Decision-Making Affected by Binge DrinkingAddiction, Adolescent Issues, AlcoholismBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 8, 2020In society today, many teens believe alcohol use is a normal part of life. In most movies that prominently feature adolescents and teens, there is a scene where teens drink excessively. As a result, teens think that using alcohol is cool, and isn’t that big of a deal. Unfortunately, binge drinking and decision making are…
Gender Plays a Role in Perception of DepressionDepression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Mood DisordersBy Promises Behavioral HealthMay 2, 2020Whether you’re a man or a woman, when depression strikes, you may feel lost and confused. Sadly, there is a disconnect between gender and depression perception. In other words, people don’t see depression in women and depression in men the same way. As a result, it may be more difficult for you to get the…
Personality Plays into Likelihood for Alcohol DependenceAddiction, Alcoholism, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 20, 2020You may have heard the term “addictive personality” before. You’ve wondered how personality and alcohol dependence are related. However, there has never been a clear answer. At Promises Behavioral Health, we want to ensure that you understand how these two concepts interact in your life. However, we also want to make it clear that there…
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…
Alcohol Abuse StatisticsAddiction, Alcoholism, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 7, 2020There are many shocking facts related to alcohol abuse statistics. The number of individuals in the U.S., and around the world that have an issue with alcohol abuse continues to increase in spite of efforts to reduce the statistics. People with an alcohol addiction sometimes do not realize that they are actually a part of…
What are the Causes of Alcohol Abuse?Addiction, Alcoholism, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 4, 2020Alcoholism is not something that a person can just stop on their own. This myth is common among those with limited knowledge about alcoholism and what are the causes of alcohol abuse. Research shows that there are several factors that potentially play a role in excessive alcohol consumption and alcohol abuse. The Promises Behavioral Health…
Living With an Alcoholic: Getting Help is ImportantAddiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcoholism, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 12, 2020If you’re living with an alcoholic, it can be stressful. People who are addicted to alcohol or other substances can sometimes be unpredictable. They may engage in other behaviors you don’t agree with, spend money needlessly, or take advantage of others. In some cases, it can be hard to get them help because they aren’t…
Alcohol and Ibuprofen Can be a Dangerous MixAddiction, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 9, 2020For many people, drinking in moderation and using over-the-counter pain medication is just a normal part of life. When done responsibly, there isn’t necessarily an issue with either one of these behaviors. But the problem comes in when alcohol and ibuprofen are used in larger quantities and used together. At that point, they can start…
Depression, Substance Abuse, and Mental Illness in the MilitaryAddiction, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, News and Research, Professionals Treatment & Issues, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 25, 2020A 2007 CBS News story recounted the life of a soldier, Staff Sgt. Daniel Shannon, who had been injured in combat and subsequently suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Shannon was prone to violent outbursts, where he would find himself destroying furniture in fits of rage. Sadly, stories like his are common; as the wars…
Signs of a High-Functioning AlcoholicAddiction, Alcoholism, FeaturedBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 18, 2020It is not always easy to spot an alcoholic. Not everyone who has a drinking problem is falling down on a park bench with a brown paper bag concealing the bottle in their hand. Nor is every alcoholic spending their evenings perched on a bar stool ordering round after round to satisfy an addiction. For…
