Antabuse Helps Alcoholics Stop DrinkingAlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 30, 2013Alcoholism is a destructive addiction that can literally ruin people’s lives. Whether you’re struggling with excessive drinking yourself or you love someone who is, you understand all too well the path of devastation this chronic condition can bring, from splintered relationships to serious medical issues. Professional addiction treatment, individual therapy and attending support groups can…
Putting Lives Back Together at The RanchAddiction RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 10, 2013Becca Davis, residential manager at The Ranch, is a calm, knowing force in addiction treatment. “We see miracles happen every day,” says Becca, who herself once suffered from addiction. Seeking treatment was among the “scariest” decisions of her life, she said, but it was also one of the best.
Should Addiction Treatment Be Covered The Same Way as Heart Disease Treatment?Addiction RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJuly 18, 2011It’s time to stop talking out of both sides of our mouth. Drug addiction is now recognized as a chronic medical disease just as heart disease and diabetes and cancer are chronic medical diseases. In that sense, addiction is a traditional disease. It should be covered the same way. That’s not the case today, however.…
