?Addiction, Alcoholism, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 15, 2020If you are like many people, you drink as a way to relax or as part of a peer group when engaging in certain activities. Parties, concerts, and festivals are often activities that can be more memorable when you have a drink in hand. At some point, though, you might wonder: how can I stop…
How Hard Is It To Quit Drinking?Addiction, Alcoholism, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 14, 2020Most people who consume alcoholic beverages don’t know how hard it is to quit drinking. In fact, it’s pretty common to hear someone say that they can stop drinking any time they want to. This is especially true if you are concerned about a loved one’s drinking. If that’s the case, contact the alcohol addiction…
Alcohol Addiction Signs In Teens You Need to KnowAddiction, Adolescent Issues, AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 8, 2020Alcohol use in teens is a problem of epidemic proportions. Though it doesn’t typically receive as much media coverage as other types of substance use disorders, the presence of alcohol addiction signs in teens can set up a whole generation for significant issues in the future. How Common Is Alcohol Addiction In Teens? You might…
