How to Live With a Loved One in RecoveryAddiction, Addiction Recovery, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy Promises Behavioral HealthMarch 10, 2020If you have a loved one who’s recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction, it’s essential to help them have a clean and sober life. When you know how to live with a loved one in recovery, you can give them the best chance at a great future. That doesn’t mean you should do all…
Tips for Relapse PreventionAddiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthFebruary 9, 2020If you are a recovering alcoholic or substance abuser, you know that relapse is a not-uncommon occurrence. While it’s important to recognize this fact, there are things you can do proactively to prevent falling into relapse. Use our tips for relapse prevention to help you. Tips For Relapse Prevention Identify high-risk situations – You know…
Recovery Lifestyle: 6 Tips for Staying SoberRecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 27, 2020It is a common belief that a person with an addiction is “fixed” or cured during drug rehab. But because addiction is a chronic disease, even after completing drug or alcohol rehab, there’s still work to do. Thanks to detox and treatment, you have cleansed substances from your body and gained new insights in therapy…
Get Answers on Whether Social Media Helps or Hinders RecoveryAddiction Recovery, Culture & Media, Mental Health, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 25, 2020Technology can be a double-edged sword. Some studies report the hazards of technology and cell phone use while others say social media makes people feel better. With recovery-oriented social media and addiction recovery apps growing, we spoke to David Sack, MD, who is board certified in psychiatry, addiction psychiatry and addiction medicine and chief medical…
Embracing the ‘Failure’ of RelapseAddiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 14, 2020Relapse is more the rule than the exception in addiction recovery. In fact, relapse is considered a component of addiction, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), which says, “Addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.” Instead of viewing relapse as…
New Book The Recovery-Minded Church Provides Addiction Recovery Toolkit for Church LeadersAddiction RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 18, 2016The Recovery-Minded Church provides practical, clinically informed tips from a Christian addiction specialist to guide church leaders and congregations as they love and minister to people with addictions.
Celebrate Recovery During National Recovery MonthAddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 29, 2015September is National Recovery Month. During this month, the success stories of people who are in recovery from addiction or mental health issues are celebrated, along with treatment centers and those who work in the field of recovery. The U.S. Department of Health and SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) have been sponsoring…
Celebrate Recovery Month at the 10th Annual Polo in the Palisades Event by Promises Treatment Centers® and The Promises FoundationElements NewsBy Promises Behavioral HealthSeptember 16, 2015For the 10th year, The Promises Foundation will present its annual Polo in the Palisades charity polo match benefitting Miriam’s House, a transitional recovery home for low-income women and their children.
Promises Behavioral Health Launches Free Cassava℠ Recovery AppElements News, Featured, RecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthApril 21, 2015The Cassava app℠ makes it easier for people to take the steps required each day to build a strong foundation in recovery. Users can easily locate nearby support group meetings from a comprehensive database with over 140,000 12-step and non-12-step listings, monitor their moods and activities, and track their daily progress.
A Recovering Addict’s Guide to Finding BalanceRecoveryBy Promises Behavioral HealthJanuary 19, 2015For a recovering alcoholic or addict, learning to find balance can be particularly challenging. Leading a balanced life means avoiding extreme highs or lows. It also means paying attention to tendencies that many addicts have to focus or obsess too much on one activity, such as exercise or work. When the scales are tipped too…
